The Piezo method, which provides a permanent, safe and comfortable solution to both aesthetic and functional needs without the need for any breaking in the nose, has recently been frequently applied in nose surgeries.
With the Piezo method, surgeries are completed in approximately 2 hours under general anesthesia. After the surgery, patients are discharged overnight. In the Piezo method, which requires experience for the physician, sound waves are used instead of breaking the nose; For this reason, we can say that it is a very safe and satisfactory surgery method for patients.
The nose is located in the middle of the face; It has a big share in the perception of beauty and also has a system that works carefully to ensure healthy breathing. Your nose is not just a protrusion consisting of two tunnels on our face.
The nasal tunnel opens into multiple sinuses, which means chamber in Latin. This complex structure can produce 1 liter of liquid in 24 hours. It provides bacterial filtration by filtering the air we breathe in, humidifies the air, brings it to the appropriate temperature and turns it into ideal air for our lungs. Our nose also protects all its functions against possible trauma with the perfect design of the bone and cartilage structure in its outer section. Therefore, he deserves a surgery that will be performed without breaking him when necessary for our health.
Slight bruising and swelling may occur after the surgery, and ice compresses are applied for this. Patients usually return to their daily lives 2-3 days after the surgery. Thus, aesthetic and functional problems are solved permanently by preserving the natural structure of the nose at the highest level.
Preserving breathing ability is a priority in nose surgeries
Our nose has a great impact on the respiratory system and even other organs in the body. In order to experience all the symptoms such as cough, headache, confusion, insomnia, weakness, palpitations and fatigue, it is enough to cover the two holes of our nose with cotton for only 2 days. Such prolonged inadequate nasal breathing reduces the amount of nitric oxide in the body and increases the risk of chronic cardiovascular system diseases.
Nitric oxide is a beneficial molecule that our body produces naturally and regulates the cardiovascular system. So much so that when we breathe through our nose, it provides 10-15 percent more oxygenation in our blood than when we breathe through our mouth. According to all this information, it is of great importance that any surgery to be performed on the nose be performed with precision that will not damage the special functions of the nose. Whether it is done for functional or aesthetic purposes, the primary goal should undoubtedly be to preserve the natural functions and breathing ability of the nose and to prevent damage to this structure.
Rhinoplasty is possible without any breaking process with the piezo method
With microsurgery using the piezo method, intervention can be made without breaking the bone-cartilage structure. Moreover, the Piezo method, which preserves the respiratory functions of the nose, also minimizes all complications, especially bleeding. In the Piezo method, which requires experience for the physician, sound waves are used instead of breaking. Briefly; A method based on the principle of cutting the bone that causes deformity using ultrasonic sound frequencies and cleaning the excess parts.[1]
In recent years, there has been an increase in nose surgeries performed especially for aesthetic needs. In nose surgeries, the risk of collapse and displacement of the cartilage and bone structures that provide the main support of the nose is reduced as a result of not breaking the bone cartilage structure with various tools to correct curvatures. Thus, the likelihood of recurrent breathing problems after deviation and plastic surgery decreases. As a result, microsurgery and Piezo surgery are permanent and safe approaches to nose surgery.
The percentage of your breathing can now be measured
Obstruction areas in the airflow due to an anatomical defect in the nose and how much the patient cannot breathe can be measured by “Rhinomanometry”.
The patient’s statements such as “I can/can’t breathe through the nose” may sometimes not clearly reflect the truth. However, it is possible to measure the increase in nasal airflow after surgery clearly with a rhinomanometry device, rather than just saying it. Thus, the answer to the patient’s question, “What percent of my breathing am I breathing?” can be revealed numerically and statically[2]. The respiratory gain of the nose after surgery is also documented. This special measurement also increases awareness for patients who cannot understand whether they are breathing adequately through their nose.
References:
- Alexios Tsikopoulos, Konstantinos Tsikopoulos, Chrysoula Doxani, Eleni Vagdatli, Gabriele Meroni, Charalambos Skoulakis, Ioannis Stefanidis, Elias Zintzaras; Piezoelectric or Conventional Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes. ORL 23 July 2020; 82 (4): 216–234. doi:10.1159/000506707
- Verkest V, Pingnet L, Fransen E, Declau F. Piezo-assisted Turbinoplasty Versus Partial Turbinectomy in External Septorhinoplasty: A Prospective Comparative Study in 100 Patients. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022 Jun;46(3):1323-1331. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02662-0. Epub 2022 Jan 13. PMID: 35022839.