Nose surgeries come to the fore after health problems or aesthetic concerns. It is possible to collect health problems under two groups.
Structural defects in the nose prevent the person from breathing properly and the nose loses its ability to perform this function. These possible problems significantly affect a person's quality of life. These aforementioned conditions may be genetic or may occur due to the narrowing or obstruction of the air ducts as a result of reasons such as previous trauma.
Deformities in the nose may also be due to genetic reasons, but can also be seen as a result of crashes, falls or similar traumas, burns or various diseases. It is also possible for deformities to cause psychological problems in the person. Nose aesthetic surgeries (Rhinoplasty) provide partial or complete solution to these problems.
Those who want to have nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) for aesthetic reasons usually request that the nose shapes they think are not suitable for their facial structures to be made into the shape they want. In fact, although the patient's request is taken into account before the rhinoplasty operation, the physician's experience and medical knowledge should be the main factor in choosing the most accurate shape. The physician will make the choice that will look both aesthetically beautiful and surgically correct by taking the patient's opinion.
In general, those who want to resemble the popular people in the society physically, refer to this person by applying to plastic surgery. Since the nose is one of the most important points in facial aesthetics, these requests are also common in nose surgeries. The attitude of the physician in these requests should be to determine whether the patient really needs this aesthetic and, if necessary, to discourage the patient from this operation. However, rhinoplasty is performed if there is a condition that affects the person's aesthetic appearance or prevents them from feeling well.
The shape of the nose is chosen according to the proportions determined according to the structure of the face after the measurements made. Although the nose is located in the middle of the face, it is an organ that is expected to not attract attention. While speaking face to face, we communicate by looking at the eyes and lips of the person in front of us, we do not look at the nose. This shows us that the nose should be in a way that should not attract attention. For this reason, the aim in rhinoplasty will be to obtain a natural-looking result suitable for the facial structure.
Rhinoplasty operations are an operation that can be performed after the person's developmental age ends. It is necessary for the nose to take its final shape, and for this reason, it is essential that the development be completed. In addition, the psychological aspect of this development is examined by specialist and experienced doctors.
In cases where people who have undergone rhinoplasty surgery before are not satisfied with the result, performing a re-nasal aesthetic operation after consulting with their physician and the physician's approval is called "revision rhinoplasty". Revision surgeries are more difficult than first-time nose surgeries since the nose was intervened during previous surgeries.
Nose curvature or deviation is seen in two ways. The type that only concerns the structures inside the nose is also seen. At the same time, there was a type that affected both internal and external structures and caused the appearance of curvature in the nose from the outside. Such curvatures can block the airway. However, nasal curvature does not always cause breathing problems. Insufficient oxygen intake causes organs to not be fed at the desired level. This situation, which also affects the sleep pattern, prevents people from resting and causes the quality of life to deteriorate. After the examination and considering the patient's complaint level, it is possible to obtain a better breathing and aesthetic appearance by correcting the curvatures present inside and outside.
Restrictions are required in the use of some drugs before surgery. In addition, the rules applied in all general anesthesia operations are valid in these operations. These rules are conveyed to the patient by the specialist doctor and health personnel.
Rhinoplasty surgeries are performed under general anesthesia. It must be performed in the operating room under hospital conditions with appropriate equipment. The operations are performed with closed or open technique. The operation time lasts between 1-3 hours.
The patient stays in the hospital for one night as a precaution. In some cases, temporary bruising and swelling occur after nose surgery. However, after a certain period of time, this situation disappears. If a buffer is placed, it is removed after 2-4 days. 6-8, where bone healing is thought to occur partially. The splints placed on the nose are removed. If open rhinoplasty is performed, healing is seen by leaving a vague scar.
During the first few days, it is possible to see very light leaks and light blockages. In the first month, there may be swelling in the nose due to edema due to surgery, which may affect breathing slightly. This swelling is removed with the drugs recommended by the doctor.
The time to start work after the surgery depends on the technique of the surgery, the procedures performed, the recovery potential of the patient, the work performed by the patient and the environment in which he lives. If patients who work at a desk do not care about the appearance of their splints in the nose, they can start work on the fourth day. It is recommended for people who work very actively to start work between 7-10 days.
Smoking negatively affects the healing process. Some external factors should also be considered during the treatment process. It should be protected from sunlight for 3 months. Since there is no incision after closed surgeries, there is no need to take extra protection against sunlight, but it should be remembered that; Protection from the sun is always important to prevent premature aging of the skin. Swimming, running and similar activities are restricted for certain periods according to the procedures and technique. It is recommended to obtain additional information from the doctor about the use of contact lenses and glasses.
Complete recovery after nose surgeries takes place at the end of a period of 3-6 months.
