The nose is one of the most valuable elements in providing facial aesthetics and facial integrity apart from its breathing function.
What is Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Rhinoplasty operations, known in medicine as rhinoplasty, are operations performed to correct or beautify the hereditary appearance of the nose, and to eliminate accidental deformities.
The aim of rhinoplasty operations is to create a nose structure and form that is compatible with the whole face and fully fulfills its functions. In this operation, breathing operations and rhinoplasty operations are performed at the same time.
What are the Problems of Nose Aesthetics?
Individuals who are suitable for rhinoplasty operations should have one or more of the three characteristics. These features are;
– Having a hereditary problem with the appearance of the nose,
– Deterioration of the structure of the nose as a result of an accident or injury
– Low or insufficient breathing functions
What Should Be Done Before Nose Aesthetic Surgery?
First of all, nasal problems and requests should be communicated to your specialist in a clear form. In this sense, your doctor will evaluate your nose-related ailments and your expectations from the operation. Before the operation, photographs of the nose of the person are taken from different angles and the problems in the nose are determined. It is determined whether there is a problem with breathing in the nose. If there are problems such as polyps or nasal flesh, it is stated to the person that these problems can be eliminated during the operation. After these processes, the time when the surgery will be performed is determined together with the person.
How is Nose Aesthetic Surgery Performed?
Rhinoplasty operations are performed with closed or open nose surgery technique. In general, tampons are not used after the operation, and if necessary, soft silicone tampons with holes are used to allow you to breathe comfortably. Although the operation varies according to the size of the process to be performed, it takes approximately 30 to 90 minutes in the middle. After this surgery, which is performed under local or general anesthesia, individuals are usually kept under surveillance for one day.
What Should Be Done After Rhinoplasty Operation?
Individuals who have undergone the operation are discharged 1 day after the operation. Juicy foods can be taken 4 hours after the operation, and a shower can be taken 2 days after the operation. The use of alcohol and tobacco products is inconvenient during the beautification period. In the first week after the operation, attention should be paid to the sleeping position and it should be tried to sleep with the head elevated. When you sleep in this form, the swelling that occurs or may occur in the nose will go down in an easy way. Splints and bands remaining in the nose can be removed within 3 to 5 days from the operation.
Who Can Have Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Unless there is a special condition, these operations can be performed after the age of 18 in order to complete the anatomical development for anyone with nasal deformities.