What is nose aesthetics rhinoplasty?

What is the aim of rhinoplasty? 

The purpose of the surgery is not only to create a smooth, unchanging, stereotyped structure; is to achieve a nose that suits the face, compatible with other parts of the face. 

Is only the appearance of the nose corrected during rhinoplasty? 

Besides being an aesthetically important organ, the nose is also a functional organ for breathing. With the nose aesthetics, if the patient has breathing problems, this problem is also solved. In order to maintain the proportional harmony of the face, complementary aesthetic surgeries are performed for enlarging the jaw tip, lip thickening and other areas when necessary. 

Who are the best candidates for rhinoplasty? 

The best candidates are those who have the most realistic expectations. 

How to reconcile what the physician can do with the patient's expectation? 

First, the physician and the patient must engage in a mutual dialog. In this dialog, the physician should be very honest and the patient should be very deliberate. The patient should consciously meet the doctor and the doctor should honestly explain what he can give. 

Why is the digital media important for preoperative evaluation? 

The most important element after informing and examining the patient by the physician is the computer. In preoperative evaluation, digital photographs of the person are taken from different angles. It is displayed on the computer screen to clarify the expectations, the places that are planned to be changed and the harmony with the face. 

How is rhinoplasty operation done? 

General anesthesia is preferred for surgery. The operation lasts about 1-2 hours. The procedure may take longer since it is not a standard one. 

Are there any permanent scars after the operation? 

Nose operations are performed completely through the nose wing. There will be no visible scars. However, at the end of the surgery, small amount of edema will develop in the nose and initially the nose may look a little swollen. This swollen appearance will diminish within 3-4 weeks. 

 What should be considered after surgery? 

In the first two days, the entire face, especially around the nose, swells and begins to decrease from the third day. To reduce swelling and rapid recovery, patient shoulder rest by placing their head at a higher place. Bruises are formed under the eyes, those get pale in the fifth day and disappear completely within 10-14 days. Heavy exercises can be performed after 3-4 weeks. You should wait 3 months to wear glasses. For the first 3 months, sunscreen creams should be used. 

How many does it take for patient to return back to daily routine after the operation? 

The patient should come for 7-10 days after nose operation. The nasal plaster should be replaced and a firmly fitting plaster should be placed in the nose as the swelling in the nose decreases. At the end of one week, bandage is applied to the nose with only the patch . At the end of a week, the patient may return to work as the cast is no more.