After rhinoplasty, red, swollen and pus in the nose are obvious symptoms of infection. Prosthetic rhinoplasty is a well-established rhinoplasty procedure on the market, which involves the implantation of artificial materials to change the appearance and shape of the nose. However, post-operative infection is a common complication of prosthetic rhinoplasty, which is a discouragement for many patients who want rhinoplasty, but infection can be effectively avoided.
1. Causes of infection after prosthetic rhinoplasty.
1. Improper operation during surgery: Improper operation by the doctor during the operation leads to too shallow implantation of the prosthesis or contamination of surgical instruments, which is easy to cause infection.
2. Improper postoperative care: Postoperative care is an important part of ensuring the effectiveness of surgery, if the surgical site is often touched after surgery, the drug is not taken on time, and the follow-up examination is not carried out on time, which may lead to contamination of the wound and then cause infection.
3. Postoperative hematoma: If the patient's coagulation function is poor, or the doctor's skills are not in place during the operation, the patient's blood vessels may be injured after surgery, which may lead to hematoma, and if the hematoma is not treated in time, it is easy to cause infection. Therefore, when the patient feels unwell, he must report it to his doctor.
4. Prosthesis rejection: Some people may have a rejection reaction to the prosthesis, resulting in infection. Therefore, it is important for patients to have a face-to-face consultation before surgery, communicate with the doctor about specific matters, and the doctor will assess the risks of the surgery.
5. Others: If the patient suffers from rhinitis, sinusitis and other nasal diseases, it may also increase the risk of infection.
2. Symptoms of infection after prosthetic rhinoplasty.
1. Redness and swelling: redness and swelling appear at the infected site, and the redness and swelling lasts for a long time.
2. Pain: The pain at the site of infection is obvious, especially when touched or compressed.
3. Discharge: There may be purulent discharge or bloody discharge at the site of infection.
4. Fever: The patient may have fever symptoms.
3. Preventive measures for infection after prosthetic rhinoplasty.
1. Choose a formal medical institution and an experienced doctor to perform the operation to avoid infection caused by improper operation by the doctor or inadequate sterilization of the environment.
2. Take the medicine on time according to the doctor's instructions after the operation, and return for regular reexamination.
3. Avoid touching the surgical site after surgery, keep the wound clean and hygienic, and prevent contamination.
4. If there are complications such as hematoma, seek medical treatment in time.
5. Patients with rhinitis, sinusitis and other nasal diseases should be controlled before surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
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