RHINOPLASTY SURGERY
RHINOPLASTY

The nose is an organ that is located in the middle of our face, which is vital in terms of function and is very important in terms of aesthetics. The operation rhinoplasty used for interventions performed only for aesthetic purposes in the nose; however, when septum deviation operation and rhinoplasty, which cause breathing problems, are performed together, it is called septorhinoplasty.

The nose has functions such as warming, moisturizing, cleaning and smelling the air taken in. In an ideal aesthetic surgery, the functions of the nose should also be taken into consideration.

Patients considering surgery should fully explain their wishes and expectations to their doctor before surgery. Not every wish may coincide with the realities of the patient's nasal structure. The main goal of those who want to have nose surgery should be to have a better nose. The expectation of a flawless and perfect nose is the most important reason for unhappiness after surgery.

The success of the surgical outcome depends on many factors such as the degree of aesthetic deformity of the patient's nose, skin thickness, presence of additional diseases, the healing process specific to each patient, and the age of the patient, as well as the knowledge and skill of the surgeon.

The inside of the nose is evaluated before the surgery. Problems such as swelling of the nasal flesh (concha hypertrophy), sinusitis, and nasal deviation can be resolved in the same surgery. In addition to the physical examination, photographs of the patient are taken before the surgery and a complete aesthetic evaluation is performed.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. At the end of the surgery, a silicone tampon is placed inside the nose. A thermal plaster can be used on the nose. The silicone tampon and plaster are removed approximately one week later. During the surgery, the tip of the nose is stitched with dissolvable stitches, and they do not need to be removed.

Post-operative bruising and swelling vary from patient to patient, but can be more or less. Today, thanks to the technologies we use in rhinoplasty, bruising is generally less common. Bruising and swelling disappear in an average of 1 week. Saline solutions and moisturizers can be used to help the inside of the nose heal better. It is normal for the skin to become oily and have acne. Prolonged exposure to sunlight (such as sunbathing) should be avoided for 3 months, and glasses should not be used for 3 months.

Post-operative recovery is faster in patients with thin skin, while it may take longer in patients with thick skin. The recovery period takes an average of 1 year for thin and medium-thick skin, while it can take an average of 1.5 years for thick skin.