Rhinoplasty

Nose aesthetics, or rhinoplasty, is one of the most common surgeries in the world. The main purpose is to change the shape of the nose to suit the person’s facial structure. When necessary, breathing problems can be eliminated simultaneously by improving breathing difficulties.

Who is suitable for Nose Surgery?

Anyone over the age of 18 who has completed bone and cartilage development and does not have any health problems in having surgery can have nose surgery.

How Is Nose Surgery Performed?

It takes an average of 1-2 hours under general anesthesia. Depending on the patient’s needs and the surgeon’s preference and experience, surgery can be performed with open or closed technique.

What is the post-surgery process like and is nose surgery painful?

Nose surgery is not a painful operation. During the surgery, a hotel (thermoplastic or aluminum) is placed on the back of the nose and a silicone pad is placed in the nose when necessary. After 5-7 days, the hotel and tampon are removed, mild to moderate bruising occurs and disappears completely within 2 weeks, and the healing of the nose continues for an average of 1 year, with a faster rate in the first 3 months.

Is the nose curved after surgery?

Rhinoplasty surgeries, like all plastic surgery surgeries, have revision rates and possibilities. The luxury of the curvature of the nose is one of them. This possibility increases especially in traumatic noses with excessive preoperative curvature.

What are the undesirable conditions after rhinoplasty?

Re-operation (revision) may be required between 5-10% after rhinoplasty surgery. Apart from this, problems such as asymmetry and irregularities on the nasal dorsum may occur.