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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.
When Can You Start Sports After Rhinoplasty?
Those who constantly live with sports can also undergo a rhinoplasty operation. "When can I start sports after nasal aesthetics?" The question can vary quite a bit. Returning to sports life varies according to the sport.
Return to Walk
You can return to the walks in your daily routine 4 days after the surgery, it will be beneficial because of the edema reduction feature of the calm walks. It is recommended 6 weeks after the operation as it will speed up your breathing for returning to high-paced walking.
Return to Run
For running, it can be said that it is suitable for 6 weeks after the operation. To increase the tempo, first make sure that you do not feel the pressure in your head. If it's okay, nothing can hold you back.
Return to Swim
For swimming, you can start swimming after 4 weeks after your operation. You should swim carefully and calmly. Trauma may occur in the nose in situations such as jumping.
Return to Fitness, Pilates and Yoga
It is deemed appropriate after 6 weeks for Pilates and yoga, and 3 months later to start sports such as fitness where the whole body is in motion or with high weights. Especially with fitness, it will be beneficial to wait for a while if an increase in pressure and edema on the face is felt.
Return to Football, Basketball and Volleyball
The biggest danger in team sports played with the ball in this style is the ball hit to the nose. Avoiding this is very important. If you are careful, you can return after 4 months. In case of an increase in edema in your nose, it will be useful to wait for a while.
For sports other than those mentioned above, a return can be made after 6 weeks, considering the intensity of body use and the possibility of impact. The critical point for all sports performed after rhinoplasty is to be careful.
Which Clinic Should You Prefer?
Doctor
The area of expertise of the doctor who will perform your operation, whether the doctor has a specific area of interest, how many years the doctor has performed and how often he has performed the rhinoplasty surgery, the feedback he received from his operations, comments, patient ratings and the long-term results of the patients (most importantly) are important criteria in choosing a doctor.
Contact
Being able to comfortably communicate with the clinic of your choice and to communicate directly with your doctor when necessary is one of the most important factors in clinical selection. Leaving your contact information to your clinic and requesting them to reach you at any time will be facilitating for both parties. Working with a doctor who takes you seriously and answers your questions directly will be very significant for your operation result.
Confidence
Both the environment and the staff in the clinic you prefer should gain your trust and should not let you down in case of a negative situation. It will give confidence to ask for pictures of your doctor's former patients.
Simulation Program
We recommend that you choose a clinic that uses a simulation program. Because, thanks to this program, an approximate image can be obtained after surgery. This approximate image can give you an idea and helps the doctor to understand your style.
When Does the Final Shape Fit After Nose Aesthetics?
It is very natural that some swelling and slight bruises occur after your aesthetic operation. These should not worry you before seeing your final result. In the first 3 days, you will have swelling on your face and at the end of the third day, your swelling will decrease rapidly. Although bruising is not expected much, it usually resolves after 5 to 7 days. Depend on the difference from skin to skin, you can return to your normal life at the end of 2-3 weeks. The time that can be predicted for your nose to fit properly is roughly 1 year. During this time period, diet, sleep patterns and abundant fluid consumption will shorten the time.
Can you have a rhinoplasty surgery in summer?
Yes, you can. It is enough to have a cool place where you live..
A newly operated nose should not be exposed to the sun directly. We recommend that you use 50 factor sunscreen on your face before going out in the sun for the first 6 weeks.
We recommend that you swim 4 weeks after the operation because sea water will accelerate the gaining of the functions of the intranasal structures.
You can wear your light-framed sunglasses 3 months after the operation.
Stop Fear of Buffers in Rhinoplasty
The buffer application, which seems frightening in the society after rhinoplasty operations, is a material placed to stop bleeding, which is very natural after the operation.
In today's article, we will talk about what buffer application is and why it is nothing to worry about.
So Why Use Buffer?
The main purpose of the buffer is to prevent adhesions in the nose after the operation, to minimize the bleeding that may occur by applying pressure and to maintain the shape.
Cloth buffers, which are the reason for the fear of buffers, have not been used for years, the new generation silicone supports produced with the developing technology are designed to facilitate breathing and do not cause pain when removed. Considering all these reasons, the use of silicone support is both a necessary and a very painless method.
Removal period of nasal packing which made of silicone is 3 days after the operation.
After silicone support;
When you go in front of the mirror after the buffer and nasal splint are removed, you will probably see swelling and edema. There may be slight swelling not only on your nose but also on your face. You will need 2 to 3 weeks for these swelling to heal.
Likewise, your nose can be very upright, which is due to the nasal splint and silicone supports. This will get better after 2-3 weeks.
Being aware of this information will make you feel more comfortable after surgery.
Your nose will reach the final result in a period of 9 months to 1.5 years.
Things to Consider After Rhinoplasty
Recovery Process After Nose Surgery
The process up to 1 year after your rhinoplasty operation is called the healing process.
What should be considered after nose surgery?
There are some points that you should pay attention to from the moment you have your nose aesthetic operation.
First, we can start with the lying position. Having your head higher than your body will reduce the occurrence of swelling.
Applying ice significantly prevents swelling and bruises, especially during the post-operative period until discharge.
