Aesthetic Rhinoplasty(Nose Job)
The most frequently asked questions of patients before a nose job operation are mainly related to how operation is performed, and what happens especially during recovery period. You can find in this article the basic information we compiled for the patients who have concerns relating to nose job operation, and want to have detailed information about the operation process.
What is a nose job operation?
A nose job is a surgical operation performed to reshape the eyelids in line with the appropriate requests of the client. The main purpose of the operation is to make patient have the nose appearance that she likes and therefore help them to be psychosocially happy and self- confident. A successful nose job operation aims at understanding the appearance that a patient has in her mind accurately, and performing the operations that will make this appearance possible in the most natural and healthy manner as practicable as possible.
Nose jobs are performed for different purposes such as
- To rectify the nasal hump
- To rectify axial curvature of nose
- To reshape the nose tip
The aesthetic changes desired by the patient are made using different methods in the nose job (rhinoplasty) performed by the cosmetic and plastic surgeons.
What techniques are used in the nose job operation?
In nose jobs, two different techniques are used to access the nasal bone and tissues, and make desired rectifications in the site. In the method so-called open technique, incisions are opened in both inside of the nose and columella, while, in the closed technique, no incision opened in the columella. The method is chosen according to the details of the operation planned and the preference of the surgeon.
How is a nose job operation performed?
As with any surgical procedure, first of all, the needs and general health condition of the patient is determined via a medical examination to be performed by a medical doctor. After examination where general roadmap is defined, what can be done to satisfy the desired change in the nasal region is determined in a realistic manner. Patient is prepared by the anesthesia specialists to the operation before the operation which is performed under the general anesthesia. During operation, bone and cartilage tissue of the patient is reshaped and, if necessary, nasal wings are reshaped, too. In the final stage of the operation, if necessary, silicone tampon is placed inside the nose, and nasal brace is placed on the nose.
Do I feel pain due to nose job operation?
Since the nose job operation is performed under the general anesthesia, patient is in sleeping state during operation and does not feel any pain. After operation, pain feeling that may be felt by patients can be prevented using pain killer medications.
How long does recovery take after nose job operation?
In general approach, 1 overnight of hospitalization after nose job operation is sufficient. It takes an average of 1 weeks for a patient to return to social life and business life after nose job operation. Purple spots and temporary edema that may form in the operated region after operation will regress in 1 week. It is important for patients to protect the nasal region against violent impacts and avoid sports that may be risky for the nasal region for 1 year after nose job.
Does nose job operation leave any traces?
In the case of open technique, incisions are opened in the lower section of the nose, so- called columella, however, this incision will fade away so that it will become unrecognizable in the course of time. Again, in the case of closed technique, incision traces are unseen from the outside since they are opened inside the nostrils.
Does nose job operation have a health risk?
Nose job operations are mostly performed under the influence of general anesthesia. General anesthesia prevents any potential pain to be felt by the patient during any aesthetic operation. During examination, doctors evaluate any condition of the patient that may prevent her from receiving general anesthesia. General anesthesia does not pose any risks on patients whose general health condition is good. Aesthetic, cosmetic and plastic surgery operations have a very low level of risk provided that it is applied by a trained team led by an experienced medical doctor in a hospital setting where basic hygiene level is maintained and technical requirements are met. However, you should bear in mind that all surgery operations are exposed to complications.
What is the total price of a nose job operation?
Total price of the breast aesthetic operations include the elements such as operation price, hospital costs, and number of days of hospitalization depending on the operation. In this website of our clinic, we are only able to provide information about our operations, therefore it is not possible to share information about prices.
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