Many individuals seeking aesthetic enhancement perceive their noses as insufficiently prominent and opt for rhinoplasty to refine their nasal profile. The procedure typically involves making an incision at the junction of skin and mucosa within one nostril, extending along the upper medial angle of the alar cartilage. A surgical cavity is then dissected within the nasal bone using scissors before implanting the prosthesis.
However, the procedure demands high technical skill. Accurate dissection at the correct layers and position is crucial to prevent cavity deviation, damage to the mucosa at the internal incision site, and complications such as implant displacement, silicone bending at the nasal bridge, sagging or outward/forward protrusion, or exposure of the implant through the nasal vestibule mucosa. Failure to achieve this increases the likelihood of the following complications.
Below are the potential complications from improper rhinoplasty:
Complication 1: Infection
The porous structure of implant materials allows blood vessels and tissue to grow within the micro-pores, creating an environment conducive to bacterial growth. This increases susceptibility to infection, which may cause the incision to rupture and expose the hardened implant.
Complication 2: Difficulty in Shaping
Although implant materials are soft, they lack elasticity and three-dimensional structure, making them difficult to sculpt. Consequently, their effectiveness in supporting the columella and nasal tip is poor.
Complication 3: Difficulty in Removal
Tissue and blood vessels grow into the micro-pores, making removal extremely complicated.Assessing ease of removal is a crucial criterion for evaluating implant quality.
Complication 4: Tendency to harden
While the implant material boasts exceptional softness, it hardens significantly after nasal insertion. Tissue ingrowth causes it to lose its original suppleness, gradually becoming rigid.