You can drink water and eat 4 hours after the operation. Fatty and heavy meals should not be preferred for the first meal.
After Discharge from hospital;
Until the nasal splint is removed, your head should be higher than your body in the same way at home.
There is no harm in taking a shower, but you should wash your hair so that no water gets into your nose. It is recommended not to get water on your face for the first week.
You should have a balanced and regular diet and avoid heavy foods. Abundant water consumption is recommended to prevent edema.
After Nasal Splint and Silicone supports are removed;
The most important factor is the nasal spray. Because the nose cannot moisturize itself for 6 weeks after the rhinoplasty operation. We recommend nasal sprays for 2 months. We recommend that you spray at least 10 times a day for the first 2 weeks and then 3 times a day. In addition, we recommend that you use the medicines given by your doctor regularly.
The touches you make to your nose should be soft, you should not behave hard. Blowing up, standing upside down, carrying heavy loads can increase the risk of bleeding, you should avoid them.
Glasses should not be worn for 3 months.
You should come to your doctor's check-ups and not delay.
You should avoid getting hit to the head.
Nutrition After Rhinoplasty?
After your operation, you should avoid heavy fatty foods and increase the protein ratio in your diet in order to accelerate body regeneration.
It is recommended that you take a break from foods that require a lot of chewing and not chew gum.
You should reduce your consumption of excessively salty or overly spicy food.
You should stay away from foods that can trigger your allergies, and you should stop foods that cause gas and bloating.
Alcohol and cigarettes should not be consumed after your rhinoplasty operation, and environments where you may be exposed to cigarette smoke should be avoided. Cigarette smoke seriously affects and delays the healing process.
Things You Should Pay Attention to Before Your Rhinoplasty Operation
Things You Should Avoid Before Your Operationr
Smoking comes first on the list to avoid. It is recommended that you quit smoking 1 week before your rhinoplasty operation.
Medicines with blood thinning properties such as aspirin should be discontinued 10 days in advance.
It is known that herbal teas intensify the bleeding at the time of the operation, you should quit 1 week before your operation.
You should stop consuming alcohol 2 days in advance.
What to Do on the Day of Operation
You should have stopped eating 8 hours before the operation.
You should not wear makeup on the day of the operation.
You should make sure that the person who will be with you is a positive energy person.
Before the operation, you must carefully read the consent and anesthesia forms and sign them.
Who Are Eligible Candidates for Rhinoplasty?
People Who Are Not Suitable for A Rhinoplasty Operation
Everyone else can have a rhinoplasty operation.
Those who are sensitive to general anesthesia and are in the high-risk group,
Pregnant or recently given birth,
Those with heart disease and blood diseases,
Those with psychological disorders (except those approved by the psychologist delegation),
Being under the age of 16 for females and 17 for males.
What is Deviation? How is it done?
Deviation is the skewness of the nose bone. It is a situation that causes some problems. In this article, we can explain how a healthy nose structure should be before explaining exactly what deviation is.
In a healthy nasal structure, two separate air inlets are also widening towards the back. This expanding section ensures that the incoming air is heated, humidified and sent to the olfactory area. In addition, particles larger than 5 microns taken with air are held and filtered with the help of mucoid secretions on the mucous membrane of the nose. Thus, the air transferred to the lungs becomes clean and of a certain quality. The health of our respiratory and lungs is related to the quality of the air taken.
The area we call the septum in the nose is a cartilage and bone structure that divides the nose into two air inlets, located in the middle of the nostrils and extending to the nasal area. In the deviated nose, this structure is not where it should be. His midline stance may be more or less leaning to the side. Nasal bone skew, which causes problems in the air flow, basically prevents air flow.
Why Does Deviation Occur?
Deviation can occur due to hereditary characteristics or due to asymmetrical face shapes. In addition, deviation may occur as a result of external blows to the nose in the later stages of life, which can usually be in childhood or in adolescence. Nose development continues until the age of 16 in women and 17 in men. Take a blow to the nose during childhood can cause 1 millimeter slippage. If these shifts are not taken into account, the shifts continue to grow as the nose structure develops.
Deviation can cause many problems as it affects a vital situation such as breathing. We can list the problems caused by nasal deviation as follows;
With nasal congestion, the person breathes through the mouth. Therefore, the air is not heated and humidified like in the nose, and the quality of the air going to the lung decreases. This causes problems in the lungs and respiratory tract.
Because of poor quality air, organs such as throat, larynx and lungs strive to make the air quality. This can cause reactions.
Snoring problem occurs.
As the breathing quality decreases, the quality of sleep also decreases, and the order is disrupted.
Many conditions such as headache and feeling of weakness during the day may be encountered.
Excessive weight gain may occur.
Diabetes can occur.
Heart problems may occur.
The person who cannot breathe through the nose will have to breathe through the mouth. There are some downsides to mouth breathing. We can list these negative aspects for you as follows;
Dry mouth.
The smell of breath.
Problems with teeth and gums.
Unrest.
Lack of appetite.
Sneezing fits.
Poor smell.
What are the Symptoms of Deviation?
