Rhinoplasty is a very common plastic surgery project. The height of the nose is very important in the facial features. A tall nose bridge makes the facial features more three-dimensional and better-looking. Rhinoplasty can help people with flat noses change their noses. High, but for people with rhinitis, the nose itself has some symptoms. I wonder if rhinoplasty will have any adverse effects. Can rhinoplasty be done if you have rhinitis?

1. Can rhinoplasty be done if you have rhinitis?

Conclusion: Rhinoplasty is possible, but it is recommended to cure rhinitis first before rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty can correct a congenital flat nose or an unsightly nose shape caused by acquired trauma. During rhinoplasty, the prosthesis is placed between the deep fascia and superficial fascia. It does not enter the nasal cavity and has no direct contact with the mucosal tissue. Therefore, rhinoplasty can still be performed if you have rhinitis.

However, although rhinoplasty is not a major surgery and does not come into contact with the nasal mucosa, there is still a risk of infection, nerve damage, and poor appearance. Rhinoplasty surgery for patients with rhinitis will not only increase the risk of surgical infection, but also result in poor postoperative recovery.

2. Reasons why it is not recommended if you have rhinitis

(1) Rhinitis can easily induce infection

When you have rhinitis, the inflamed part of the nose will secrete a large amount of The purulent substance "snot" contains a variety of bacteria, which can cause tissue inflammation. These secretions can easily induce infection during rhinoplasty surgery.

(2) Blowing your nose after surgery is not conducive to recovery

People with rhinitis have more nasal secretions and often experience symptoms of itchy nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing, and need to blow their noses frequently. nose. The nose cannot be touched within 1 month after rhinoplasty surgery, and the nose must be prevented from being squeezed, impacted and deformed by external forces.

3. Rhinoplasty is prohibited if you have rhinitis

1. Rhinoplasty is prohibited for patients with acute rhinitis;

2. Patients with allergic rhinitis often sneeze. , Rhinoplasty is prohibited when the nose is itchy;

3. During the acute attack of chronic rhinitis, there are more nasal secretions, nasal congestion, and headache;

Note: Rhinitis Rhinoplasty surgery can be considered when the patient is in good condition and the symptoms of rhinitis are mild.

4. Precautions before rhinoplasty

1. You need to meet the age of rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty surgery can generally be performed only if you are over 18 years old. For people who are too small, the development of the nasal bones has not yet been completely completed. Rhinoplasty surgery will affect the normal development of the nasal bones themselves. Therefore, before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery, you must determine your age for rhinoplasty.

2. Understand the relevant rhinoplasty surgery

Do not perform the surgery blindly. It is best to fully understand the relevant common sense of rhinoplasty and be familiar with the whole process of the surgery before performing rhinoplasty. , fully communicate with the doctor.

3. Don’t eat spicy food

Before rhinoplasty, you should pay attention to dietary taboos and avoid eating spicy food, drinking, and smoking, so as not to affect the effect of rhinoplasty. .

4. Do not take aspirin

Two weeks before rhinoplasty surgery, it is best not to take drugs containing aspirin. Aspirin will reduce the clotting function of platelets.

5. Clean up first

The day before rhinoplasty surgery, it is best to take a shower. Before the surgery, it is recommended to use cleaning products to clean away the dirt and oil on the face. Minimize the amount of bacteria and dust contamination. And it’s best to trim your nose hair and clean your nasal cavity.

6. Make sure there is no inflammation on the face

Before rhinoplasty surgery, it is best that the face does not have any inflammation caused by bacterial lesions, such as folliculitis, boils, acne, acute Ophthalmia, sinusitis, rhinitis, nasal vestibular furuncle, etc.

7. Choose rhinoplasty materials carefully

When choosing materials for rhinoplasty, you should choose according to your own situation. You should choose the ones that suit your own body type, such as skin color, skin thickness, whether Allergic to this material.

8. Do not wear makeup before surgery

Do not wear makeup before rhinoplasty surgery. This will not only affect the rhinoplasty surgery, but may also cause bacterial infection.

9. It is best not to have rhinoplasty during menstruation

It is best not to have rhinoplasty for women during menstruation to avoid infection and affect wound healing and health.

10. It is best not to have physical diseases

Having other physical diseases before surgery will cause low immunity, easily lead to surgical infection and affect wound healing. Therefore, it is recommended that you have a routine physical examination before rhinoplasty to make sure you are healthy and free from infectious diseases or other body inflammations. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, you should truthfully explain the situation to your doctor to see if rhinoplasty can be performed.