{"id":106745,"date":"2023-08-11T08:39:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T08:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.es\/blog\/uncategorized\/comparison-between-piezosurgery-and-conventional-osteotomies-in-rhinoplasty-postoperative-edema-and-ecchymosis\/"},"modified":"2024-06-08T21:49:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T21:49:51","slug":"comparison-between-piezosurgery-and-conventional-osteotomies-in-rhinoplasty-postoperative-edema-and-ecchymosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/comparison-between-piezosurgery-and-conventional-osteotomies-in-rhinoplasty-postoperative-edema-and-ecchymosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison Between Piezosurgery and Conventional Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty: Postoperative Edema and Ecchymosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/rinoplastia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhinoplasty<\/a> is one of the most common cosmetic procedures today. However, the technique used in surgery can have a significant influence on the patient&#8217;s recovery. In this article, we will examine the comparison between piezosurgery and conventional osteotomies, focusing on postoperative edema and ecchymosis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/comparison-between-piezosurgery-and-conventional-osteotomies-in-rhinoplasty-postoperative-edema-and-ecchymosis\/#Piezosurgery_in_Rhinoplasty\" >Piezosurgery in Rhinoplasty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/comparison-between-piezosurgery-and-conventional-osteotomies-in-rhinoplasty-postoperative-edema-and-ecchymosis\/#Conventional_Osteotomies\" >Conventional Osteotomies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/en\/blog\/plastic-surgery-en\/comparison-between-piezosurgery-and-conventional-osteotomies-in-rhinoplasty-postoperative-edema-and-ecchymosis\/#Systematic_Review\" >Systematic Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piezosurgery_in_Rhinoplasty\"><\/span>Piezosurgery in Rhinoplasty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Piezosurgery is a technique that uses ultrasonic waves to precisely cut the bone. The main advantages include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Reduction in<\/strong> Postoperative Edema: Less swelling after surgery. <br \/>\n <strong>&#8211; Decrease in<\/strong> postoperative ecchymosis: Less bruising.<\/p>\n<p>This technique has become popular for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/antes-despues\/#rinoplastia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinoplasty results<\/a>with &#8220;precision and less damage to surrounding soft tissues&#8221; (Source 1).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conventional_Osteotomies\"><\/span>Conventional Osteotomies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Conventional osteotomies&#8221; use tools such as chisels to cut the bone. When compared to piezosurgery, it has some disadvantages:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Increased Tissue Trauma:<\/strong> May cause damage to nearby tissues. <br \/>\n &#8211; <strong>Increased Postoperative Edema and Ecchymosis:<\/strong> More swelling and bruising after surgery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Systematic_Review\"><\/span>Systematic Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a systematic review of several studies, &#8220;piezosurgery showed a clear advantage in terms of reduction of postoperative edema and ecchymosis compared to conventional osteotomies&#8221; (Source 2).<\/p>\n<p>The choice between piezosurgery and conventional osteotomies will depend on several factors, including the specific needs of the patient and the surgeon&#8217;s experience. However, this systematic review suggests that piezosurgery may be a preferable option to minimize postoperative edema and ecchymosis. <\/p>\n<p>If you want more information about rhinoplasty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcamedicalgroup.com\/contacto-y-reserva-de-cita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call us<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Sources:<br \/>\n1. Vercellotti, T. &#8220;Technological characteristics and clinical indications of piezoelectric bone surgery&#8221;, Minerva Stomatol. 2004.<br \/>\nRibeiro, R. et al. &#8220;Comparison Between Piezosurgery and Conventional Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty on Post-Operative Oedema and Ecchymosis: A Systematic Review,&#8221; Journal of Rhinology, 2022.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures today. 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