Deviation is a problem that can be seen from outside of the nose. Nasal bone curvature manifests itself in this way. However, in some cases, some symptoms occur in the nose. We can convey these symptoms as follows;
Double or unilateral nasal congestion.
Oral breathing.
Sleeping with mouth open.
Sleep apnea and snoring.
Tiredness.
Continuous recurrence of sinus infection.
Pain in the nose and middle part of the face.
Process Before Deviation Surgery
You will be informed about the healing process you can experience before the deviation surgery. The things you need to know about the positive and negative aspects of the surgery. The compulsory tests to be done are completed.
How is Deviation Surgery Performed?
Deviation surgery is a type of surgery that can be performed under general or local anesthesia. After anesthesia, an incision is made inside the patient's nose and the cartilage membrane is reached through this incision. The membrane is removed. Trapezoid cartilages are removed. It is extremely important to protect the nasal supports while these cartilages are taken out.
After Deviation Surgery
Edema and bruises are not expected on the face after deviation surgery. On the 3rd day, after the silicone supports are taken, the patient can return to his/her normal life. A total of 6-8 weeks of nasal sprays and intranasal moisturizers help the nose to regain its former functions.
Cosmetic and Functional Nose Aesthetics
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Cosmetic rhinoplasty is an aesthetics that provides correction of the places that are not pleasing to the eyes and cause discomfort to the person. Unwanted parts are corrected with surgical intervention. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is personal.
Asymmetrical nose
Nose larger or smaller than necessary,
Arched or crooked nose,
Very large nostrils are the main causes of cosmetic rhinoplasty.
What is Functional Rhinoplasty?
Functional rhinoplasty, on the other hand, is a surgical intervention performed against various breathing problems. In such operations, the primary goal is to optimize the breathing function, and shape corrections can also be made if the patient wishes. If the individual has both deformity and breathing problems, cosmetic rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty can be applied at the same time. Although the purpose of the two types is different, the processes are quite similar.
The main reasons for functional rhinoplasty are as follows;
Problems caused by severe traumas,
Those who have cartilage problems obstructing the respiratory tract,
They are rhinoplasty revisions that have been done before but failed.
Nasal Valve Stenosis
What is Nasal Valve Stenosis? What are the reasons?
Nasal Valve stenosis can be explained as the narrow nostrils. A narrow nasal entrance brings with it breathing problems. Nasal Valve, which is a problem that causes functional rhinoplasty, is usually caused by chronic causes, trauma, nasal concha size or incorrect rhinoplasty.
How to Understand Nasal Valve Stenosis?
Problems that cause functional rhinoplasty usually occur during sleep time. Lack of rest, snoring, oral problems caused by mouth breathing and nasal congestion are symptoms of nasal valve problem. Early fatigue is also observed because it causes breathing problems. If you have some of these symptoms, it is useful to consult your doctor. One of the most critical signs that you are experiencing a Nasal Valve problem is the collapse of the nasal corners while breathing deeply, sticking to the nasal bone.
How is Nose Valve Surgery Performed?
The most definitive and permanent solution to get rid of this situation in your nose is to undergo a small operation. The weak spots that collapse into it are strengthened with cartilages, thus preventing the collapse. At the same time, if there are factors that cause stenosis, they are eliminated. In this procedure, which is an example of functional rhinoplasty, your nose shape is not intervened at all, or reshaping can be done if you wish. The only goal at the end of this operation is to reveal a nose where the patient can breathe more easily.
How to Understand the Best Rhinoplasty?
Criteria for the Best Rhinoplasty
There are some factors that should be considered when evaluating the rhinoplasty operation. First, the aesthetic nose is subjective, since personal tastes may vary, but when we look at it from a functional perspective, there is no subjective. A nose that is good in terms of functionality is a nose that can breathe easily and has correct canal angles. In order to say that nasal aesthetics is good, some criteria should be considered. We have mentioned some of them below.
1. The nose should keep its shape years after surgery.
The most valuable parameter showing how successful the rhinoplasty operation is that it does not distort its shape for a long time (lifelong). The nose, which can maintain the shape it looks like during the operation for a long time, is one of the best nasal features.
2. Nose Tip
When we make a comparison, women generally want noses with a more angled tip than men. It is known in the society that the angle between the nose tips and lips of women is desired between 95-105 degrees. 90-95 degrees are the desired angles for men. For these reasons, the angle of your nose tip with your lips is a good place in our nose list.
3. Personal Appropriateness of Rhinoplasty
The noses are all different from each other. Since everyone's face is unique. She/He will tell you which nose preferences are suitable for you during your meeting with your doctor. Since the nose shapes are suitable for face types, sometimes the nose of your dreams will never fit on your face, it will have worse results than the current situation. Therefore, the personal suitability of nasal aesthetics is in our list of criteria for a good nose.
4. Naturalness
The best noses are always the most natural. One of the factors to be considered in order not to encounter a very fake and irrelevant nose after your operation is naturalness.
5. Personal Perception of Beauty
The perception of beauty is personal. If we are going to include the concept of beauty when making the best nose, this cannot be separated from subjectivity. A nose that is beautiful to you may not look good to someone else. The important point here is that the individual feels beautiful and is able to get what they want. A beautiful nose is a good nose if it stays beautiful for a long time. The other criterion of our list of the best noses cannot be separated from beauty for this reason.
