Nose Surgery “Rhinoplasty” is the first cosmetic operation that comes to mind. Nose surgeries are very popular aesthetic operations all over the world. Rhinoplasty solves breathing problems and gives beautiful aesthetical nose structure.
The nose is our first organ that attracts attention on our face. For this reason, people who are not satisfied with the shape of their nose are negatively affected socially and psychologically. Nose surgeries are performed not only for aesthetic purposes, but also to give a person healthy breathing function. If a person has a good rhinoplasty operation will improve their image and breathing health. After the operation, patients will make peace with mirrors, their self-confidence increases and their quality of their social life.
Rhinoplasty surgeries should be done very carefully and should be performed by Plastic Surgeons to have a functional and aesthetical nose. People who want to have a nose surgery for aesthetic purposes should not face post-operative breathing complications.
Open or Closed Nose Surgery
There are techniques many used in Rhinoplasty surgeries such as open and closed. Whether people have open or closed rhinoplasty depends on the structure of the patient’s nose, what kind of nose shape they want after surgery and also the respiratory disorders.
For open nose surgery, a small incision is made under the lower part of the nose, and the surgery is performed. During Open rhinoplasty surgery, plastic surgeon can see more clearly and what the nose needs. Although closed nose surgeries are very popular today, they are not suitable for every patient. For some patients, open nose surgery is inevitable in order to get effective results.
Who Can Have Nose Surgery?
Nose surgeries can be performed for patients who have breathing difficulties, who have a deformed nose, or those who want to change their image. Patients who have a good general health condition and who are suitable with general anesthesia can have nose surgery.
Nose Shapes
In nose surgery, the nose shapes that patients demand may vary according to their facial structures and beauty perceptions of the patient. In these surgeries, most requests are made such as nasal reduction, nasal tip reduction, removal of the nose bridge, shortening the nose length, and reduction of the nostrils.
Nose Surgery and Postop-Process:
It is very important that you tell your plastic surgeon all the details about your general health, medications, and chronic conditions before the surgery. Knowing these important details, the surgeon can take precautions in terms of complications that may occur after surgery.
Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) healing process is step by step. On the day of surgery, patients spend the night at the hospital. The patient can be discharged the next day after the necessary checks. Splint is attached to the patient in the operation and this splint is taken on the 9th day of the rhinoplasty. In the meantime, the first check is made on the 4th or 5th day after surgery. Splint is taken on the 9th day. It takes 6-12 months for the swelling to pass.
