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Cosmetic Surgery
Nose Shaping/Rhinoplasty
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 With rhinoplasty means nose aesthetics the size of your nose can be increased or decreased, the shape of the tip and the arch of your nose can be changed, the space between the nostrils can be narrowed or the angle between the nose and the upper lip can be corrected.
In addition, congenital errors or damages caused by injuries can be corrected and this can be performed in combination with procedures which goal to resolve respiratory problems in cases where breathing through the nose is difficult. Rhinoplasty changes your appearance in a positive way and increases your self-confidence. The best candidates for rhinoplasty are the ones who desire a positive change instead of reaching a perfect appearance.
Before this procedure it is essential to communicate well with your physician. At the first visit, your physician will ask you what type of a nose you desire and evaluates the structure of your face. He/she gives you information about the factors affecting the procedure and its result. Your plastic surgeon explains you the techniques he/she will use, the type of anesthesia, the place of the operation, the risks, the cost and the options you will be offered.
Let us call you for a consultation with our plastic and reconstructive surgeons about rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is generally performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. You have to stay at the hospital for one night after the operation. Rhinoplasty lasts approximately one or two hours.
 After the operation a plaster cast is used to maintain the new form of your nose. Swelling may be present in the eyelids especially in the first 24 hours after the operation. Mild pain can be controlled by simple analgesics recommended by your doctor. Cold compress application decreases swelling and makes you feel more comfortable. You may feel an obstruction which can last a few weeks. At the end of the first week, all bandages and sutures are removed and the patient can go on with his/her normal life.
Patients go back to normal the next day
Most of the patients who have rhinoplasty operation stand up the next day and can return to work in the first week. It is appropriate to avoid forcing activities for two weeks.
You should avoid striking your nose and exposing to the sun for 8 weeks. You should be very kind to your nose when washing your hair and face and while putting make-up on. You should not wear eyeglasses for about 3 months until your nose recovers fully.
You can call your physician without hesitation, if you feel extraordinary symptoms after the operation or if you have questions about what to do or not to do.
A hardly visible swelling may be present in your nose especially in the tip region for a few months. The definite result of rhinoplasty is reached in one year. After the procedure, your nose starts to appear better day by day.
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