What is Done During Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)?
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a sub-specialty of facial plastic surgery. This type of cosmetic surgery is one of the main areas of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) field. Turkey is regarded as one of the world’s top rhinoplasty centers. Turkish ENT specialists have garnered worldwide recognition for their success in nose surgery and have increasingly drawn more patients to Turkey for health tourism each year. Our clinic also continues to accept more patients annually, steadily expanding our client portfolio.
Rhinoplasty is performed for various reasons, either for aesthetic purposes or for health reasons. Professional life is also among these reasons. Social media has significantly influenced both our personal and professional lives in recent years, and our appearance has become one of the most important factors in determining our life standards. Since the nose plays a critical role as the most prominent facial feature, any disharmony in the nose can affect facial expressions, making one look stern. This may lead to dissatisfaction with one’s appearance, which can also cause problems in professional life. That’s where rhinoplasty comes into play.
Rhinoplasty is an effective and reliable procedure that improves both the appearance and function of the nose, correcting issues like nasal congestion. The surgery can vary for men and women, as different approaches and ratios are applied to fix nasal deformities. While rhinoplasty can be a limited procedure focusing on reshaping the tip of the nose, it may also involve reshaping the entire nose, including the nasal bones and cartilage.
What are Some Additional Conditions that Require Full Nose Reshaping?
In addition to general corrections, there are some specific conditions that require the full nose to be reshaped. These include:
• Crooked noses,
• Previously operated noses with serious deformities,
• Post-accident corrections where tissue has been lost.
Addressing breathing issues goes beyond simply correcting a deviated septum. Several other factors that restrict or block airflow are also addressed during aesthetic nasal surgery.
Moreover, nose surgery is not merely a procedure confined to the nose; it requires a holistic assessment of the entire face. Profileplasty, which evaluates the side profile of the face, is crucial to correcting any deficiencies. Profileplasty involves surgeries that focus on the angles of the forehead, nose, and chin to enhance the profile.
When a patient wishes to undergo nose surgery, the plastic surgeon evaluates not only the nose but also the forehead and chin. The forehead shape varies between men and women, and if there is a deformity that doesn’t align with the patient’s gender, it is corrected. Another common intervention involves treating a small chin. For patients whose chin is recessed according to medical standards, interventions are performed to make the chin more prominent. These procedures can range from using various fat injections or synthetic fillers for minor corrections to more advanced surgical methods like chin implants or bone restructuring. Additionally, fat injections and other filler techniques can be applied to enhance certain areas of the face.
A rhinoplasty is not just an isolated procedure that changes the nose’s appearance. It also involves correcting the functionality of the nose and evaluating the overall face.
If you believe you have a functional or aesthetic problem with your nose, it’s important to consult a professional. You can contact our clinic to get a comprehensive evaluation of your face, nose, and its function. We recommend that you understand the details of nose surgery and the necessary assessments before undergoing the operation. Depending on the complexity of the procedure, local or general anesthesia may be applied. The surgeon can reshape the nasal bones or cartilage in various ways based on the required removal or addition, the nasal structure, and the available materials.