1- Do the tampons inserted in rhinoplasty surgery cause discomfort and pain when removed?
Removing splints and silicones is definitely not a painful process. The splint placed on the nose during the surgery stays on the nose thanks to strong adhesives and is removed painlessly with the help of a special separator. . The patient does not feel pain when the splint is removed. Silicone is used in every patient whose airway is intervened in the nose due to nasal congestion. Since these are compatible with the inner surface of the nose and are made of silicone, they prevent you from feeling pain when they are removed. Within 1 week after the surgery, both silicones and plaster are removed and patients can start their daily activities.
2- Is it a painful process after rhinoplasty surgery?
Contrary to popular belief, the process after rhinoplasty surgery is painful. It is not a process. Painkillers given after surgery are medications that can relieve your possible pain. Although we prescribe painkillers after surgery, some patients state that they do not use these medications because they do not have any pain. People's pain sensation varies depending on the person's pain threshold.
3- Will there be long-lasting swelling and bruising on my face after rhinoplasty surgery?
Contrary to popular belief After rhinoplasty, there is usually swelling and bruising, most of which subsides within a week. The patient's skin structure is the most important factor in this regard. Swelling and bruising are more expected in patients with thin and fair skin. We can minimize swelling and bruising by applying ice for two or three days after the operation. The second factor is the use of appropriate surgical technique in the subcutaneous tissue. Nowadays, nose surgery is very advanced and the desired changes can be made with different devices, millimetric incisions and tools. Post-operative bruising and swelling usually disappear within 10 days.
4- For rhinoplasty surgery, can the patient choose the nose he/she wants based on the nose shape of well-known people?
Some patients; He may want to have the same nose as his favorite model, singer or movie actor. However, every human face is unique in its own way. ir. The nose, which is in the middle of our face, should be compatible with the other proportions of the face. A nose that looks very beautiful on one person may not look good on another person. This is because everyone's facial features and proportions are different. Therefore, a separate surgery plan must be designed and implemented for each patient. At this point, whether the patient's expectations are realistic or not should be evaluated together in the nose shape interview with the patient, the patient should agree on this issue and if he is not comfortable before the surgery, he should postpone the surgery.
5- Rhinoplasty is performed on all age groups
The age at which Rhinoplasty surgery is performed varies depending on the person's bone development and gender difference. While the lower age limit for girls is 16; For men it is 17 years old. Although there is no upper age limit; Rhinoplasty is not recommended for patients of various ages with various health problems.
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