Rhinoplasty in Turkey, Istanbul
Rhinoplasty (nose aesthetics) is a Latin word meaning to shape the nose. Motivation for rhinoplasty may be to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing, or both. It may also be called septorhinoplasty depending on the outer part intervened, the rhino, or the inner part (septum; septoplasty). The upper part of the nose structure is shaped by bone, and the middle and lower part by a cartilage skeleton.
Rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty can replace bone, cartilage, skin, or all three. Talk to your surgeon about whether rhinoplasty is right for you and what it can achieve.
When planning rhinoplasty surgery, your surgeon will take into account your other facial features, the skin on your nose, and what you would like to change. If you are a candidate for surgery, your surgeon will develop a personalized plan for you.
You can also consider alternative treatments other than surgery, such as nasal filling and nasal thread suspension, and discuss them with your physician.
Rhinoplasty can be considered as the first encounter with plastic surgery for most people. It is one of the plastic surgeries performed at the youngest age. Sometimes nose surgery can be combined with chin implants or chin enhancement surgery. This may be called profiloplasty surgery.
The need for nose surgery may vary from person to person and may be preferred for optional reasons or health problems.
Nose surgeries can be performed in many different types, and bone, cartilage or skin surgeries can be performed depending on the person’s preference. For example, nose shape changes or birth defects after an accident; Plastic surgery for nose curvature also constitutes an important part of the requests.
The nose is an organ whose upper part is bone, lower part is cartilage, and is covered with human skin. Operations performed as nose surgery are performed with the aim of better harmonizing these three different points with each other. A health-oriented rhinoplasty operation, such as breathing difficulties, can also achieve a successful result that changes the person’s motivation and appearance by changing the shape of the nose.
You should start by taking the advice of a nose aesthetics doctor who will understand you very well and is an expert in all procedures that can be performed on the nose. It is important that the doctor is an expert in this field and has serious experience in this field in order to get the best rhinoplasty surgery result.
Especially in recent years, the number of foreign tourists applying to Turkey from abroad for health tourism and nose surgery at an affordable price (best quality nose surgery at the cheapest price) has increased significantly due to the high experience of our doctors and the successful results.
How to Prepare?
Before planning rhinoplasty, you should meet with your surgeon to discuss the important factors that determine whether the surgery will go well for you. This discussion typically includes:
Your medical history: The most important question your doctor will ask you will be your motivation and goals for surgery. Your doctor will also ask questions about your medical history, including any history of nasal congestion, surgeries, and medications you take. Rhinoplasty may be risky for you if you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia.
Physical examination: Your doctor will perform a complete physical examination, including laboratory tests such as blood tests. He or she will also examine your facial features and the inside and outside of your nose.
A physical exam helps your doctor determine what changes need to be made and how your physical characteristics, such as the thickness of your skin or the strength of the cartilage at the tip of your nose, may affect your results. The physical examination is also critical to determine the effect of rhinoplasty on your breathing.
After Surgery
After surgery, you will need to rest in bed, elevating your head higher than your chest to reduce bleeding and swelling. Your nose may be blocked due to swelling or splints placed inside your nose during and for 48 hours after the surgery. While gauze tampons used to be placed in the nose, now silicone tampons are placed. Silicone tampons have great advantages as they do not cause pain when removed. You can breathe through the hole in them, but it will not be as much as a completely open nose.
When is the silicone nose tampon removed? It lasts for an average of 3 days after the surgery. If the procedure performed on the septum is complex, it may be kept longer. If the procedure performed on the septum is simple, it can be kept for a shorter time.
The thermoplastic splint placed outside the nose typically lasts for 7-10 days. Afterwards, these splint tapes are opened and removed, nasal massage is performed, and tapes called omnistrips or sterile strips are applied to reduce edema.
Light bleeding and the presence or discharge of mucus and clotted blood inside the nose are common for a few days after surgery or after the dressing is removed. To collect this discharge, understand its amount, and prevent it from entering your mouth, your doctor will place a mustache-shaped dressing under your nose, called a whisker dressing.
Change the gauze as recommended by your doctor. Do not put this mustache dressing tightly on your nose. You can take a photo of it while changing it and send it to your doctor through social media programs so that he can understand the amount of bleeding.
Physical examination. Your doctor will perform a complete physical examination, including laboratory tests such as blood tests. He or she will also examine your facial features and the inside and outside of your nose.
