Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty

The use of powered ultrasonic instruments is one of the newer and most exciting advances in rhinoplasty surgery. In this technique, the nasal bones are precisely contoured by using powered instruments that vibrate at specific frequencies to remove unwanted bone. The overlying skin, soft tissue, and blood vessels on the nose are not disrupted by this technique. This leads to little or often no bruising at all. When necessary, the nasal bones can be precisely cut using the ultrasonic technique. This technique is also used for septoplasty surgery, allowing careful and atraumatic removal of bony deviations in the septum that block the airway.

Nasal Fracture Treatment:
Another important advantage of using powered ultrasonic instruments is the ability to perform rhinoplasty surgery on patients who have had recent nasal fractures. Traditionally, after a nasal fracture, aside from resetting the bones right away, a full rhinoplasty was not performed for 6-12 months. With the use of ultrasonic rasps and blades, the delicate nasal bones can be treated, reset, and a full rhinoplasty performed shortly after a nasal fracture has occurred. This has the advantage of allowing patients to return to work and school sooner without having to live with an injured/broken nose for months.

Before and 4 weeks after ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery