Rhinoplasty Surgery

RHINOPLASTY (Nose Job Surgery)

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job Surgery) in Antalya is a surgical procedure that reshapes or resizes the nose. It can correct a variety of concerns, including a visible bump on the nasal bridge, a droopy or enlarged nasal tip, a nose that's off-centre or crooked, or asymmetry due to a previous injury.

Nose job surgery at formedi is the process of reforming the nose. With nose job surgery, procedures like nose reduction, nose enlargement, and nasal tip lift, nasal bone removal are carried out.

The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and the duration of nose aesthetics varies between 1-2 hours including operation time, anaesthesia, and awakening time.
After nose job surgery at formedi, patients can usually be sent home on the same day and go to work after a few days with the control and knowledge of their surgeon.

Why is communication with the doctor in rhinoplasty surgery very important?

Communication between patients and plastic surgeons plays an important role in the success and progress of the surgery.
The planning process will start after you discuss with your surgeon what you expect from nose job surgery and you are comprehensively informed. Another point to be noted here is that if the nasal skin is thick, the nose job surgery is performed to ensure that the most natural result is achieved.

Before Nose Job Surgery:

General or local anaesthesia is used during nose aesthetic surgery, however, plastic surgeons mostly prefer to perform such operations under general anaesthesia. Before the surgery on your consultation, previous operations, any medication used, allergy or breathing difficulty and the use of tobacco (smoking, etc.) should be told to the surgeon, who will perform your surgery. Any expectations and concerns must be specified before the procedure. Your doctor may recommend you stop certain medicines and tobacco use before surgery.

How does nose aesthetic surgery (Rhinoplasty) perform in Turkey?

The duration of the operation is between 1-2 hours including anaesthesia and awakening time. During the procedure, the operation starts with the incisions made through the nostrils; after correcting the nasal tip and internal problems, if any, tampons, if needed, are placed in the nostrils and additionally a plaster splint is placed on the back of the nose; and the operation is terminated. Eyelids are closed with a patch on the first day to minimize swelling and bruising on the eyelids. After the doctor’s check-up, the patient may be sent home on the same day after the surgery.

After the nose job surgery, you may feel swelling, nasal pain, headache, muscle aches, and weakness. These effects can be minimized by the medication, your doctor will give. According to the structure of the patients, bruising and swelling around the eyes may be experienced, even on rare occasions. In the first few days, it is recommended to sleep with a few pillows on the back, except for necessities. Because of the tampons, it might be difficult to breathe at the beginning that's why patients should breathe through the mouth. By taking deep breaths while your mouth is open, it is possible to get rid of the sense of sneezing. Even if these tampons are removed, breathing problems may be experienced between 2-4 months.

Complications after nose job surgery in Antalya:

When the surgery is done by an experienced surgeon, surgery risks will be lower. However, there is still a risk to a certain extent, because every surgical operation has a certain risk. These risks include infection, inflammation, nasal bleeding, anaesthesia-related risks, and very thin vascularization of the nose. There are no visible scars unless the procedure is performed to reduce the nostrils. Because the surgery is performed inside the nose. In open nose job operations, there will be a scar mark in the lower part of the nose, so the patient will not experience any scar marks because the techniques used by aesthetic surgeons are usually closed nose surgery techniques.

There is always a risk after the nose job surgery, i.e. one in ten patients has a second operation risk, even on the most competent hands. The second nose surgery is always simpler than the first one.

Recommendations of Plastic Surgeons after Nose Job Surgery

Patients can stand up and go to work after a few days with the permission of their doctor. Eyelids open on the day of the surgery. Tampons can be removed after 3-5 days depending on the deviation. Dissolvable stitches do not need removal except for special cases. After the surgery, patients should not blow or wipe the nose to clean it. Plaster bandages will be removed on the 6th- 7th day. After this, apply massage that your surgeon will explain, in time. The nose should be protected for two months. You should not wear glasses, protect the nose from impact, lie down on your nose or walk under the sun. For 2-3 weeks, difficult movements (running, swimming, sexual intercourse, movements that increase blood pressure, etc.) should be avoided. In particular, patients coming from abroad state that they choose Turkey as we have the best surgeons, and in terms of health and aesthetics Turkey is a very advantageous country.

70-90% of the swelling will disappear within the first month and the rest within 6-12 months. Generally, the swelling on the section near the nostril will disappear at the end of the recovery process. The occurrence of risks depends on your compliance with the surgeon's advice. Sometimes your nose can bleed with one or two drops, which will stop over time. You should ask your surgeon about the questions you have in mind.

Points to be considered after Rhinoplasty Surgery:

• Tampons make it difficult to breathe from your nose. Patches on the eyelids may prevent you from seeing. Do not touch them, your doctor will remove them when required.
• It is useful to take a sufficient amount of warm liquids, eat soft foods, and keep your lips wet (with gel or creams).
• Use only prescribed medications and never use medication like aspirin or containing aspirin.
• When sleeping or resting, keep your head high with at least two pillows, so that fewer bumps and bruises will be seen.
• There may be a pink/light red coloured leak from your nose; in the event of continuous red bleeding, please inform your surgeon's assistant over the phone.
• Plaster bandage after surgery will only help shape the nose if it is removed in time by your doctor.
• There will be tampons under your nose, about which you are informed how to change, you can change them whenever you feel uncomfortable.
• Do not touch your nose, protect it from impact.
• Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush.
• Avoid movements that increase blood pressure for two weeks after surgery.
• Do not be exposed to direct sunlight for two months.
• When your nose bandage is opened, it may seem to snub, and there will be a 5-10-degree decrease in the first month.
• You may feel numbness in your nose and upper lip. This is temporary.
• You can clean your nose 2-3 times a day by using the cream and cotton swab as shown to you.
• Your nose will be clogged for 2-4 months. It's normal. Don't try to blow your nose or sneeze. If you have to sneeze, sneeze with an open mouth.
• Depression may be seen after the operation, and the first appearance after the operation may make you nervous. Full recovery will take 6-12 months.
• After the tampons, you can go to work, avoiding difficult movements.
• You can wear make-up
  

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