RHINOPLASTY

What is Nose Aesthetics (Rhinoplasty)?

It is an aesthetic surgery that aims to change the shape of the nose and create a harmonious and natural nose. natural nose; It is an unobtrusive nose that cannot be seen from the other side when eye to eye. While correcting the shape of the nose, the bone and cartilage structure in the nose is reshaped in order to improve its functions (breathing, smelling, etc.), and the nasal meats, called conchae, are reduced to their normal sizes. Since the nose is in the middle of the face, it determines the expression of our face. It should be known that changes to the nose will change the facial expression. The entire face is a whole, only rhinoplasty does not change the entire face. The success of the surgery; Evaluating the face as a whole, providing a balance between the facial features of the person, and creating a general facial harmony depend on it. The procedures performed in this operation vary from person to person. The final shape of the nose should be in harmony with the condition of the forehead, temples, chin and lips.
In rhinoplasty, the length of the nose can be shortened or extended, and the curvature, cupping or bump can be corrected. Aim; to harmonize both the function and appearance of the nose with the face naturally. It is not enough for the nose to be beautiful, it must be an organ that does its job. Beauty is a concept and varies from person to person, so; The nose that the person likes himself is the most beautiful nose, it is not the nose that his friends or the environment likes. Personalized rhinoplasty should be done so that the proportions of the person’s entire face, the characteristics of the anatomical tissues, environmental factors, concomitant diseases, and the drugs used are ultimately effective.

Who Should Have Rhinoplasty?

Nose deformities caused by traumas,
Congenital or developmental nasal deformities,
For those who want to change the shape of the nose along with the breathing problem,
It can be done over the age of 17 in women and over the age of 18 in men,

Things to Do Before Rhinoplasty Surgery;

First, a comprehensive nasal examination (endoscopic and physical examination) is performed. Patients’ demands should be taken, their wishes should be determined, what the patient does not like in his nose, how he wants it to be, how much he is willing should be questioned. To meet the requests of patients; Is the anatomical structure of the face and nose (skin thickness, cartilage and bone structure, congenital anomalies such as crooked nose, palate and cleft lip, etc.) suitable for this? Can breathing problems be solved with these requests? These should be evaluated as a whole, the result should be clearly explained to the patient when the appropriateness of the anatomical structure is combined with what the physician can do, and the patient should not be put into excessive expectations. Septorhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the nose with the correction of irregular cartilage-bone structures that prevent intranasal airflow.
Your doctor will inform you about the surgery and its outcome. It should not be forgotten that the procedures are performed on living tissue, and TISSUE (skin, cartilage, bone tissue) HEALING determines the healing process. Sometimes the thickening of the bone membrane changes the result that is planned to be bent again according to the memory of the cartilage or weakened by the operations performed on the cartilage.

What Should Be Done When Deciding on Surgery?

Smoking should be quit
Discontinuation of blood thinners should be evaluated together with the physician,
There should be no infection in the nose area (flu, etc.),
Physicians should be informed about menstrual bleeding in women,
You should fast for at least six hours on the day of surgery.

Surgery Technique; The operation is performed under general anesthesia in a fully equipped hospital. On the day of surgery, routine blood tests and anesthesia examination are performed and the patient is taken to the operating room in a safe condition. The duration of the operation varies between two hours and four hours. The important thing is not the duration of the surgery, but the good result. At the end of the operation, silicone pads are placed inside the nose and external fixators are placed outside. After the patient wakes up, he is sent to bed.

Ameliyat Sonrası;

• • The patient should lie on the bed at 45 degrees. (inflation is reduced by increasing the effect of gravity),
  • Painkillers can be given for pain,
  • Blood swallowed during surgery may cause nausea and vomiting,
  • After three hours, she can be fed with watery foods,
  • Ice is applied to the eye area,
  • If all is well, she is discharged the next day with a list and prescription indicating the rules to be followed,
  • Necessary planning is done for the removal of the tampons and external fixator. Massages are performed in the manner and time recommended by your doctor.
  • Do not neglect to go to the controls at the interval called by your doctor, because your doctor may change the way of massage by following the healing process.
  • It takes about a year for the nose to fully heal and the final state to emerge.

Rules to be followed after the surgery;

• • Teeth should be brushed softly up and down,
    Hard foods should be avoided,
  • You should sleep high (at 45 degrees) at home,
  • Laughing, which moves the facial mimic muscles excessively, and excessive talking should be avoided,
  • You should stay away from seductive clothes,
  • Alcohol and cigarettes should be avoided,
  • Protect her nose from the sun for four months,
  • Strong nose cleaning should be avoided,
  • You should stay away from the sea, pool and sauna for one and a half to two months,
  • For three months, basketball, football, etc. heavy sports should be avoided,
  • Glasses should not be used for four to six months,
  • Activities that require strength or require bending for a long time should be avoided for a month.