What is Rhinoplasty Surgery?

The nose organ located in the center of the facial area; While it is functional in breathing and olfactory processes, it is also in a position to determine the facial expression of the person. Rhinoplasty surgery is a surgical procedure performed to improve the shape and function of the nose. Rhinoplasty surgery attempts to achieve the desired nose appearance by cutting, shaping, enlarging or reducing the nasal bones and cartilages. Rhinoplasty surgery can provide both aesthetic and health benefits. Rhinoplasty surgery can be performed with various techniques such as removing the nasal bridge, lifting the tip of the nose, correcting the curvature of the nose, narrowing or widening the nostrils.

Rhinoplasty surgery is planned taking into account the facial structure, skin quality, expectations and wishes of the person to be operated on. Before rhinoplasty surgery, a detailed interview is held with the doctor and the changes on the nose are shown with simulation programs. Rhinoplasty surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 1-2 hours.

Who is Rhinoplasty Suitable for?

The need for rhinoplasty may arise due to health problems, aesthetic concerns or accidents or injuries, etc. Rhinoplasty performed due to health problems; A person has flesh in his nose, has breathing problems due to different reasons, his nose is crooked from birth, etc. This practice can be used even at the age of six if it is necessary and affects the health of the individual. Another reason for rhinoplasty is that the person does not like his or her appearance and wants to have a more beautiful nose. In addition to all these, people experience traffic accidents, etc. Due to certain circumstances, rhinoplasty may be necessary.
It all depends on the circumstances and the person’s needs. Sometimes all situations occur together and naturally rhinoplasty becomes necessary.
There is no age limit for rhinoplasty if there are health problems. However, this operation is not performed on children under the age of 18 due to aesthetic concerns as they continue to develop.
Some people may not be suitable candidates for rhinoplasty due to their body condition, psychological problems or unrealistic expectations.
Rhinoplasty is not recommended for people who are very old and are accompanied by serious chronic diseases. Although there is no age limit for rhinoplasty, it is not considered appropriate for older ages.

How is Rhinoplasty Surgery Performed?

First of all, the changes to be made, surgery technique and type of anesthesia are determined according to the condition of the nose.
The surgery takes between 1-4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. There are two techniques for surgery: open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty.
The surgeon determines the location of the incisions according to the technique he chooses. In the open rhinoplasty technique, a small incision is made on the outside of the nostrils. In the closed rhinoplasty method, incisions are made through the nostrils.
The nasal tissue is accessed through incisions. The surgeon shapes the nasal bones or cartilage tissue by cutting them.
At the end of the surgery, stitches are placed around the nose and a plaster cast or splint is applied to ensure that the nose maintains its new shape. After about a week, the nose cast and stitches are removed.

Benefits of Rhinoplasty Surgery

Rhinoplasty, when performed with appropriate patient selection and the correct procedure, brings important gains not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of health. The nose is a versatile organ with many functions. With a successful surgical procedure, the patient’s life comfort increases.
With aesthetic nose surgery, your nose size can be increased or decreased, large nostrils can be reduced, the shape of the nose tip can be changed, and the angles of the nose with the forehead and lips can be corrected. During this procedure, cartilage and bone curvatures that cause breathing problems can also be corrected. Breathe easily. Being able to breathe well through the nose has important contributions to both the good functioning of our heart and the control of weight balance. Proper breathing leads to better physical performance and better sleep patterns. With the nose functioning comfortably, the sinuses and middle ear will become more resistant to problems. When rhinoplasty is performed, the nasal passage opens and voice problems return to normal, if they are related to this. If there is a snoring problem, it will be fixed. It contributes positively to the patient’s psychology as the patient will be more at peace with himself. It provides better smell.

Risks of Rhinoplasty Surgery

There is risk in every operation. Naturally, this problem also applies to rhinoplasty. The nose is very sensitive. Bleeding may occur both during and after surgery. However, bleeding does not mean vital blood loss.
A second operation may be performed after the surgery to eliminate problems arising from some conditions. This operation may become mandatory, especially if complications that make breathing difficult develop.
In order to achieve the aesthetic result you want, your health conditions must also be mature. In some cases, the exact nose shape you want may not be achieved due to conditions. However, the one closest to the result can be achieved. Therefore, even though we cannot always get the result we want, we try to give you the closest one. At this point, forcing the conditions means laying the groundwork for many problems in the future.

Things to Consider After Rhinoplasty Surgery

You should take care to rest
You should keep your head high
You should use the painkillers prescribed by your doctor regularly.
You should not remove the cast or splint for the period specified by the doctor.
After the stitches are removed, you need to keep the stitch areas clean and dry.
You should take care of a healthy and balanced diet.
You can do physical activity as much as the doctor allows.
You should not stay under direct sun during the healing process.

Final Shape of the Nose After Rhinoplasty Surgery

The nose appearance will not remain the same in the first 6 months and the nose structure will gradually settle into place. For this reason, patients need to be patient and pay close attention for the first year after rhinoplasty surgery. Small operations can achieve their final appearance after the 9th month.

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