Learn about rhinoplasty preoperative care

The preoperative period of a rhinoplasty begins when the patient considers the need to have their nose operated on and ends when they enter the operating room to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure.

During this rhinoplasty preoperative period, it is essential that the patient explains to the plastic surgeon specialized in rhinoplasty the reasons why they want to undergo a nose surgery.

After learning the patient’s opinion, the surgeon will carry out a prior analysis of their nose and face in order to later present the different alternatives and types of rhinoplasty that can solve the problem the patient’s nose has. The surgeon will always take into account the patient’s facial bone structure to maintain its balance and facial harmony.

Recommendations for the preoperative period of a Rhinoplasty

The preoperative period of a rhinoplasty is key so that the patient can prepare physically and psychologically for nose surgery.

Physically, it is essential that the patient is in good health and that they are honest with the plastic surgeon specialized in rhinoplasty who is going to treat them, explaining any possible health issues they have and whether they take any type of medication.

In addition, it must be taken into account that if the patient smokes they should stop doing so before having nose surgery and, at least 15 days beforehand, they should avoid taking medications with an anticoagulant effect, drinking alcohol, and heavy meals.

Psychologically, it is essential that the patient is sure they want to have nose surgery out of conviction, not due to external pressures.

The importance of rhinoplasty is mainly due to the prominent role the nose has in facial harmony. It is essential that patients are aware that the result of a rhinoplasty procedure may not be exactly as they had imagined. For this reason, during the preoperative period of rhinoplasty, it is advisable for the patient to consult images of rhinoplasty before and after cases that their surgeon has performed to understand what the result of their procedure may be.

The preoperative period of a rhinoplasty is also the time when the patient should ask and clarify all their doubts about the nose surgery; they will learn how much a rhinoplasty costs depending on their case, and all the steps of the procedure will be explained, as well as the postoperative care they will have to carry out.

Is anesthesia evaluated in the preoperative period of a Rhinoplasty?

The preoperative period of a rhinoplasty is also the time when the best option for the anesthesia that will be used in the nose surgery is evaluated.

There may be rhinoplasty cases with general anesthesia and cases in which it is more appropriate to use local anesthesia in a nose surgery.

Anesthesia in a rhinoplasty procedure can be applied with different techniques, which will depend on the patient’s and the surgeon’s preferences after analyzing the complexity of the rhinoplasty. A nose surgery can last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the type and the number of corrections that must be performed.

Where can I get a Rhinoplasty in Spain?

If you want one of our plastic surgeons who are experts in rhinoplasty to assess your case, you can contact us without obligation to arrange an appointment in which we can evaluate your case individually at our clinics in Madrid or Marbella.