6. Functionality
Although you only want nasal aesthetics, you should want it to be able to perfectly meet the functional requirements of the resulting nose. As a result, the aesthetic satisfaction of a nose that cannot breathe will never be enough, on the contrary, it will force you to have revision rhinoplasty again. A good functional nose is the last member of our list.
Risks of Nose Aesthetics Operation
What Are the Risks?
There are always some risks in surgical interventions. The biggest reason for these is the risks arising from anesthesia. With the tests and analyzes performed, you can minimize these risks and have a smooth operation. The point that should not be forgotten is to inform your doctor about your illnesses. Notifying your doctor about all kinds of illnesses without thinking about what might have to do with it allows you to easily avoid the risks.
First of all, the first risk that is feared to be encountered is the scarring of surgery. However, with the developing technology, sewing processes have much less risk of scarring.
There are also some risks related to age. For instance, a possible nose operation in individuals younger than 16 years in women and 17 in men may cause nasal deformities with their development that has not yet been completed. Therefore, we warn individuals under the age of 16 not to have nasal aesthetics unless they are in a very difficult situation.
In addition, as we mentioned in our article, what should be done before the operation, smoking and alcohol should be avoided for at least 6 months and blood thinners such as aspirin should be stopped at least 10 days in advance.
When we pay attention to all these factors, you can eliminate the risks and pass your operation safely. The point we need to make is to be open and honest with the doctor. If there is no genetic disease, we can eliminate the obstacles to the operation.
Inconvenient Diseases for Nose Rhinoplasty?
Heart disease
Today, the developing health sector has made nasal aesthetics possible for some diseases. People with heart disease are the leading ones. With different anesthesia methods, cardiac patients can also have rhinoplasty. You should definitely consult your heart doctor and eliminate the risks with the necessary tests and analyzes.
Diabetes
There is no obstacle for diabetic patients to undergo rhinoplasty operation, but the point to be known is that the healing process of the wounds takes longer than normal in diabetic patients. At the same time, the body is less resistant to the risk of infection. These risks can be eliminated, but you should pay attention to your doctor's instructions and follow the instructions.
Epilepsy
Theoretically, epilepsy has no obstacle to anesthesia or surgical intervention, however, a seizure that may occur during the operation may pose a life-threatening risk since it cannot be predicted when epileptic seizures will occur. Therefore, we recommend that they do not undergo any operation unless it is necessary.
Asthma
In the same way, asthma disease can be life-threatening in case of asymptomatic and unpredictable seizures during the operation, so we do not recommend any surgical intervention, except in mandatory cases.
Age Limitation for Rhinoplasty Surgery
Although the minimum age limit for rhinoplasty operation varies slightly from person to person, we can generally say 16. The main reason for this is that the development is not yet complete. Changes made in a body that is not fully developed can cause the bones to fit incorrectly. In such cases, revision procedures may become obligatory and have negative consequences for both parties. Therefore, we do not recommend the operation under the age of 16 in the absence of severe trauma or psychological effects.
Is Rhinoplasty Performed After a Certain Age?
We talked about the lower limit for rhinoplasty, but is there an upper limit? There is no upper limit determined theoretically, however, after the age of 60, the body starts to lose its power to regenerate itself. As a result of this situation, the scars do not heal at the desired level and it becomes difficult to achieve the desired results. Considering all these, we do not recommend any surgical operation after the age of 60, except for mandatory cases.
Nutrition After Rhinoplasty Operation
The Importance of Nutrition After Nose Surgery
It may be beneficial to change your eating habits for a while after your rhinoplasty operation. Although there is no obligation in this section, we will make recommendations for nutrition.
First of all, as we have mentioned before, it is recommended that smoking and alcohol should be quitted directly and not consumed for at least 6 months.
Light and soft foods should be consumed, especially in the first week after the operation, heavy fat, excessive salt, and spicy foods should be avoided.
Increasing the amount of protein in your diet will positively affect your healing process and will allow you to experience a faster process.
It is not recommended to consume very hot products in the early stages of the operation. It can cause bleeding.
Foods that require excessive chewing and chewing gum should be avoided for at least 1 month.
It is recommended that you avoid foods and beverages that may cause edema, and sodium-rich ingredients such as soda.
Abundant vitamin C will positively affect the healing process, be sure to add it to your diet.
If you have allergies, you should stay away from foods that will trigger your allergy.
You should avoid yourself for at least 2 months from the foods that can trigger reflexes such as runny nose, sneezing or coughing.
Water consumption will affect you in a good way both for your edema and your healing process. Experts recommend that you consume at least 3 liters of water a day.
Nostril Reduction
Reasons of Wide Nose Structure
Although the wide nostrils cause breathing more easily in some cases, it can be at an aesthetically disturbing level. In such cases, the operation to reduce the nostrils can be performed. First of all, let's talk about the reasons why the nostrils appear wide. The first and main reason is of course genetics. If your family elders usually have such a situation, it is possible for you to have it too. Another reason is that the tip of the nose is low. If the nose tip height is not at the correct levels, the collapsed nose tip may cause the nose wings to appear wider. Another reason is that the tip of the nose is too raised. If the holes are visible from the front, this can be both visually uncomfortable and may show larger and larger nostrils than they are.
