NOSE SURGERY (RHINOPLASTY):

Mediglobe works with experienced and professional teams for your nose (rhinoplasty) surgery. Mediglobe’s health tourism team works with hospitals in Turkey that comply with European standards and create bespoke treatment packages.

Rhinoplasty is nose reshaping and restructuring surgery. The aim is to improve the nose functionally and aesthetically. Rhinoplasty is usually requested by young adults between the ages of 18 and 35. In cases where nasal congestion is advanced, surgery can be performed at an earlier age. It is very important to preserve the physiological functions of the nose while obtaining an aesthetic nose. The nasal septum divides the nose into two equal parts, forming the main support mechanism.

Septum deviation may occur due to genetics or trauma. In addition, enlargement of the turbinates’ originating from the lateral nasal wall may also cause respiratory problems. The mucous membrane covering the inside of the nose may enlarge and swell due to allergies and smoking. All these reasons can cause nasal congestion in the patient. Photographs should be taken before surgery. Photographs are taken from 6 different directions, including the front view, 2 sides, 2 obliques, and the base. Additional photography can be done depending on the patient’s condition. It is necessary to photograph again 6 months and 1 year after the operation.

There are two main approaches to rhinoplasty:

• Endonasal (closed): Since all incisions are made through the nose in the endonasal approach, scars do not occur on the skin.
• External (open) approach: the external approach has become popular due to its advantages. In this approach, a V-shaped incision is made through the narrowest part of the nostrils. This method, which does not leave a visible scar, is preferred by 90% of doctors.

Successful results are obtained with the endonasal approach performed with the professional team in the hospitals we have contracted with. The operation may take between 1 hour and 6 hours depending on the existing nasal deformity. After the septum deviation is corrected, all deformities are corrected one by one according to the preoperative plan. If there is a hump (arch) on the back of the nose, it is removed, the irregularities are corrected, and if necessary, the bone side walls of the nose are broken and the opening in the nasal back is closed. Interventions are made for the cartilage at the tip of the nose. Cartilages obtained from the septum are used during surgery to make various corrections, support the tissues or give the desired shape. The incisions made at the beginning are closed by suturing. A tampon can be placed inside the nose. The back of the nose is protected with plaster or special moulds and the operation is finalised.

Postoperative:

You should rest in bed for 1 week after the operation. You can wash your face and hair without getting the dressings wet. You may experience swelling on your face 3-4 days after the operation. Mostly, the swelling will decrease within 2-3 weeks. Bruises that occur after surgery can last up to 2 weeks. It usually disappears after the 10th day. You can use lenses around 2 days after the operation.