Rhinoplasty

Although it is difficult to follow the ever-changing aesthetic trends, there is a new trend that never changes, as if defiantly over the years. A small, elegant, shaped nose…

Although there are apple cheeks one year, cheek dimples the next, big breast form one year, small breast form the next, and many other changes, when it comes to the nose, the aesthetic trend of the years remains unaltered. Moreover, thanks to developing medical technologies and new methods added to rhinoplasty day by day, rhinoplasty is still one of the most performed aesthetic surgeries in the world, along with breast aesthetic operations.

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty to the person; It is one of the most frequently performed operations in the world, which aims to create a harmony by combining aesthetics and functionality that is elegant, compatible with facial features, and that performs the breathing function in the best way. In order to undergo rhinoplasty, which can be performed for many reasons, it is necessary to be over the age of 18 and not have a medical obstacle to anesthesia. The reason for the age limit of 18 in rhinoplasty surgery is that the facial features of the person begin to settle and complete the development of the internal structures of the nose.

When is rhinoplasty needed?

Rhinoplasty may be needed as a result of a trauma (a car accident, etc.), as well as in congenital nasal arched appearance, curvature, crookedness, too large or small nose wings, too large or small compared to the face of the person’s nose. Rhinoplasty operations are shape operations and generally interfere with the general form of the nose. If the person has difficulty in breathing, then the operation to be performed is functional nose surgery. However, both of these operations can be performed at once, if there is no formal complaint, only functional surgery that intervenes in the internal structures of the nose, or if there is no difficulty in breathing, rhinoplasty can be performed alone, or rhinoplasty, as it is called in the literature. .

What are the techniques used in rhinoplasty?

When it comes to rhinoplasty, today’s piezzo, let down rhinoplasty, etc. Although many techniques are mentioned, there are basically two techniques in rhinoplasty surgeries. These; open and closed techniques. The rest is piezzo etc. rhinoplasty techniques are the main open technique and the subcategories of the closed technique that I have just mentioned.

• Rhinoplasty with open technique

Open rhinoplasty, which is still frequently preferred today, is a comfortable and reliable procedure because the surgeon’s angle of view is clear and high. In this method, incisions are made in the lower part of the nose between the two nostrils and the junction of the nose wings with the face, and the nose skin is lifted like a cover. Then the bone and cartilage tissue, which we call the internal structures of the nose, is shaped. It is harmonized with the facial features and the nose skin is covered over the nose like a veil, and aesthetic stitches are made from the nose wings and the lower part of the nose. In this surgery, a tiny scar remains, but since the incisions are made from the junction of the nose with the face, the scars are almost invisible.

• Rhinoplasty with closed technique

Rhinoplasty performed with the closed technique, which is increasing its popularity day by day among rhinoplasty surgery techniques, is a comfortable and reliable procedure, as it offers a faster recovery time and does not leave any visible scars. In this technique, no incision is made from the outside. The internal structures of the nose are shaped by entering through the nostrils. The biggest advantage of the closed technique is that there is no incision and therefore no visible scars in the closed technique. However, the surgeon’s angle of view in the closed technique is not as wide as in the rhinoplasty performed with the open technique.

Piezzo surgery, which is a popular application of recent times, is the process of shaping the bones, which work with ultrasound sound waves and are shaped by breaking beforehand, thus causing many swelling and bruises after the operation, with the vibration of sound waves. In piezzo surgery, no fracture is made in the internal structures of the nose. In this way, there is less bruising and swelling. Although piezzo surgery can be used in both closed and open rhinoplasty surgeries, it is generally used in open technique.

Is there an age limit for rhinoplasty surgery?

Any accident, trauma etc. unless there is a situation, individuals must be over the age of 18 for rhinoplasty surgery. The reason for this is that the person must have completed the development of bone and cartilage structures and the facial features must be clear.

Rhinoplasty preparation process

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries in the world. After being so widespread, it should be said that the advertisements about this operation are increasing day by day. I’m talking about advertisements here because unfortunately advertisements do not always reflect the truth when it comes to rhinoplasty, so rhinoplasty candidates who fall under the illusion of various advertisements may be disappointed at the end of the day. First of all, the first preparation you need to do about the surgery is to set your expectations exactly and be realistic about these expectations. However, you should specify what exactly you are complaining about in your nose, what kind of form you want and what is important to you. Afterwards, you should share your medical history and the medications you use with us, if there are blood thinners among these drugs, you should stop using them 10 days before the operation, with the knowledge of the doctor who prescribed them.

Another preparation you can make for rhinoplasty is to take a break from smoking in order to have a quicker and quicker recovery period, as it slows down cell renewal.

Rhinoplasty surgery

The first step for rhinoplasty is a detailed consultation examination. In this examination, your new nose form is determined by making personal planning on your photos and 3D models. Afterwards, a common, suitable surgery date is determined between the patient and the doctor for both parties. On the day of the operation, it is important that you have not taken any medication before you have been fasting for 12 hours before entering the operation. Rhinoplasty operations take an average of 2.5 – 3 hours, depending on the procedure to be performed. It is important for you to stay in the hospital for 1 day after the operation performed under general anesthesia and to have a comfortable first night after the operation. Afterwards, you can be discharged from the hospital and return to your social life in an average of 4-5 days. After the first week of the operation, the splint on your nose is removed and you can continue your daily life comfortably. Although rhinoplasty surgery offers a comfortable and fast recovery process, it should not be forgotten that the final results of the surgery will take between 6 months and 1 year.

Things to consider after rhinoplasty

Although rhinoplasty is a comfortable operation, it is an operation that requires experience, moreover, it requires the maximum attention of the patient during the postoperative period as well as the surgeon during the operation. Glasses should not be used within 2 months after surgery.

The nose should be protected against impacts for 3 months. It is necessary not to go to hot places such as saunas and Turkish baths, where there is a lot of steam. It is necessary to stay away from sunbathing for several months. It is necessary to avoid sports and exercise for two weeks, and long walks in the first few days.