How Is the Nostril Reduction Aesthetics Performed?
The reduction of the nostrils is usually one of the steps when nasal aesthetics are performed. However, if the individual requests only to reduce their nostrils, it is possible to respond to this demand. So how is this done? For this, if we are talking about a width that can be resolved by lifting the tip of the nose, the process is done by focusing on the tip of the nose, but if there is a width that cannot be resolved in this way or a situation that does not allow the nose tip to rise, then tissue removal is applied.
Swelling / Bruising / Edema After Rhinoplasty
Fast Healing of Swelling, Bruising and Edema After Rhinoplasty
Swelling, bruising and edema are the most anxious conditions as a result of the rhinoplasty operation. These are all-natural consequences of rhinoplasty. There are some critical interventions that can be done to get rid of such uncomfortable situations faster. These are as follows, respectively;
For detailed information, you can read our article on what to do after rhinoplasty.
Stop smoking and alcohol consumption for at least 6 months,
A balanced and regular diet,
Making ice application after the operation,
Using the medicines given by your doctor without delay and obeying the directives,
Sleep patterns,
Water consumption etc.
Acting in accordance with all these recommendations and following the doctor's instructions will support the fastest regeneration process of your body, but the point to remember is that the recovery time may differ due to genetic differences and age factors. 3-4 days for the swelling to disappear, 1 week for bruises and 1-2 months for edema are generally accepted times. These times are given on average and vary from person to person. We can say that you will see a completely settled nose at the end of 1-1.5 years.
What Is Nasal Collapsing? How to Fix It?
What Is Nasal Collapsing?
Saddle nose deformity, known as boxer's nose, is the name given to the collapse of the partition between the root of your nose and the tip of your nose, which is at eye level, as a result of various reasons. Boxer's nose, which causes discomfort both aesthetically and functionally, is a problem that you can easily get rid of with surgical intervention. In general, nasal collapse caused by trauma such as breaking of the nasal bone in the face of a strong blow can sometimes appear genetically. Nasal collapse, which can also be encountered after an unsuccessful very thin nose aesthetic operation, is a discomfort that can be saved under today's conditions.
How to Fix a Nose Drop?
The elimination of boxer's nose (saddle nose) problem is slightly different from other operations. According to your doctor's preference, the nasal arch should be reconstructed with cartilage taken from your body or otherwise supplied cartilage. Having your own cartilage may be to prevent infections that may ocur. Complications that may occur after the operation or what needs to be done will be reported to you by your doctor. Although there are some differences in the operation, it is very similar to the post-aesthetic operation. The nose should be carefully protected and the conditions in our article on what to do after the operation should be met.
Causes of Nasal Deformity and Surgery
What is Nasal Deformity?
There may be several different reasons for nasal deformity. These can be listed as genetic causes, heavy blows, and traumas. Distorted nose shape can cause both functional and aesthetically disturbing results.
Understanding your nose shape is sometimes not visible. If there is no direct damage or deformity;
Breathing problems,
Snore,
Extremely different nostrils,
Inability to rest in your sleep,
Causes such as the low tip of the nose can also be signs of deformity.
About Crooked Nose and Broken Nose Surgery
What is Crooked Nose Operation?
The main reason for the curved nose problem is the heavy blows. If you have a crooked nose, it probably bothers you aesthetically and does not fully meet its functional requirements. A crooked nose brings problems such as breathing problems or inability to breathe from one side. Curved nose operation is called septorhinoplasty, in these operations curvatures, skews and deformities in the nasal bone are corrected. For the nose, it is possible to achieve both aesthetic beauty and to fully meet its functional requirements.
What is Broken Nose Operation?
In the broken nose, the situations are a little different. As a matter of fact, completely damaged cartilages may not be used in some cases. In such cases, it may be the case that the cartilage structure taken from other parts of your body or otherwise obtained is placed in the nose. Fracture occurs as a result of heavy blows. Symptoms are often visible, but sometimes due to reasons such as bruising, swelling, and nasal congestion.
Smoking and Alcohol Consumption After Rhinoplasty
Smoking and alcohol consumption are actually products that should not be consumed not only after rhinoplasty, but after every operation. The reason for this is that smoking, and alcohol seriously affect and delay the healing process. When we look at the nose aesthetics in particular, the problems for smoking do not stop there. Continuous exposure to cigarette smoke increases the risk of infection. Another point to be considered is that one should not be in the environment as a passive smoker. Alcohol creates dryness on the skin as it will retain water in the body. This is a factor that prevents the healing of edema.This is a factor that prevents the healing of edema. For all these reasons, 1 month before and 3 months after rhinoplasty operation smoking or any tobacco product should not be allowed. If possible, the patient should never smoke again. Alcohol consumption is recommended to be stopped for at least 3 weeks.
