Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty

You can find everything you wonder about rhinoplasty surgery in the questions and answers below.

What are the Rhinoplasty Methods?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure. Only in a limited number of suitable cases can the nose shape be reshaped with various fillers. Other than that, all rhinoplasties are performed with surgery. Noses that can be shaped with fillers are generally fine-lined and not coarse, and only need minor corrections.

In Which Situations is Rhinoplasty Applied?

This operation is applied to patients who are not satisfied with their nose shape. If the person really has a nose structure that is incompatible and discordant in terms of facial aesthetics, the surgery is suitable for the patient.

How is Rhinoplasty Surgery Performed?

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia in an operating room in a suitable hospital. By lifting the skin and upper structure of the nose, the underlying bone, cartilage, and nasal skeleton are shaped, and mechanical causes obstructing the airway, if any, are corrected. Then, the wing and tip structures are supported and shaped. The upper structure is closed in a controlled manner, and the surgery is completed by placing silicone tampons and a plastic splint.

How Long is the Surgery Duration?

The surgery takes an average of 2-4 hours.

Is There Any Age Limit for This Operation?

There is no specific age limit, but the patient is expected to have the ability to make decisions for themselves.

Is Rhinoplasty a Very Painful Surgery?

No, it is not a painful surgery. In the first two days after the surgery, a slight tingling or discomfort due to the tampon may be felt, but there is no typical pain.

Can Rhinoplasty be Performed Together with Nasal Flesh and Nasal Congestion Surgeries?

Yes. In fact, routine practice is to perform them together. In nose operations, the inside of the nose is checked first. If there is an obstructive cause, it is removed. After that, the external skeleton and aesthetic structure of the nose are corrected.

What is Tip Plasty?

Tip plasty is a surgery performed in cases where the bone-cartilage structure is smooth enough not to require correction but the nose tip area needs correction. However, this is a rare condition. There are few primary cases where only correcting the nose tip area will suffice. In secondary cases, nose tip correction is more common.

Is it Possible to Lift Only the Nose Tip Without Intervening in the Structure of the Nose?

Yes, although rare, there are noses that can be fixed only with nose tip work without doing bone and cartilage work. However, this situation is generally encountered in secondary surgeries to be performed only to lift the nose tip in patients who have a slight drop in the nose tip after the first surgery.

What is Nasal Rasping, How is it Performed?

Nasal rasping is reducing the height of the nasal bone by bone rasping.

What is the Ideal Nose Appearance?

The ideal nose structure and face ratio are defined differently in men and women. While slightly straighter lines and a nasolabial angle of around 90 degrees are suitable for men, a slightly more curved nasal dorsum and a nasolabial angle between 95-100 degrees for women are more suitable for creating a feminine appearance.

From the front view, the right and left edges of the nasal dorsum should be symmetrical and smooth. The nose tip should always be prominent and distinguishable. In addition to these, it is important that the nostrils look equal and smooth.

In Which Season Should Rhinoplasty be Performed?

There is no special season for this, but surgery during periods of high allergens may not be suitable for sensitive people. Also, very hot weather is not conducive for surgery in terms of comfort.

Can Those with Sinusitis Have Rhinoplasty?

Yes, they can; even surgical intervention for sinusitis can be performed on these individuals in the same operation.

Before Aesthetics

What Should be Considered Before Surgery?

Before surgery, blood thinners like aspirin should be discontinued well in advance. The patient should not have a cold or flu. There should be no viral lesions such as herpes in the mouth and nose area. And in women, the surgery date should not coincide with the monthly menstrual period.

What are the Risks of Rhinoplasty?

Postoperative intranasal bleeding may occur. This happens more in cases of septoplasty, where bone septum removal is performed to open the airway. Turbinate bleeding may occur. Especially in patients with thick skin, nasal skin edema may last a long time. Bone fractures may not be from the desired locations. There may be drops in the bones. There may be hair follicle inflammations inside the nose. There may be problems with smell. However, all of these are theoretically possible. All measures are taken to prevent the risks from occurring.

After Aesthetics

Will There be a Decrease in the Sense of Smell After Rhinoplasty?

This is not a common situation. In a nose that breathes healthily and functions well, such a problem is not encountered.

Will There be a Scar on the Nose After Aesthetic Surgery?

No, no scars remain.

When Will the Swelling and Bruising After Rhinoplasty Subside?

Within 1 week – 10 days, most of the swelling and any bruising will subside.