Rhinoplasty (nose aesthetics), Rhinoplasty is a surgical operation performed to improve the shape and/or functions of the nose. With rhinoplasty, the back of the nose can be corrected, the tip of the nose can be shaped, the width of the nose can be narrowed and a nasal profile that is more compatible with facial features can be obtained. At the same time, structural disorders that cause breathing problems such as septum deviation and turbinate hypertrophy can also be treated during rhinoplasty surgery.
Rhinoplasty surgery can be performed with open or closed technique. In open rhinoplasty, an incision is made between the nostrils in the middle column structure called columella, while in closed rhinoplasty, all incisions are made through the nose and there is no visible incision or scar on the outer surface of the nose. In addition, preservation or structural rhinoplasty methods can be preferred in terms of surgical technique.
Preservation rhinoplasty, is a technique that aims to shape the dorsum of the nose (dorsum) by preserving its natural structure and connective tissues.
Structural rhinoplasty is an approach based on the reconstruction of nasal bone and cartilage structures. In this technique, the nasal arch is removed, the nasal roof is opened and reconstructed in a controlled manner; cartilage grafts are used more frequently. If both techniques are applied together hybrid rhinoplasty is defined as.
Rhinoplasty surgery is usually performed under general anaesthesia. The duration of the operation is between 2-3 hours on average. Discharge is usually planned after one night hospitalisation. On the 5th-7th postoperative days, nasal tampons and splint are removed and patients can return to their daily lives. For about two weeks, the nose can be taped with intermittent changes. The final shape of the nose is formed within 6-12 months.