Recovery Process After Rhinoplasty Operation
First Week
The first days after a rhinoplasty operation may not always go well. After a surgical intervention, the body needs to get used to it, and the first reaction may be mild bruises and edema. Nasal congestion may be caused by edema in the nose for the first week, and this will disappear when edema subsides. In the first week, your nose will be covered with a tape and the nose will be supported with a nasal splint. At the end of the week, after the band is removed and the splint is removed under the supervision of the doctor, you will start to breathe more easily. Using the medications given by your doctor until this period will reduce your pain. If you do not have nausea after the operation, you can start consuming food and beverage after 4 hours. You can find the things that need attention or return to sports in our other articles. We recommend that you rest as much as possible during the first week.
Second week
You will start to meet yourself in the mirror at the beginning of the second week. Swelling around the nose will begin to return to normal and mild bruises will begin to disappear. Returning to your social life and workplace can start this week.
There are still some things to watch out for and avoid. For example, it is too early to return to your sports activities. You should stay away from heavy work.
Although it is strange to say, you have to be careful not to laugh too much. As a matter of fact, it is necessary to be careful because laughing will cause you to change the nose area a lot.
Finally, we recommend that you wear clothes that have buttons and can be buttoned up in order not to create a dangerous ground while wearing and taking off narrow-necked clothes.
End of First Month
Although the swelling and bruises have healed quite a lot, it is likely that you will not get rid of your edema at the end of the first month. For this reason, it is recommended that you stay away from salt, alcohol, carbonated and caffeine-based drinks for a while as much as possible. There may be a loss of sensation at the tip of the nose and this feeling will disappear over time.
2nd and 3rd Months
2 months have passed since your aesthetic operation. You can start your sports life slowly with the approval of your doctor. Unfortunately, not every sport can be start after 2 months. Among the sports where you may get a blow to your nose, such as ball sports (football, basketball, tennis, volleyball etc.) or combat sports are not suitable for this period. You can return to sports where contact is minimal, such as swimming and walking at a fast pace, with the approval of the doctor. Your edema will now be significantly reduced, and you can return to using glasses at the end of the 3rd month.
6-12 months
After the 6th month, the restrictions will be largely eliminated. You will be able to switch to sports that are more likely to contact. However, it is necessary to be careful during the first year. As a matter of fact, it is a process that takes 1 year for the nose to fit properly. At the end of 1 year, you can say hello to a new you with your nose completely settled without any obstacles.
Questions You Should Ask at The First Meeting with Your Doctor
Is Rhinoplasty Operation Among the Operations You Frequently Perform?
NK Clinic nasal aesthetics, which is our area of expertise, is an operation that we do very often. As a matter of fact, our doctor Nihat Kaya is specialized in Rhinoplasty with his experience of more than 10 years.
You can ask your doctor for images of past operations and it will be useful to check their social media accounts to give confidence.
How Often Do You Need to Revise After Your Rhinoplasty Operations?
One of the worst scenarios that can occur after a rhinoplasty operation is the need for revision. In such cases, there will be very difficult times for the patient. To prevent this, you should ask your doctor how often they make revisions after rhinoplasty operations. The lower this figure in proportion, the better it will be. If the rate of revision is lower, it can be concluded that the surgeries performed are more successful.
Do You Use Simulation Before Rhinoplasty Operation?
Simulation is a must for nasal aesthetics. The reason for this is that it gives an idea of what kind of appearance the person will encounter after the operation. The simulation, which will make it easier for you to choose between the noses that fit your face, can sometimes show that the nose you want is not suitable for you.
Which Associations and Societies Are You a Member of?
As in every field, there are organizations, associations and societies in which experts from all over the world are members in the field of plastic surgery. You can ask your doctor which associations and societies he is a member of. His answers can give you important previews.
Do You Have Patients Coming from Abroad?
The fact that your doctor is known abroad as well as taking patients from abroad is an indication of your doctor's high reputation and success. You can ask your doctor how often he has foreign patients.
What Are My Options If I Am Not as Happy as I Expected with The Outcome?
The only treatment that can be done after unsatisfied aesthetic operations is revision operations. The assessment of the situation to be made on this subject is decided upon after talking between the individual and the doctor.
How Is Nose Curvature Surgery Performed?
What is Deviation?
Septum deviation, known as the curvature of the nose, is the name given to the uneven cartilage structure that separates the two holes in the middle of the nose. Septum cartilage means deviation cartilage is not smooth.
How Does Nose Curvature Occur?
Nasal curvature can occur mainly for two reasons. The first is that it occurs due to genetic reasons, the other is that it occurs as a result of the impacts received. In both cases, it can pose a problem both in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
Inability to rest during sleep,
Snore,
It has symptoms such as difficulty breathing.
What are the Physical and Functional Losses?
A nose that has difficulty breathing can bring many discomforts. For example, the body, which cannot get enough oxygen, constantly feels tired, the immune system does not work well and brings problems such as early fatigue. Lungs that cannot get enough oxygen for a long time may cause some lung problems in the following years.
How Is Nose Curvature Surgery Performed?
The operation performed to correct the curvature of the nose proceeds similar to the nose aesthetics. Since each nose is different from each other, these differences will be examined, and a personal treatment method will be presented accordingly.
