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by Dr. Inessa Fishman, MD<\/strong><\/div>\n \t
Aviva Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics | Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon<\/div>\n\t
Castle Connolly Top Doctor<\/div> \n\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Piezo\n <\/div>\n

If you've been researching rhinoplasty in Atlanta, you may have come across the terms ultrasonic rhinoplasty<\/strong> or piezo rhinoplasty<\/strong> and wondered what they actually mean.<\/p>\n

At Aviva Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, I use piezo, or ultrasonic, technology as part of many rhinoplasty procedures. It gives me a highly controlled way to reshape nasal bone while limiting unnecessary trauma to the surrounding tissues. For patients, that precision can also mean a more comfortable early recovery with less bruising and swelling.<\/p>\n

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Piezo technology allows me to reshape bone precisely while protecting the delicate soft tissues around it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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What Is Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty?<\/h2>\n
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Ultrasonic rhinoplasty, often called piezo rhinoplasty, uses a specialized instrument that produces high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to reshape the nasal bones.<\/p>\n

Traditional rhinoplasty instruments such as chisels, rasps, and osteotomes rely on manual force to cut or file bone. Piezo technology works differently. The device is designed to act selectively on bone, allowing me to make very precise adjustments while helping preserve nearby soft tissue, cartilage, and blood vessels.<\/p>\n

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A Note from Dr. Fishman<\/div>\n

Piezo rhinoplasty is not a separate type of nose surgery. It is one of the tools I may use during rhinoplasty when it gives me better control for a patient's anatomy and surgical goals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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How Piezo Technology Works During Rhinoplasty<\/h2>\n
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During a piezo rhinoplasty, I use the ultrasonic instrument to make controlled adjustments to the bony structure of the nose. Depending on the patient, that may mean narrowing a wide bridge, smoothing a dorsal hump, or carefully refining bone during a revision procedure.<\/p>\n

Because the ultrasonic vibrations target bone specifically, the technique offers a level of control that can be difficult to achieve with traditional instruments alone.<\/p>\n

Piezo technology can be particularly useful for:<\/p>\n

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Delicate reshaping of the nasal bridge<\/div>\n
Smoothing a dorsal hump<\/div>\n
Revision rhinoplasty, where prior surgery and altered anatomy require extra care<\/div>\n
Cases where preserving as much natural tissue as possible is a priority<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

For some patients, I may combine piezo technology with other approaches, including preservation rhinoplasty or structural cartilage techniques. The surgical plan is always based on the patient's anatomy rather than on a single technique.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Why Patients Often Experience Less Bruising and Swelling<\/h2>\n
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Much of the bruising and swelling after traditional nasal bone reshaping comes from trauma to the soft tissues and small blood vessels surrounding the bone. Because ultrasonic rhinoplasty allows for more targeted bone work, there may be less disruption to those surrounding tissues.<\/p>\n

For many patients, that can translate to:<\/p>\n