What Is Teorhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is one of the most dreaded cosmetic procedures for many patients, and patients are afraid to have it done because of potential traumas that might happen afterward. Other issues with rhinoplasty include:
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A lengthy recuperation period.
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The restriction of the patient from social activities.
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Worries about the tampon and plaster used.
Due to the potential concerns that one considers, many people who have nose problems or dislike their nose due to aesthetic reasons put off having a rhinoplasty. Because of this, teorhinoplasty is a procedure that offers the greatest comfort level without using tampons or plasters, eliminating the potential issues stated above.
Where Is Teorhinoplasty Indicated?
Teorhinoplasty is indicated in the following conditions such as:
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Raise the tip of the nose in patients who have ptosis from birth or due to aging and do not desire a significant modification.
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The tip of the nose is elevated without touching the nose's arch or extra skin.
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Patients who desired a conservative approach rather than regular rhinoplasty.
How Is the Surgical Procedure Done?
This method is performed either as a closed method. The smaller the cut, the better the outcome. Teorhinoplasty can also be used in an open method. A small difference exists. This procedure does not involve separating bones. Dissection is the initial step in the traditional procedure when the surgeon separates the bone and cartilage from the skin. The entire nose is held in place by the skin and soft tissues. Teorhinoplasty does not even touch or see the bone that makes up the back of the nose.
The surgical procedure involves the alteration of the following parts:
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Nose Bridge: This procedure is a modified "dorsum preservation rhinoplasty." Using a fine-tipped micro hand saw, the surgeon first cut the nose's complete bone structure from the side and the top in accordance with the traditional procedure. Surgeons can now shake the bone structure that is being chopped now that it is movable. The second phase is pressing this moving bone structure into the nasal cavity after removing a few millimeters of cartilage from the midline of the nose. The surgeon then stitches the whole nose in this position after it has reached the desired level. Using a cast is no longer required when the bone structure as a whole decreases and becomes fixed since it can no longer move to the left or right.
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Nose Tip: This component has mostly stayed the same in ten years. However, with this new approach, all soft tissue attachments stay intact, making the task easier and achieving satisfaction with excellent outcomes. Before the procedure, the surgeon molds the nose with the hand and identifies the new nasal tip location (these are marked as blue dots for reference). These dots are essential, and the entire surgical strategy is built around them. Simply separating the nasal cartilage from the skin at the desired line during surgery, then reshaping them with sutures is an important step. Put a couple more in if the surgeon detects any weak points. Instead of strengthening the cartilage with more cartilage, the surgeon will improve the static strength by altering the shapes and angles of the sutures. Of course, there are many intricacies involved in the procedure, but in the end, a dough-like nose with many of its components intact appears. No buffer or casting is needed, and the procedure typically lasts one to two hours.
What Are the Advantages of Teorhinoplasty?
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It is a simple procedure with no risks, providing a different option for those afraid of traditional rhinoplasty.
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The patient's state after surgery is designed and displayed in the digital environment.
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The procedure is comfortable not only for patients but also for the surgeon.
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There is no need for tampons, plasters, or scalpels.
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There is no laceration, and the application is at the micro level.
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It can be done under local anesthesia.
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The recovery process is extremely brief.
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Social life engagement continues immediately.
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Minimal or no postoperative complications for patients.
Conclusion
Teorhinoplasty is a new surgical technique that involves no incision and achieves dorsal preservation, and the tip is so robust that it will never fall over the long term. It is an outpatient procedure with a quicker recovery time and no cast, splints, or drainage.
