A higher, more balanced bridge that suits your face, so that when you look in the mirror you see yourself a little more clearly.
This approach suits you when your nasal tip is already high and refined, but the bridge above it sits low or flat. It is a bridge-only procedure, which means it works on the bridge alone and does not change the tip. A consultation with a plastic and aesthetic surgeon will help you understand whether it is right for you.
Everything begins with a consultation. Your surgeon will ask why you want surgery, what you hope for, your medical history, any drug allergies, the medications you take, and whether you smoke. Both your safety and your result depend a great deal on you sharing these things openly.
Your surgeon will examine and measure your face, take photographs for your medical record, and then talk with you about a nose shape that fits you and the risks you might face. Depending on your case, you may need a few tests before surgery. You should stop aspirin and other medicines that make bleeding more likely about 10 days beforehand. The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia, which means the area around your nose is numbed while you stay awake.
During surgery, your surgeon makes a small incision inside the nostril (for a closed approach) or adds an incision across the column of skin between the nostrils that wraps to each side (for an open approach). The surgeon creates a pocket beneath the periosteum of the nasal bone, the layer of tissue that wraps around the bone of the bridge.
The synthetic implant is shaped to fit the line of your nose and then placed into the pocket. Your surgeon closes the incision and applies a splint to hold the bridge in place. Surgery usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and you do not need to stay overnight in the hospital.
This page is about a bridge-only augmentation using a synthetic implant. Understanding what it cannot do helps you set your expectations in the right place.
Most of your recovery happens within the first one to two weeks, though a few care instructions you will need to keep for longer. The timeframes below are rough estimates, and everyone heals differently.
Every surgery carries risk, and you deserve to understand it clearly before you decide. According to our reference material, these complications are generally very uncommon, but they can still happen.
At The Gioi Dep, every bridge augmentation begins with a consultation with a plastic and aesthetic surgeon. Your surgeon examines and measures your face, takes photographs for your medical record, assesses your general health along with any risk factors, and only then suggests a surgical plan. We treat getting the indication right as a key step in keeping complications low.
During the procedure, your surgeon shapes the synthetic implant to fit your nose rather than forcing it into a one-size mold. Afterward, you are booked for about 2 to 3 follow-up visits so we can watch your recovery, and the team will guide you on how to care for your nose through the first few weeks.
The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia, so the area around your nose is numbed while you have surgery. Afterward you may feel swelling and discomfort, most of all on days 2 to 3, and your surgeon will prescribe medication for you.
Many people return to light work after about 2 to 3 days. If your work is physically demanding, this is usually around 10 to 14 days. These are rough estimates and can differ from one person to the next.
The incision sits inside the nostril for a closed approach. For an open approach, there is an added small incision across the column of skin between the nostrils that wraps to each side. The incision is stitched closed, and the stitches are taken out after about 7 days if non-dissolvable sutures were used.
No. This procedure does not require an overnight stay. You usually go home about 20 to 60 minutes after surgery.
Your nose swells the most on days 2 to 3, then the swelling settles down and is usually gone after about two weeks.
The dressing and the nasal splint are usually removed after about 5 to 7 days. You should not loosen the tape or the splint yourself before your surgeon removes them.
During the first few weeks, you should keep the wound clean and dry, limit running and jumping for the first 4 weeks, avoid sleeping on your side for the first week, avoid touching or pressing on your nose or letting anything bump it hard for the first month, and not wear glasses for the first 2 months. Take your medication as prescribed and do not stop it on your own.
You should stop aspirin and other medicines that make bleeding more likely about 10 days before surgery. Tell your surgeon about every medication you take during your consultation.
No. This is a bridge-only augmentation and works on the bridge alone. It suits you when your nasal tip is already high and refined. If you are concerned about the tip, talk with your surgeon about other options.
You are usually booked for about 2 to 3 follow-up visits after surgery so your surgeon can watch how you are healing.
Book a consultation to find out if this is right for you.
The content on this page is for reference only and does not replace a direct examination and consultation with a specialist physician. Surgical outcomes vary from person to person.