Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a nose reshaping and restructuring surgery. The aim is to make the nose functionally and aesthetically better. The nose is an organ located in the center of the face and plays a very significant role in facial appearance. Each nose has a unique shape. Even small changes in the nose can affect the facial aesthetics.
People often want to have rhinoplasty surgery to regain the ideal nose shape. The harmony between generally accepted proportions and parts of the face can be the key to a beautiful look. Although it is accepted that many people with an attractive appearance have harmony in their faces, it is not possible to talk about a standard of beauty adopted by all people. One of the most important benefits of the pre-operative interview is to reveal the patient's expectations and how much the surgeon can meet these expectations. Patients generally act according to their own perception of beauty, which is developed with social, cultural, social, etc. influences, and they have an instinctive view of what a beautiful nose should look like. The surgeon has a difficult task: to create a nose that the patient, the society, and the surgeon himself will appreciate. The surgeon determines the points that the rhinoplasty candidate takes into consideration and tries to understand whether the patient has realistic expectations or unusual views and to determine the deformities that need to be corrected in the nose before surgery. In doing so, he considers personal judgments, specific rules, proportions, angles, and geometric relationships.
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The structure of cartilages, existing traces; evaluates the age, gender, and skin character of the patient. He prepares the surgery plan as a result of aesthetic and anatomical evaluations and chooses the appropriate technique for this plan in order for the patient to have an ideal nose.
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What is the purpose of rhinoplasty?

The main purpose of the surgery is to create a natural and better-looking nose that is compatible with your face. Every surgery is done to get better results, but it is not realistic to expect perfect results from every surgery. The outcome of the surgery does not depend solely on the skill and experience of the surgeon. It is also related to the patient's age, general health condition, skin condition, bone skeleton, smoking, wound healing, and anatomical structure.

At what age should the surgery be performed?

You can have rhinoplasty from the age of 17، Rhinoplasty also can be successfully applied until the age of 50s and 60s. In cases where nasal congestion is advanced, surgery can be performed at an earlier age.

Is rhinoplasty a difficult operation?

Yes, rhinoplasty surgery is not an easy operation. Rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult facial plastic surgeries. The unique characteristics of each face are challenged. While maintaining or restoring nasal function, the main difficulty is to correct the nose shape in accordance with the individuality of the face. Successful results are achieved with a good patient-physician relationship.

Does rhinoplasty affect my breathing through the nose?

It is very important to protect the physiological functions of the nose while obtaining an aesthetic nose. In other words, the highly important functions of the nose should not be sacrificed for aesthetic appearance. Under normal conditions, rhinoplasty does not cause nasal congestion. The nasal septum divides the nose into two equal parts and forms the main support mechanism. Septum deviation can occur due to genetic reasons or trauma. In addition, the enlargement of the concha arising from the lateral nasal wall can cause respiratory problems. The mucous membrane covering the inside of the nose can grow and swell due to allergies and smoking. All these reasons may cause nasal congestion in the patient. In this respect, patients should be examined, and the examination findings should be explained to the patient. All obstructive causes should be corrected during surgery because after rhinoplasty, the air passage narrows by 10-20%.

Should a photo be taken before the operation?

Photographs should be taken before the operation. The surgeon photographs from 6 different directions: front view, 2 side, 2 oblique and base. Additional photography can be done according to the patient's condition. It is necessary to photograph again 6 months and 1 year after the operation.

Can I see what my nose will look like after the operation?

Each surgeon takes a different path to show the estimated results of the surgery. Mirrors, hand-made drawings, natural-sized photographs, and computer programs can be used for this purpose. The computer environment provides an environment where the patient and the surgeon can share their ideas and agree on expectations and results. The image on the computer cannot give a definite and guaranteed result regarding the postoperative situation. This should be known to patients.

Will there be any scar on my face after rhinoplasty?

