Ethnic rhinoplasty at Dr. Carlos Gamboa’s practice in Cali, Colombia, is tailored to facial features and nasal function. Dr. Carlos Alberto Gamboa has over 25 years of experience and completed an otolaryngology fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
Approach and surgical team
The procedure uses an open approach, with a small incision in the skin between the nostrils. This gives the surgeon a direct view of the nasal structures. Techniques include options for Asian and bulbous noses, as well as functional septorhinoplasty.
High-power motorized instruments cut, drill, and reshape nasal bones and cartilage. They offer an alternative to classic osteotomy, with results similar to ultrasonic rhinoplasty. In many cases, this approach may mean less swelling and fewer visible bruises.
If the nasal septum lacks enough cartilage for support, the team may use cartilage from the patient’s rib. Thoracic surgeon Dr. Román José Zamarriego harvests the graft for structural reconstruction. General anesthesia is given by an anesthesiologist.
Planning and recovery
A virtual or in-person assessment includes a case review and digital simulation of possible outcomes. Tests may include nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, and otoscopy. Patients need a blood count before travel; other tests may be requested if needed.
Surgery takes 3 to 5 hours, depending on the case. It takes place in certified, monitored operating rooms at Clínica de Otorrinolaringología in Cali. The surgery is ambulatory, so patients return home the same day.
A pre-surgical appointment is usually held one week before surgery, or one day before for people traveling from outside Cali. The practice recommends staying in Cali for at least 16 days for the appointment, surgery, and early follow-up checks.
In-person visits cover cleaning and healing checks. Virtual follow-up can continue for up to one year, while the final result settles over about a year. The practice treats primary rhinoplasty, not secondary or tertiary revision surgery.
To explore whether this procedure fits your needs, you can request an assessment through Bookimed.
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