While eliminating the deviation, deformities or nasal aesthetic operations can also be performed. When both are done together, an aesthetic and functional correction can be achieved. You should talk to your doctor for details and reach a final decision.
Thin Skin Rhinoplasty
Thin Skin Rhinoplasty
Before you get information about thin-skinned nasal aesthetics, you should know whether your nasal skin is thin or thick. Unfortunately, there is no practical way to measure this yourself. At the end of the meeting, you will have with your doctor, he will give you the information and continue a process accordingly.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Thin-Skinned Noses
The advantages of thin-skinned noses are higher than those with thick-skinned ones. For example;
The healing process of thin-skinned noses is faster than those with thicker skins.
The operations that can be done on the nose can be done more easily on thin skinned people.
On the other hand, doctor mistakes made in thin skinned are more likely to appear. For this reason, thin-skinned individuals should be more careful when choosing a doctor. Because there is no room for error in thin skin.
Thin Skin Nose Recovery Process
The healing process of thin-skinned people is faster than those with thick skin. While the estimated recovery period is 6-12 months for individuals with thin skin, it is between 1-2 years for thick skinned individuals.
Those Who Have Thin Skin Nose Structure Should Pay Attention To
Now that you have learned that you have a thin-skinned nose, you need to be careful in choosing a doctor. As we mentioned before, the slightest mistake made in thin skinned skins will be visible.
Is There a Duration of Nose Aesthetics?
No. Rhinoplasty is permanent. Do not rely on doctors who tell you that there will be any impairment in rhinoplasty. The results of your operation will remain with you for a lifetime.
The final nose, which is seated 1-2 years after your operation, should not change due to any natural reason. It is possible to correct noses exposed to impact, but a secondary operation is more difficult.
What Should Be Taken into Consideration for Natural Rhinoplasty?
Natural nose is a phenomenon that varies from person to person. There are many factors that affect this. Some of those;
Without considering these conditions, it is not possible to reach the natural nose.
Ethnicity,
Face type,
Thin / Thick nose skin etc.
As we mentioned in our best nose article, naturalness is among the conditions of a good nose. The clearest criteria to test the naturalness of nasal aesthetics is the comments made by individuals who have just entered your life about your nose. If she/he does not think that you have undergone any operation, you can infer that you have a successful and natural nose.
How Does Rhinoplasty Progress for Men?
Although rhinoplasty operations are mostly desired by women, men rarely demand nasal aesthetics. Studies show that the demand for male candidates is rapidly increasing in percentage.
Aesthetically, this is actually not the case in terms of functionality. Male candidates also frequently undergo rhinoplasty surgery due to sleep problems, snoring and not being able to rest while sleeping.
Since sports branches that require a lot of contact, especially in childhood, are more common in men, trauma-induced nasal curvatures or fractures are generally seen in male candidates.
Theoretically, nasal aesthetic operations in men are not different from women. Male patients are more prone to behave more comfortably, and this prolongs the healing process.
How Should Rhinoplasty Be for Men?
The first criteria that can be said specifically for men is that the angle between the tip of the nose and the upper lip is 90 -95 degrees. Of course, this is not a necessity, but we can say that the angle value accepted in society is this way.
Another point is that rhinoplasty operation should not be performed in men as well as women in an effort to resemble any celebrity. So, every face is different from each other and there are nose shapes suitable for each. We need to make sure that the nose you dream of is suitable for your face.
Tips for Choosing a Doctor
Knowing what the doctor's field of expertise is will help increase your confidence in this matter. Not every surgeon may be an expert in performing rhinoplasty. Since rhinoplasty is an operation that requires serious dedication, learn about your doctor's previous rhinoplasty operation experience. Ask for photos of past patients as before / after.
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Revision Rhinoplasty
Secondary rhinoplasty, or revision rhinoplasty as it is known, is an aesthetic operation performed for reasons such as the person who has previously undergone a nasal aesthetic operation, does not like the result, is functional or aesthetically disturbing.
Some of the situations that require secondary rhinoplasty are as follows;
Having been severely traumatized,
Unsuccessful rhinoplasty,
Situations such as very hard blows to the nose make revision rhinoplasty necessary.
Symptoms of secondary rhinoplasty need are dissatisfaction after the previous operation.
This can be in terms of aesthetics or functionality. However, we have to say that we recommend that you wait for at least 1 year after your previous operation. Because the fit of the nose will usually settle after 1 year.
What are the Differences of Primary / Secondary Rhinoplasty?
There are some differences between your first rhinoplasty, which we call primary, and your secondary operations.
Failure of the first because of the doctor may scare you for a secondary operation. Don't be afraid, we're here!
Revision rhinoplasty is much more difficult for both the doctor and the person than your primary operation. Most of the cartilage needs to be removed from the body. After the operation, the healing process will be longer and more difficult.
Revision Rhinoplasty
Secondary Rhinoplasty
Theoretically, the techniques used in the two operations are similar. It is recommended that you stay in the hospital for one night.
How Is Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty Performed?
What is Piezo Rhinoplasty?
