Ultrasonic rhinoplasty, also known as piezoelectric rhinoplasty or piezotome rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure that uses high-speed sound waves to reshape the noses bone and cartilage. This technique was introduced in 2004 by Dr. Massimo Robiony and has gained popularity in Europe, Turkey, and the United States.
During an ultrasonic rhinoplasty, the surgeon makes an incision in the nose, exposing the bone and cartilage. A device emitting high-speed sound waves is then used to vibrate tiny cutting and shaving tip inserts, which are used to precisely remove excess bone and cartilage. This method is considered less invasive than traditional rhinoplasty, as it does not require the use of rasps, hammers, or surgical chisels.
Some benefits of ultrasonic rhinoplasty over traditional rhinoplasty include:
- Less pain and discomfort after the surgery.
- Reduced risk of fracturing nasal bones.
- More precise bone and cartilage reshaping.
However, like any surgical procedure, ultrasonic rhinoplasty may have some rare complications, such as bleeding, hematoma (blood collection under the skin), seroma (fluid collection under the skin), infection, nasal dryness, scarring, and rare cases of tissue necrosis (tissue death).