A physical exam helps your doctor determine what changes need to be made and how your physical characteristics, such as the thickness of your skin or the strength of the cartilage at the tip of your nose, may affect your results. The physical examination is also critical to determine the effect of rhinoplasty on your breathing.
| Surgery: | Nose Aesthetics |
| Duration: | 1-4 Hours (average 2 hours) |
| Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Hospital: | In a Hospital or Clinic environment |
| Open/Closed Technique | Depends on Request and Difficulty of Operation |
| Healing Time | 1-2 weeks (bruises disappear), 1 month (swelling decreases to a reasonable level and participation in social events) |
| Result: | Resizing and reshaping the nose to better complement the patient’s appearance. Intervening in the cartilage and bones that cover the curve and the airway. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best candidates for rhinoplasty?
Generally, the best candidates for rhinoplasty are people who do not like the appearance of their nose and are bothered by one or more features of their nose. Generally, these people have a nose that looks very large, droopy, or has a prominent protrusion at the top. Some people seek treatment after an injury or when they have trouble breathing.
Who are the best candidates for rhinoplasty?
Generally, the best candidates for rhinoplasty are people who do not like the appearance of their nose and are bothered by one or more features of their nose. Generally, these people have a nose that looks very large, droopy, or has a prominent protrusion at the top. Some people seek treatment after an injury or when they have trouble breathing.
Is rhinoplasty painful?
You will be under local or general anesthesia during the procedure and you will not feel any pain during this time. You may have pain for the first 2 days after the procedure, especially when you sneeze. Bone interventions can sometimes cause pain in the area around the eye or on the upper incisor teeth.
However, these pains can be reduced to almost non-existent with painkillers. Since everyone heals differently, it is important to be patient during your rhinoplasty recovery. It’s normal to still experience swelling, mild pain, bruising, and even headaches four weeks after your procedure. It’s always a great idea to visit your surgeon during this time to make sure you’re healing properly.
Are rhinoplasty scars permanent?
When Rhinoplasty (Closed Rhinoplasty) is performed through the nose, there is no visible scar; When an open technique is used or enlarged nostrils need to be narrowed, small indistinct scars at the base of the nose may occur. Especially black patients and people with wound healing problems may have hypertrophic scars or raised scars called keloids . In such rare cases, your doctor may intervene with methods such as silicone layer.
What is the best time of year for rhinoplasty?
Winter months are an ideal time to undergo almost any type of cosmetic surgery, from Rhinoplasty to Liposuction . Colder weather allows thicker clothing to hide swelling and bruising. Swelling and bruising occur less in the cold. Dressings sweat less. It may be appropriate to coincide with winter holidays (e.g. Eid, New Year’s Eve, February school holidays , etc. ).
Can I smoke before rhinoplasty surgery?
It is highly recommended that you stop smoking at least 4 weeks before rhinoplasty surgery. Carbon monoxide produced during smoking binds to the structure called hemoglobulin , which carries oxygen in our blood , and prevents oxygen from reaching our cells. Oxygen, protein, vitamins and nutrients are very important for good wound healing.
If these cannot reach the healing tissue, wound healing will be delayed. In such a case, deformities may occur as the stitches inside the nose will dissolve before the wound heals. Since the nasal bones will not heal strong enough, they may break easily and remain soft.
Aside from carbon monoxide, nico – found in tobacco products – causes blood vessels to constrict, limiting the amount of oxygen that can travel to the rest of our body, which greatly affects the healing process. Some plastic surgeons may refuse to operate on patients who smoke because they are aware of these consequences.
Doctors can tell when patients are lying about their smoking status before and during the procedure , and they take notes. For your own health, be sure to stop smoking 4 weeks before the surgery. It may increase bleeding and bruising during and after surgery.
When can I return to work after rhinoplasty surgery?
After nose surgery, you typically stay in the hospital for 1 night. If you have a non-physically sedentary occupation, you can literally return to work after a few days. However, you will still have bruises along with your bandages. Most patients wait until the bandages are removed before leaving the house.
This usually happens no later than a week after surgery. However, in most cases, bruises remain even after a week. If you do not want your co-workers to see your bruises, you may need to wait up to 2 weeks after surgery. If you want them not to notice the swelling, you may have to wait at least 1 month.
Can I exercise after rhinoplasty?
It is recommended that patients wait 2 weeks before returning to strenuous exercise, upside-down yoga positions, or any activity in general that can increase heart rate and push blood flow toward the face.
Light activities such as walking will be very good for you. You usually need to wait around 4-6 weeks for activities such as diving or any activity that involves possible contact with the nose.
Can I wear glasses and a mask after rhinoplasty?
We do not recommend wearing glasses for 6 months after nose surgery, as the weight of the glasses may cause undesirable effects on the roof and bridge of the nose. When wearing a mask, it is necessary to wear the wire part so that it does not come to the bridge of the nose or the tip of the nose.