Information About Rhinoplasty

What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is an operation performed to create a nose that is compatible with the whole face and the person, with an ideal breathing function. The most important task of the nose is breathing, that is, the respiratory function. The main aim is to protect and improve this function in the best way. Rhinoplasty is an operation that is applied both visually and in terms of health.

Who is eligible for rhinoplasty?
aesthetic nose surgeries are performed because the nose shape is not seems good visually.
Rhinoplasty can be applied to anyone who has a demand for nose, if their health condition is suitable. Nasal aesthetics can be performed due to complaints such as arched nose, long nose, low nasal tip, size of the nostrils or asymmetry. With aesthetic nose operation, your nose size can be increased or decreased, large nostrils can be reduced, the shape of the nose tip can be changed, the angles of the nose with the forehead and lips can be corrected. During this procedure, cartilage and bone curvatures that cause breathing problems can also be corrected. Apart from this, nasal aesthetic surgeries are also performed to correct the deformity that develops due to various traumas such as various accidents and impacts. Or, as a result of these traumas, reconstruction of the nose may be required.

Is there any age limit for rhinoplasty?
Since it is foreseen that the musculoskeletal system will complete the adequate development in rhinoplasty surgeries, it is better if the bone development of the children will be completed. Rhinoplasty is based on the development of bone and cartilage structure, not age limit. However, prominent ear surgeries, which complete their development more quickly than the nose, can be performed even at the age of 6, considering the psychology of the child. Although it is not exactly the upper limit in plastic surgery, it should be considered that anesthesia and postoperative complications may increase in advancing ages. However, aesthetic surgery can be performed if the patient does not have different ailments that will prevent him from receiving anesthesia by looking at his general condition.

Will there be any scar after rhinoplasty surgery?
Since the open technique used in rhinoplasty is performed with a small incision between the nostrils, there is a slight possibility of leaving a slight scar on this part of your nose after rhinoplasty. Since wound healing varies from person to person, this scar does not look the same for everyone. In the operations performed with the closed technique, there is no visible scar from the outside.