Computer-Aided Plastic Surgery

Want to preview the likely results of your Nasal Surgery? Modern rhinoplasty clinics uses advanced computer-aided technology, the Mirror 2000 system, to provide a photographic preview of the proposed Rhinoplasty outcome.

This exciting, positive and co-operative process involves full-face digital photographs, taken from different angles, on a computer screen. Patients are invited to view and approve the proposed changes, even taking the photographs home before committing themselves to surgery. After all, our patients live with the results of our work.

Nasal Surgery is usually conducted in hospital under general anaesthesia. But this inherently risky gas-induced procedure can have debilitating side effects. Newer, up-to-date clinics, by contrast, offers a safe, swift and pain free alternative, conscious sedation for Rhinoplasty. This form of surgical sedation for Rhinoplasty was pioneered and perfected by expert specialist surgeons and is internationally accepted by medical experts. With conscious sedation, Rhinoplasty patients are discharged just a few hours after surgery is completed, allowing them to recover in comfort at home or in an excellent guesthouse close to the clinic. And the benefits of conscious sedation for Rhinoplasty don't end there! Thanks to the fact that this procedure is less invasive than general anaesthetic, there's less bruising and swelling around the operative areas, meaning a swifter and happier recovery.

Contrary to what many of us believe, the discomfort from most injections is not caused by the needle penetrating the skin, but by the flow of anaesthetic into the tissue and that is precisely where our pioneering work in Rhinoplasty anaesthetic begins. The key to conscious sedation for Rhinoplasty is the computer-aided WAND system. A microprocessor calibrates and delivers local anaesthetic in conjunction with a tiny, bevelled needle that works at a constant pressure regardless of variations in tissue density. This creates a smooth pathway for the flow of anaesthesia, and, importantly for our patients, is both pain free and safe. Conducted in conjunction with a sedative, conscious sedation is so patient-friendly that most patients doze comfortably for the duration of the procedure.

Select a clinic that proudly to complies, in every respect with the international medical and ethical standards historically associated with medical practice. In addition, make sure your specialist surgeon regularly attends conferences organised by the prestigious American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) or other internationally recognised bodies.

A three-dimensional combination of medical science and aesthetic skill, Nasal Surgery is regarded by experts as the most exacting form of cosmetic surgery, the pinnacle. Unlike most other forms of surgery, however, the results of Nasal Surgery are permanent. Excellent Rhinoplasty can make all the difference to the entire face, creating balanced proportions and vastly increased attractiveness. Equally, a defective or disappointing post-operative result can't be hidden by a beard, hairstyle or clothing and this can be emotionally and psychologically devastating. Chose wisely before making a decision that will affect your life, forever. I suggest you research the topic carefully, ask friends who have had a similar procedure and your general practitioner for advise. The internet is a great body of knowledge, but always question the integrity of your source!

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By Pieter Swanepoel