Rhinoplasty; Since the nose is located in the middle of the face and extends vertically, it is very important in terms of shaping the face. Even if we make eye contact and look into the eyes of a person when talking, the curvature or any other deformity of the nose located between the eyes causes the gaze to shift to the nose.
Since a curved nose makes the face look curved, a long one makes the face look longer, and a short one makes the face look shorter, we can say that the nose is the most important visual organ of the face.
How Should an Ideal Nose Be?
An ideal nose breathes well, fits the face and looks natural. Although there are some scientifically stated angles and dimensions, the perception of beauty that varies from person to person may not always be in accord with these angles and dimensions. Therefore, rhinoplasty operations are performed as personalized procedures.
What are the Steps to Follow Before Rhinoplasty? First of all, the nose should perform its main function, i.e. breathing. For this reason, first of all, it is necessary to start the process with a preoperative consultation between the patient and an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon.
During the consultation, the patient is asked to express his/her complaints and wishes.
After a detailed nasal examination (especially the evaluation of the inside of the nose in terms of cartilage and bone curvatures and concha size), the patient and the physician should discuss face to face what the physician can give to the patient and what expectations of the patient can be met by the physician, and then they should reach a consensus on the subjects.
There is no perfect nose in rhinoplasty, but instead, there is an ideal nose.
Recovery Period After Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that takes 2-3 hours on average and requires a 1-night hospital stay. A silicone pad is placed in the patient’s nose and it can be kept there for a period of time ranging from 2 to 7 days depending on the surgeon’s practice. There will be plaster on the outside of the nose in the the first postoperative week. There may be a bruise that normally lasts for a maximum of 2-3 weeks, but this may vary from person to person.
The patient can return to work in the 1st week. It is recommended not to wear glasses for the first 3 months after surgery, and to protect the nose and face from direct sunlight for 3 months.
In the 3rd-4th week, the nose starts to show itself, intense swelling and edema get relieved, but it may take about 8 months to see the complete healing including the complete disappearance of the swelling. During this period, edema and swelling with excessive asymmetries from place to place should be considered normal.