Nose Aesthetics

Nose aesthetics is one of the most applied and popular aesthetic intervention methods in recent years. The number of people who apply for rhinoplasty continues to increase day by day, as having a smooth nose proportional to the facial features is of great importance in terms of appearance.

What is Nose Aesthetics?

In the nose aesthetics, also called Rhinoplasty, deformities in the nose or measurements of the nose are permanently corrected. In other words, in nose aesthetic surgeries, operations such as enlargement or reduction of the nose and flattening are performed.

In short, it is the intervention carried out to make the nose aesthetically proportional to the face. In some people, not only the shape of the nose changes but also the nasal septum is corrected. The type of nose aesthetic surgery that involves correcting the septum, which is a structure of cartilage and bone that divides the nasal space in two, is called Septorhinoplasty.

Who Needs Rhinoplasty?

Facial plastic surgeries can be performed after the completion of the facial development. This limit is roughly 16-17 years of ages for females and 17-18 years of ages for males. If the patient gets Rhinoplasty before these ages may need the correction surgery later. There is no upper age limit unless there is a health threat, and anyone can have plastic nose surgery.

Pregnant women should avoid Rhinoplasty surgery during their pregnancy. Pregnant women should only have this surgery if it is an obligation. Women during breastfeeding are also advised to have surgery after they start supplementary foods. If there is a health necessity, breastmilk should be accumulated for anesthesia hours. Breastfeeding can start 8 hours after anesthesia.

How to Choose the Doctor?

Aesthetic nose surgery is a critical type of surgical intervention, so you need to take extreme care when choosing your doctor. You can find detailed information about many surgical specialists online. This method gives you great convenience. However, considering the information pollution in the virtual environment, it would be best to meet the doctor face-to-face before making your decision. If there are people around you who have had rhinoplasty surgery, contacting a doctor with their reference minimizes the risk of negativity.

How Is Nose Aesthetic Surgery Performed?

During rhinoplasty, a small external cut (incision) is made to the nose to reach the cartilage, bone, and the areas that need to be corrected or changed. Elimination of the protrusions on the nasal bridge is carried out using a saw. Then the nasal bones are brought closer to each other. The surgeon reshapes or removes excess cartilage from the nose tip. Thus, the nose will have a well-proportioned shape. Besides, narrowing surgery is performed for large nostrils, and excess skin is removed. Various aesthetic interventions such as the angle between the nose and lips, nose thinning are performed, and deformities in the nose are eliminated.

Which Techniques Are Used in Rhinoplasty?

There are two types of Rhinoplasty as Open and Closed. In the Open Rhinoplasty technique, the skin is removed by making an incision between the nostrils. It is performed in Tympanoplasty surgeries and generally eliminates problems such as low nose and wideness of the nasal tip cartilage. The disadvantage of Open Rhinoplasty is that there is a chance of visible scarring. However, this trace does not remain for very long and becomes invisible over time.

In the Closed Rhinoplasty method, surgery is performed with incisions made from the inside. It is used for Mini Rhinoplasty surgeries. In cases where there is no serious harm to the nose, such surgeries fix slight cartilage protrusions and minor deformities in the nasal bridge by filing and shaving.

How Long Does the Surgery Take?

Rhinoplasty surgery usually requires 1.5-2 hours of intervention. However, this period may be prolonged in cases that require tissue removal from other parts of the body. Besides, pre-surgery;

Pay attention to eat chewable foods,

Sleep with the head at a 30-degree angle,

Breath through the mouth until the tampons are removed,

Protect the nose from bumps, and stay away from sports and exercise for a while.

How does Long Will It Take to Heal?

The bones and cartilage that make up the nasal structure are independent of each other even if they form this structure as a whole. Therefore, healing processes and shapes may vary after rhinoplasty surgery. That makes Nose Aesthetic the surgery having the most revision surgery performed. However, usually after two weeks, bruises and swellings on the face start to heal.