There are two main approaches in rhinoplasty: Endonasal (closed) and external (open) approach. In the endonasal approach, all incisions are made through the nose, so there is no scar on the skin. The external approach has become a popular approach due to the advantages it brings. In this approach, a V-shaped incision is made through the narrowest part of the nostrils. This method, which does not leave a visible scar, is preferred by 90% of doctors. As a result, which approach will be preferred is entirely related to the surgeon and does not cause any negative effects for the patient.

What should I avoid before the surgery?

The most important thing is to avoid taking aspirin and similar drugs that can cause bleeding. You can use paracetamol or acetaminophen if you have pain. Do not smoke because nicotine impairs the blood circulation, affecting wound healing. Have your blood tests, EKG and lung film. Do not drink alcohol for a few days before and a few weeks after surgery because it causes congestion and bleeding.

How will the surgery be done?

It performed under general anesthesia. The surgery may take between 1 hour and 6 hours depending on the current nasal deformity. The surgeon should have explained the changes he plans to make to the patient in detail. The septum deviation (the curvature of the wall in the middle of the nose) is corrected, followed by the incisions that can be made endonasal or externally, then the operation is started. This process is functionally substantial. After the septum deviation is corrected, all deformities are corrected one by one according to the plan made before the operation. If there is a hump (arch) on the back of the nose, it is removed, the irregularities are eliminated, if necessary, the bone side walls of the nose are broken and the opening on the back of the nose is closed. Interventions are made for the cartilages at the tip of the nose. The cartilages obtained from the septum are used to make various corrections during surgery, to support the tissues or to give the desired shape. If the patient has had another nose surgery and there is not enough cartilage in the nose, these cartilages can also be obtained from the ear or rib. The initial incisions made are sutured and closed. A buffer can be placed in the nose. Some surgeons may use special buffers to reduce the discomfort caused by the leakage that may occur immediately after surgery. The back of the nose is protected by plaster or special molds and the operation is terminated.

How long will the postoperative follow-up take?

Rhinoplasty is an operation with predictable results. The nose is a dynamic organ, and the surgeon can predict the shape of the nose after wound healing and in the long term. The surgeon examines the patient at regular intervals according to the patient's needs, more often in the first 3 weeks. Routine follow-up protocol is to check the patient on the 6th week, 3rd month, 6th month, 1st year and then once a year. With this protocol, the patient and the surgeon can evaluate the results of the surgery together.

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Things to consider after surgery

  • Sleep with 2 or 4 pillows to keep your head up. Do not turn your head more than 45 degrees. If you move more, you may cause a curvature in your nose. Follow this rule for 3 weeks after surgery.
  • To avoid bleeding, keep moving your head up while standing up and leaning forward.

  • Do not consume very hot foods, especially in the first week, as the vapor of very hot foods will increase bleeding and nasal congestion.

  • The gauze that you will stick on the upper lip for the first 2 days prevents any bleeding from contaminating you.

  • Cold gels or ice to be applied around the eyes and cheeks will reduce swelling and bruising.

  • Be careful when brushing your teeth and do not hurt your nose.

  • In the first days following the surgery, do not chew very hard foods, prefer softer foods.

  • Bed rest is required for 1 week after the operation.

  • Do not exercise or have sexual intercourse for 2 weeks after the operation.

  • You can wash your face without getting the dressings wet. Do not wash your hair for 1 week, if there is someone to help you, you can wash it like washing your hair at the hairdresser. Do not wet your nasal pads and outer dressing.

  • Avoid long phone calls and social activities for 2 weeks.

  • Avoid excessive laughter and exaggerated gestures for 1 week.

  • Avoid wearing tight-necked clothing for one week.

  • Avoid sun and sun rays for 6 weeks, otherwise it will take a long time for the swelling on your face to heal.

  • Do not swim for 1 month, this may cause trauma.

  • Swelling may occur on your face 3-4 days after the operation. The swelling will decrease after 4 days quickly.

  • With piezo surgery, there is almost no post-operative bruising and it heals quickly.

  • Use only medications recommended by your doctor.

  • Do not use glasses for 4 weeks.

  • You can use contact lenses 1 days after surgery.

  • Do not risk anything. Call your doctor for any problems you think are important.