Nasal Implants are used as a cartilage substitute to more easily shape or reshape the nose. They are generally used to enlarge the bridge of the nose, creating a more refined and balanced appearance to the face.
Procedure
The nasal implant procedure involves creating a small pocket in which the implant will be placed. Your surgeon will make an incision inside one or both nostrils and carefully sculpt a pocket underneath the skin along the bridge and base of the nose. In some instances, cartilage and bone may be altered and reshaped in order to change the profile of the nose. However, adjusting the size of the implant itself will often provide the desired result. A sterile AART nasal implant is carefully inserted into the pocket, and the surgeon will check for a proper fit and definition. After sizing, the implant is typically removed and sculpted according to your individual preferences in order to create the height and shape you are looking for. Once satisfied that the implant looks natural and balanced, the surgeon will close the incision with self-dissolving sutures. After the procedure, stabilizing tape and a nasal splint are usually applied to keep the implant in the correct position as it heals.
Recovery
You will likely experience some pain, swelling, and bruising after surgery, which will decrease over the course of several days. The stabilizing tape and nasal splint will be removed after about seven days and your sutures will dissolve with time. You will notice the results immediately and as the swelling subsides, the improvement will look more natural. With AART Facial Implants, you can achieve the shape, definition, and contours that you desire.
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