Rhinoplasty
What is rhinoplasty?
The surgical operation in which the nose structure is changed for visually beautifying or healthy breathing and sleep is called rhinoplasty.
Although the facial structure is the first area that stands out in social life, the elimination of genetic and accidental deformities of shape and symmetry can increase the quality of life of the individual aesthetically and psychologically. It is an operation that can achieve very successful results with new techniques as a result of rapid developments in the field of aesthetic surgery. With rhinoplasty surgeries; the size of the nose can be enlarged or reduced, the nose tip and arch structure can be changed, the nostrils can be reduced and enlarged, the nasal tip, lip and nasal root forehead symmetries can be corrected. In addition to these, deviated septum, polyps, sinusitis, nasal concha and breathing problems can be eliminated.
What are the current techniques in Rhinoplasty surgery?
The technique and approach to be applied should be determined by the doctor considering the patient’s nose structure and post-operative expectations. It is generally performed using open and closed surgery. One or more of the techniques such as Reduction rhinoplasty (nose reduction), Preservation Rhinoplasty (preservative nose surgery), Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty, Piezzo Rhinoplasty, Diamond Rhinoplasty, Precision Rhinoplasty, Tiprinoplasty can be used during the surgery.
What should be done before rhinoplasty surgery?
After the preliminary examination, your doctor will perform a series of tests to determine your suitability for the operation and will examine your patient’s medical history. The risk of operation is high in patients with bleeding disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Patients who smoke should quit or take a break from smoking. It increases the risk of complications in the operation, delays healing afterwards and increases the risk of infection.
The Surgery
Rhinoplasty surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, except for minor corrections. Although it varies according to the techniques applied, the operation takes 2 hours on average. It may take one day with the pre- and post-operative procedures. Usually the patient is discharged on the same day.
Recovery process after surgery
After rhinoplasty surgery, patients can get up and walk around 5-6 hours after surgery and can eat if they do not have nausea and vomiting. If tampons are placed in the nose during the surgery, they are removed 1-2 days, and the mold placed in the nose 1 week later. The patient can return to work life in an average of 1 week to 10 days. In this process, bruises and swellings caused by surgery can be covered with make-up. In the 1-month period after the operation, the edema in the nose decreases by 80%. It may take 1 year for the nose structure to take its final shape.
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