What is an open rhinoplasty operation?
Open rhinoplasty is a nasal reconstruction operation. Nasal disorders that prevent breathing such as the curvature of cartilage, the nasal concha bullosa, and similar are eliminated. Nasal appearance disorders such as aesthetically disturbing curvature, bridge, crookedness are corrected.
What is the primary purpose of rhinoplasty?
The priority is to attain an attractive nose that looks natural and that is compatible with the individual’s face. The fact that the nose does not look ‘done’ is the key to a successful rhinoplasty. A nose that breathes well and makes the person happy is a must for rhinoplasty.
What does success in rhinoplasty depend on?
The success of the surgery depends on the patient’s age, patient’s general health condition, the structure of the skin of the nose, the severity of impairment in the appearance of the nose, the patient’s previous rhinoplasty operation, the wound-healing ability of tissues, smoking, and the condition of other structures of the face and the compatibility between the patient and the doctor apart from the surgeon’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
Who can be a candidate for rhinoplasty?
Patients who complain of nasal congestion and whose examination detected deviation and swelling of the nasal concha and also requested visual/aesthetic improvement of their nose when planning operation. Patients who do not have a problem with nasal congestion, but only need treatment aesthetically. Rhinoplasty is performed for all patients who are 18 and have completed the development of cartilage and bone.
Do I really need rhinoplasty?
If you have a deformity that you see as a ‘problem’ in your nose. If you like your face but think your nose is not in harmony with your face. If the thought of “not from this angle” comes to mind frequently while taking a photo. If you think that people focus on your nose in close contact and you feel that your self-esteem becomes low. I recommend you to get a professional opinion.
Is rhinoplasty painful? Is it difficult?
General anesthesia is applied so that you do not feel or remember what was done during rhinoplasty. It feels similar to sleeping for the patient and pain can be relieved with simple painkillers such as paracetamol (Minoset/Parol) after surgery. For the surgeon, it would not be wrong to say that it is one of the most difficult operations of plastic surgery, where art and surgery meet in parallel difficulty with nose disorders.
How is rhinoplasty performed?
Only with an incision made between the nostrils, the nasal cartilage is exposed, and the entire operation is performed. The open technique provides a more meticulous and more robust working opportunity for the nose. In cartilage, the desired changes are created with rasps and chisels, while in bones, the desired changes are made by weakening, strengthening, adding, and removing with different methods. By reusing the material in your nose, the nose is reshaped.
How long does rhinoplasty take?
This operation, which ends in the blink of an eye for the patient, varies from nose to nose for the surgeon but lasts from 2 to 5 hours (average 3 hours). In fact, the correct answer would be ‘it ends when I’m satisfied’. The important thing is to achieve the goal of a nose that looks better and attractive, but also breathes well, rather than duration.
Could you describe the post-operation process?
It is safer and more comfortable to spend the evening of the day you have surgery in the hospital. Resting and applying ice above the head with a few pillows will reduce swelling and bruising. Bleeding in the form of drip/leakage from the nose is a normal condition. You can go home the next morning. After that, you should wash your nose frequently and protect it from impacts. Sutures and tampons are removed, although it may vary, within 1 week. Afterwards, you will have a follow-up period in the 1st, 3rd, and 6th-month controls. It takes 6 months to 1 year for the nose to take its final shape.
Is rhinoplasty a painful operation?
Contrary to popular belief, rhinoplasty is not a painful operation. A simple painkiller such as paracetamol is sufficient after the operation. In fact, the operation is so pain-free that there is a belief among patients who underwent the operation that it is more difficult to remove the “tampon”.
Are tampons used in the operation?
While tampons were used in the nose after the operation before, now channeled silicone casts, which makes respiration easier, are used. Removal of this silicone can be quite easy when you moisturize your nose sufficiently. It would be enough for silicone to stay in your nose for 3-4 days.