We can start by explaining what this concept is to give information about piezo nose surgery. Piezo surgical rhinoplasty is a method in which motor systems are used in the process of breaking the nasal bones with hammer and cutter during surgery, so that millimetric measurements can be made by seeing the nasal bones and postoperative swelling and bruising problems are minimal. Since bone cutting and shaping is done with motor systems in ultrasonic nasal aesthetics, the nasal bones can be seen in detail and can be cut with millimetric measurements. On the other hand, the ability to cut bones in a more controlled manner with piezo ultrasonic technique provides great benefits in achieving the targeted nasal structure. If we are to gather the information about what ultrasonic piezo nasal aesthetics is; Piezo nose surgery is a technology that allows the surgery to be more efficient. Bones are shaped by using ultrasonic sound waves in surgeries performed with this technology. Thanks to the tissue selection feature of the technology used in the operations performed with this technology, it does not damage the other tissue around the bones. Thus, less bleeding occurs during surgery. This provides less bruising and swelling after surgery. Therefore, those who have piezo nose aesthetics will have a more comfortable and convenient nasal surgery process.
What is Micrometric Nose Aesthetics?
In this part of our article, we can also give information about micrometric nasal aesthetics. Micromotor technology is also a new technology and has been used in nose surgeries for about 10 years. In many fields from chin face surgery to neurosurgery, the micro-state of the motor technology used to shape the bone has been designed, allowing a very comfortable shaping surgery in small areas such as the nose. With micromotor technology, nasal bones can quickly provide a smooth shaping with an electrical energy-based system. Thanks to this pinpoint shaping, the possibility of edema and bleeding can be reduced, and thus a much faster wound healing period can be created. Therefore, again, less bruising and swelling is ensured. Micromotor rhinoplasty, which is among the techniques of rhinoplasty without breaking, allows sensitive intervention to deformities in the nasal bone through thin tips of an average length of 2 mm connected to the micromotor device. Thanks to the fine tips in the micromotor technique, it is possible to intervene without applying force to the nasal bone. In this way, millimetric touches can be made on the nasal bone.
How Is Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty Performed?
After answering the question 'What is piezo rhinoplasty? Ultrasonic rhinoplasty surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. In piezo rhinoplasty, which lasts for an average of 1.5-2 hours, a path is followed so that the soft tissues, nerves, vessels and mucosa in the natural structure of the nose are not damaged. Excessive bleeding or pain due to surgery is not expected, since large fractures in the nasal bone do not occur and do not cause infection. Thanks to the device used in piezo nose surgery, the doctor catches a more sensitive and easy working environment. Ultrasonic power generators, electronic module, while providing flexibility to the surgeon with its handpiece and tips, it also provides a faster and easier healing process with less damage to the patient. Therefore, nose surgery with piezo has many advantages for both the doctor and the patient. Therefore, those who undergo piezo rhinoplasty are especially advantageous in obtaining the nasal structure they want and removing edema.
Advantages of Ultrasonic Nose Surgery
After giving general information about how the piezo rhinoplasty technique is performed, we can also list the main advantages of this surgery technique:
Bruising is minimal since soft tissue trauma is reduced.
Thanks to the controlled interventions, a nose structure is formed as if drawn with a pencil.
It helps to create a more aesthetic nasal passage.
Uncontrolled bone fractures are prevented by working with micromotor systems.
It minimizes bleeding.
Thick Skin Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty techniques differ in patients with thick skin compared to thin skins. The reason for this is that the details of the procedures performed are not seen much in thick skinned people. Thick skin covers the processes, so it is necessary to stretch the skin and use stronger cartilages. It is not easy to understand whether your skin is thick or thin. However, we can list some of its indicators as follows. If you often have oily problems on your skin, if your nose tip and nose edges are too plump, and you think your skin is oily, you probably have a thick-skinned nose. After talking to your doctor, he or she will inform you about this. The healing process is longer in thicker skinned people than in thin skinned ones. The noses, which are expected to sit fully for up to 1 year under normal conditions, can last up to 2 years due to thick skin.
Arched Nose Aesthetics
How Is Arched Nose Formed?
If your nose is arched, it is likely because of genes you have. Although it is more likely to occur due to natural reasons, an arched nose may rarely occur as a result of the impacts. There is no arching in newborns. Although the arched nose seems to be an aesthetic problem by many people, it can also cause frequent problems in terms of functionality. It has the same symptoms as most breathing problems, such as breath obstructions, inability to rest during sleep, and snoring. As a result of a detailed examination, you can find out the reason for your breathing problems.
How to Fix?
The problem with arched noses is actually the protrusions in the nasal bone. A surgical intervention is necessary. These operations are also performed under general anesthesia. A nose with smooth lines is obtained by rasping the nasal bone. At the same time, the correct opening of the air ducts, the elimination of the factors that cause the obstruction, and if the patient wishes, aesthetic changes can also be made.
Nasal Tip Aesthetics
How is nose tip surgery performed?
If only the nose tip is required to intervene, this operation takes less time than a normal nasal aesthetic. Since no action is taken on the bone structure, the bruises and swelling that will occur will heal much faster. Silicone support and nasal splint are also required after the nose tip operation. There will be no pain or pain when removing the buffer. The point that should not be forgotten for the final result is that the nose to fit looks natural and can meet its functional requirements without any problems.
