“Piezotome”, or “Piezo”, for short, is not new in itself. It is actively used in maxillofacial surgery to work with dense tissues and bones. Relatively recently, this technique has been implemented in rhinoplasty. For plastic surgeries of the nose, the manufacturing company has made special nozzles, thanks to which manipulations that, for example, lower the hump or reduce the width of the "pyramid" of the nose, have become more gentle.
Due to the uncontrollability during use, the traditional osteotome (chisel) and electric drills, though rarely, can lead to unpleasant complications. When working with a chisel, the icebreaker effect could sometimes occur – that is, accidentally an adverse fracture of the nasal bones may occur. In turn, electric drills can damage the soft tissues (including skin), leave metal dust, which in some cases can lead to the formation of granulomas.
With the “Piezo” knife, these adverse scenarios are excluded. Ultrasound only works with the bones of the nose. The Piezo machine acts only on hard tissues: it sculpts bone tissue without affecting soft tissues, blood vessels and nerves. In addition, due to the constant supply of water by the device, the doctor can clearly see the surgical field, which improves the quality of work.
“It is very convenient to work with this device. It is not always necessary to do an osteotomy, that is, to purposefully break the bones to narrow the "pyramid" of the nose. You can engage in sculpture - to thin the bone and create a beautiful bone "pyramid",” - says Dr. Tatyana Bogdanova.
The Piezo machine has another advantage – the bruises and swelling on the face are minimized. Instead of a cast, a light bandage can be used to mobilize the nose. This means that the recovery period after surgery is shorter. Patients can return to their usual lives sooner.
