Zhang Han’s nasal revision surgery began promptly at 7:00 PM.
His rhinoplasty required the use of filler material.
There are four common types of nasal fillers: hyaluronic acid, silicone implants, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), and autologous cartilage.
Of these four materials, autologous cartilage is the safest and yields the best results, but it is also the most technically demanding to use.
Using the patient’s own cartilage for rhinoplasty offers better compatibility and stability, with no risk of rejection and a low absorption rate.
Once healed, it feels and looks no different from a real nose, appearing extremely natural.
Yan Feifan was performing this surgery to practice and validate what he had learned, so naturally, he wasn’t intimidated by its difficulty.
At the same time, Yan Feifan also considered that Zhang Han was only nineteen this year. After the nasal reconstruction, the nose needed to be resilient enough to withstand being touched or kneaded.
Therefore, for this surgery, Yan Feifan chose to use Zhang Han’s own cartilage as the filler material.
There are three types of autologous cartilage to choose from: ear cartilage, septal cartilage, and rib cartilage.
Because Zhang Han’s nasal revision rhinoplasty required a large amount of filler material, Yan Feifan opted to use his rib cartilage...
Rhinoplasty is a craft that demands meticulous sculpting.
As the surgical assistant and on-site technical advisor, Wang Chuan’s feelings grew complicated an hour and a half into the operation.
Yan Feifan’s patience and meticulousness were, one might say, at their absolute peak.
To shape the rib cartilage into the required form, the guy had painstakingly ground it down, millimeter by millimeter, for over forty minutes.
’It’s like an obsessive-compulsive pursuit of perfection!’ Wang Chuan commented inwardly.
As for the precision and meticulousness of his Sword Technique, Wang Chuan had to admit that Yan Feifan had long since surpassed him in this regard.
Rhinoplasty, and facial plastic surgery in general, was a skill he took great pride in—one he had dedicated nearly ten years to studying.
Seeing himself so easily surpassed by Yan Feifan, Wang Chuan’s feelings were truly hard to put into words.
’I’ve worked hard for ten years, and he’s only been studying it for a week or two. This must be the difference between a genius and an ordinary person.’
’Sometimes, hard work really can’t compete with raw talent...’
But Wang Chuan was, after all, an experienced and mature middle-aged man. Although he felt dealt a heavy blow, he quickly adjusted his mindset.
’This kid’s excellence means that Yanyan is one step closer to her goal of restoring her appearance.’
The moment he thought of this initial goal, Wang Chuan’s gaze toward Yan Feifan became fervent...
It wasn’t until nearly 11:00 PM that the first nasal revision rhinoplasty Yan Feifan had ever led finally concluded.
The moment he stepped away from the operating table, Yan Feifan felt as if his legs weren’t his own. They were so numb it felt like he was walking on someone else’s.
Wang Chuan noticed Yan Feifan’s somewhat strange gait, understood why, and said with a soft chuckle, "Feifan, you’re extremely focused during surgery. That’s a good thing."
"However, it can make you ignore your body’s warning signs of discomfort, especially from your legs."
"Standing for long periods without moving your legs puts you at no small risk for varicose veins and venous thrombosis."
He chuckled. "There’s a great way to protect your legs and improve their circulation."
"Go buy a pair of high-quality, super-stretchy women’s pantyhose and wear them."
"Let me tell you, those doctors in neurosurgery who often perform six- or seven-hour surgeries all wear them..."
「The next day, Friday.」
Around 9:00 AM, Yan Feifan and his sister arrived at the ENT ward to encourage Lu.
At 9:30, she was scheduled for her cochlear implant surgery.
In the hospital room, Yan Feifan saw Xiao Man, Lu’s adoptive parents Yu Wenjun and Shao Fen, several of the adoptive parents’ relatives and friends, and a staff member from the orphanage.
Lu’s adoption procedures had all been completed yesterday.
Yu Wenjun and his wife had originally planned to host a party this weekend to celebrate.
However, Lu’s surgery had been moved up.
The celebration had to be postponed indefinitely.
After the cochlear implant is inserted, Lu would need a fairly long adaptation period.
After that, she would still need listening and speech therapy...
After watching Lu enter the operating room, Yan Feifan hurried back to Qin Ying’s medical research office for his lesson...
After lunch, Yan Feifan rushed over to the plastic surgery center again.
He first said goodbye to Lele and Huanhuan, who had completed their discharge procedures. Then, together with Wang Chuan, he performed a final check-up on Yo Jiayong, who was being discharged today.
After the examination, Yan Feifan signed his name in the "attending physician" section of Yo Jiayong’s discharge papers.
Afterward, he and Wang Chuan returned to the director’s office.
"Feifan, I have a strong feeling I’m not getting that house in Zuimo Court back!"
Wang Chuan said with feigned annoyance, "Sigh, I shouldn’t have made that promise so easily back then."
Yan Feifan chuckled and said, "Mr. Wang, with your income, buying another one shouldn’t be too hard."