Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

The overall attractiveness of your face is significantly influenced by your nose, as it is the most prominent feature of your face. Nose surgery can make a dramatic change in your overall look and help you to achieve a more balanced facial appearance. Due to its great influence on self-image, many men and women prefer getting a rhinoplasty.

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a surgery that is designed to improve the shape, size, and symmetry of the nose, nasal tip, and nostrils. The changes in the structure do not only affect the entire facial appearance but can also help resolve the patient’s problems with breathing. It is a life-changing surgery, thus, it is complex and one of the most challenging surgeries that is performed by plastic surgeons.

Rhinoplasty Techniques

Even though it is frequently performed as a cosmetic procedure, rhinoplasty can be used to correct functional problems as well. Unlike cosmetic rhinoplasty, functional rhinoplasty is used to correct abnormalities, nasal fractures, and breathing problems usually caused by physical trauma. Plastic surgeons may prefer open or closed rhinoplasty, according to the patient’s needs.

• Open Rhinoplasty

The incision is made across the columella and the nasal skin that covers the bones and cartilage is lifted.

• Closed Rhinoplasty

During this procedure, two incisions are made inside the nose and the nasal skin is not lifted.

Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. For instance, closed rhinoplasty has less side effects and a shorter recovery time and the scars are almost invisible. On the other hand, in open rhinoplasty plastic surgeons are able to access different parts of the nose which minimizes the risk of nasal asymmetry, yet the longer recovery time and side effects are the cons of this technique. Besides these techniques, there are different procedures such as revision rhinoplasty, which is a second surgical attempt to achieve the results desired in the first place, and septoplasty, which is designed to correct the deviated septum.

Who is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Individuals who are unhappy with the shape and size of their nose or have snoring issues and difficulty in breathing are the ideal candidates for rhinoplasty. By fixing nasal asymmetry, improving their side profile, and solving their breathing problems, this surgery helps patients to restore their self-confidence and gives them a better quality of life.

Nose Surgery Results and Recovery

The surgery method impacts patients’ healing process. The surgery takes 2-4 hours, and requires general anesthesia. The first 48 hours might be challenging because of the discomfort and pain. However, the pain can be eased by medications. Usually, patients can return to their normal activities a week after the surgery and the side effects including swelling, bruising, bleeding and stuffiness are temporary. Following the rhinoplasty, patients should keep their heads elevated while sleeping and apply cold packs to reduce bleeding and minimize swelling. Also, they should avoid exercising and lifting heavy stuff as their blood pressure increases. After 9-12 months, the final results are visible.

İstanbul Rhinoplasty Prices

To achieve a perfectly natural result at an affordable price, patients from all over the world come to Turkey. The prices of rhinoplasty in Turkey mostly depend on the technique used and the surgeon’s experience. If you are thinking of getting nose surgery in Istanbul, then you are in the right place! Since it is a complex surgery, it should be performed by highly experienced and skilled plastic surgeons. At LydiaMed, our surgeons are thrilled to get started on your transformation! If you are interested, then feel free to contact us for detailed information about the surgery, all-inclusive packages and prices.