Frequently asked questions
about rhinoplasty

It is necessary to wait a year between two rhinoplasties.

The computer projection is not to be considered as a surgical "promise". It is a tool used to help Dr. Carles understand your goals and enables us to explain to you what is possible. In most cases, the result corresponds to the projection at the very end of the intervention. On the other hand, each person’s ability to heal can influence the final rendering.

No, this is not a problem. The scar is placed a little lower than the infra-breast groove.

During the first week, it is possible to wear glasses over the splint. After removing the splints, it is necessary to avoid wearing glasses within 15 days. In the case of a "DCF" technique, wait a month.

It is possible to take a short flight (<3h) the day after the operation. It is necessary to wait 3 weeks before considering a long flight.

The Covid test can be performed after the operation.

The aesthetic modification is gradual after rhinoplasty and goes through a phase of edema that gradually resolves. Thus, patients can gradually get used to their new nose.

No, Dr. Carles does not place wicks after the operation. In most cases, Dr. Carles places two small silicone plates that make it possible to maintain the partition straight and avoid a partition hematoma. In this case, the nose is slightly blocked so it is necessary to wash the nose well to prevent crusts from settling. The plaques will be removed on the 6th postoperative day, which completely relieves breathing.

As a general rule, this operation is not very painful. In 95% of cases, paracetamol Doliprane is enough. In 5% of cases, it may be necessary to take a level 2 painkiller (Efferalgan Codeine or Tramadol).

Yes, it is possible to blow your nose. Of course it is necessary to do it gently, without forcing and without shaking the nose.

Walking can be resumed the day after the intervention. Cycling (excluding mountain biking) can be resumed on the 10th day. Swimming, running and cross-fit can be resumed in the 3rd week. Of course, it is essential not to practice combat sports during the 6 post-operative months.

It is better to avoid injecting a nose if a rhinoplasty is planned afterwards. If the nose has been injected, it is necessary to wait for the complete resorption of the product to plan the intervention (1 and a half years).

No, the pain is usually similar.

The "lipostructure", a fatty graft, is used in multi-operated patients with very damaged skin and at risk of post-operative necrosis. The surgeon takes abdominal fat in the same way as liposuction. This fat will then be centrifuged and injected into the nose, either before or during secondary rhinoplasty.

It is essential to be operated on by a surgeon with a solid background in rhinoplasty, this can be an ENT, maxillofacial surgeon or plastic surgeon.

Yes, it is common to do it in an open approach however there are some exceptions.

No, the scar of an open approach is not visible if it is sutured according to the rules of the art.