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Rhinoplasty
What is Rhinoplasty?
Nose is the most important organ that defines face beauty. Nose being key feature attracts lots of attention. Its perfect shape and size is important for the beautiful appearance of the face. Therefore, nose correction, or rhinoplasty, is the most frequently performed procedure in plastic surgery. It’s preferred not only for beauty but also for health reasons, too. With ACIBADEM Beauty Center’s expert team of plastic surgeons, you will have the rhinoplasty surgery (nose correction) as you desire.
Rhinoplasty can change your nose in a several ways. Surgery can make it bigger or smaller. It can change the shape of the point of your nose. The curvature of your nose can be redesigned. One other change be the reduction of nostrils. Finally, another common touch is the change of the angle between nose and upper lip. Any birth anomalies can also be corrected and a range of breathing problems resolved.
As the experts say, facial analysis is crucial before the nose aesthetics. A special planning, such as face analysis, is made before the aesthetic operation. Then, surgery is performed in accordance with this planning prepared for each person.
Generally, operation takes 2 to 4 hours. It is suggested to stay in the hospital for one night after the operation. Preoperative painkillers and aspirin drugs should be avoided at least 1 week before. The operation will be postponed if you have suffered from colds.
Rhinoplasty Timeline
Day #1
You will be welcomed at ACIBADEM airport lounges for your transfers
Day #2
Operation Day – Generally takes 2-4 hours
Day #3
Removal of packing, if any applied
Day #4-6
Stitches removal on 5th day
Day #7
The Cast removal
After Care
8-9 staying in country is required
Treatment Travel Plan
Health Point Offices
International patients will be welcomed at our offices in airports and enjoy free wifi. Acıbadem team will start helping you to be directed to your transfer vehicle.
Transportation
Acıbadem owned vehicles will handle your travels between airport, hotel and hospital until you fly back to your home country.
Interpretation
At Acıbadem Healthcare Group, we provide translation / interpretation services offering assistance in 20 languages.
Accommodation
Acıbadem exclusive prices for accommodation at high quality hotels in the city center
What Should You Consider Before Rhinoplasty?
Face analysis before getting your rhinoplasty is very important. Each face has its own proportion. This makes every nose job to be planned in a tailor-made approach. 3-D modelling technology helps patients to visualize how the outcome can look before the surgery.
Another crucial aspect of rhinoplasty is the functionality of the nose after the surgery. It’s a fact that aesthetics is very important to patients during the decision making process. In contrast, a perfectly functioning nose is always on top of ACIBADEM’s surgeons’ list.
How is Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) Performed?
There are two main techniques that can be applied in Rhinoplasty: open or closed method. Closed rhinoplasty is more commonly preferred today. Difference between open procedure and closed procedure is that the interventions are done through the nostrils while the incision is made at the tip of the nose during the open procedure. Closed technique includes a help and monitoring with a small camera.
What Problems Can be Adressed with Nose Job?
- Nose Bump - The bump on the nose bridge
- Nasal Width – Too wide or too narrow noses can cause aesthetic and functional dissatisfactions for patients
- Septum Deviation – Most of the people suffer from deviated septum problem which in general terms means that nasal septum (in nose thin wall) is displaced to one side.
- Prominent Nasal Tip – Disproportionately fatty or round a nasal tip
- Droopy Nasal Tip - The tip of the nose points downwards instead of a direct 90 degree forward pointing
- Post-Traumatic Nasal Problems – Any injury related deformities
that can cause functional or shape related problems
How much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
Rhinoplasty operation costs an avearage of 5.000-6.000 £ in UK. Prices can go above 8.000 £ according to surgeons’ experience and clinic’s physical attributions. This price may go well above 15.000 $ in U.S and 8.000 € in top clinics of Germany. Rhinoplasty in Turkey is quite price competitive compared to Western Europe. Average rhinoplasty cost in Turkey lies around 2.500 £. Prices can change according to hospital’s facility quality and the experience of the surgeon.
What Should Be Taken into Consideration after Surgery?
- Holding the head up is crucial while resting or sleeping at home after surgery. At least two pillows should be used while lying after the surgery to prevent bleeding.
- Micro-bleedings is expectable after the surgery, it needs to be consulted to physician in case of excessive bleeding.
- Patients can shower following the first 24 hours after surgery but it is more preferable to use barber-like technique to prevent face from water while hair washing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rhinoplasty
Doctors
Prof. Dr. Bülent Saçak
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Assoc. Prof. Denizhan Dizdar, M.D.
Ear, Nose and Throat
Dr.Alper Özdilek
Ear, Nose and Throat
Dr. Abdullah Etöz
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Prof. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın, M.D.
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Küçükçelebi, M.D.
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Assoc. Prof. Erdem Güven, M.D.
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Mithat Ulay
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery