The nose is an important aesthetic unit located in the middle of the face due to its location. The shape of the nose is one of the elements that affect the visual identity of a person. Although its size changes in adolescence, it usually takes its final shape with the completion of bone development and the end of puberty.
Rhinoplasty surgery is to make the nose shape compatible with the face. Rhinoplasty is an operation performed for aesthetic purposes. It is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgeries in Turkey. In social life, it can negatively affect self-confidence due to the shape of the nose. Studies have shown that people who have undergone rhinoplasty surgery are more comfortable in society than before.
Septorhinoplasty surgery is an operation to correct both nasal deformity and breathing function. Blows to the nose at a young age can impair the function of the nose. Besides the breathing problem, the shape of the nose can be harmonized with the face.
Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) takes about 1-3 hours. It is performed under general anesthesia. It can be done with open or closed technique, depending on the shape of the nose. Depending on the procedure performed on the patient, an intranasal tampon and a splint can be placed outside the nose at the end of the surgery. The new generation nose pads are silicone and it is not more painful to remove. It is usually removed on the 2nd day. The splint is only on the nose and is removed on the 7th day. Patients return to work life in an average of 7-10 days. 80% of nasal edema resolves within the first month. But it reaches its final shape in 6 months or 1 year.
