Who can have this surgery?
Patients with inability to breathe through the nose and deformities in the nose due to birth or trauma. Patients who do not have a problem breathing through the nose but want to change the shape of their nose.
What are the benefits of this surgery?
Increased quality of life with better breathing through the nose, increased sleep quality, decreased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections, decreased snoring, aesthetics Along with the improvement of the appearance, it is expected that the self-confidence will increase and the emotional state will improve positively.
Is there any age or gender discrimination for the surgery?
It is not recommended for children under the age of 17. There is no gender discrimination.
What kind of problems can be solved with this surgery?
Reducing or enlarging the nose, removing the nose bridge, correcting the crooked nose and asymmetrical nose shape seen from the outside. , lifting the tip of the nose, curving the nose, reducing the wings of the nose, thinning the very round nose tip and allowing comfortable breathing through both nostrils.
How many hours does the surgery take?
The surgery may take an average of 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on the size of the problem.
What can the patient expect after the surgery?
After the surgery, a stabilizer is placed on the back of the nose. The patient wakes up with 1-2 mm thick soft silicone leaves inside the molded nose. It is recommended to lie with the head slightly elevated and apply cold compresses around the eyes. Silicones are removed on the 1st day after the surgery, and a mold is removed on the 10th day. The result obtained is not the final version of the nose. Reaching the final shape of the nose is a slow process. On average, it can take 1-1.5 years. For this reason, the patient should not panic and be patient about the initial appearance. Over time, the swelling will decrease and the nose will become more natural and compatible with the face day by day. The need for correction with additional minor surgeries may arise. It is not recommended to make this correction before 6 months or even 1 year.
How many days should you rest?
You will stay in the hospital for 1 night. A minimum of 7 days of home rest is recommended.
What are the factors that negatively affect the results of the surgery?
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A general history of poor wound healing, having had many nose surgeries before, having oily and thick nasal skin, weak nasal cartilages, excessive roundness of the tip of the nose, not following the rules after surgery, which can negatively affect the results.
What are the factors that positively affect the results of surgery?
Young age, no problems with wound healing, not having had a nose surgery before, strong cartilages and medium thickness. It positively affects the skin surgery results.
What are the advantages of the ultrasonic rhinoplasty (aesthetic nose surgery performed using ultrasound method) method?
In this surgery, the nasal bones are shaped with controlled incisions. Incisions made with the classical method may cause damage to the soft tissues around the bone. Ultrasonic cutters greatly reduce this damage. Bone cuts at millimeter and exact locations can be made more easily with ultrasonic cutters. Soft tissues such as vessels, nerves and muscles are protected without being damaged by the ultrasonic method. Bone shaping is done in a controlled and rapid manner. Post-operative swelling, pain and bruising are minimized. This accelerates the healing time. It is easier to achieve the desired ideal results in rhinoplasty performed with ultrasonic cutters.
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