What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct or eliminate acquired or congenital defects of the nose. Restoring the complete absence of the nose is also a rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is performed not only for aesthetic correction, but also for medical reasons. For example, a curvature of the nasal septum can make breathing difficult or cause snoring during sleep. In these cases, the operation solves this problem.
The main purpose of rhinoplasty is to restore the correct shape of the nose, its cartilage and bone defects. This type of surgery has been known for many centuries. The technique of rhinoplasty is being improved every year. Thanks to modern methods, nowadays you can easily make a perfect nose.
Indications for Rhinoplasty
The reasons why clients apply for nose surgery are different. They can arise from an injury or congenital defects.
• Breathing problems, including snoring in your sleep;
• Disproportionate, in relation to other parts of the face, the size of the nose;
• Damage or displacement of the bone or cartilage tissue of the nose;
• Deformation of the nasal axis;
• Presence of a curved nasal septum;
• Aesthetic defects of the nose: wide nostrils, tip asymmetry, hump;
• Consequences of a previously unsuccessful operation.
The performed surgical procedure make the nose beautiful and proportional, as well as restore proper breathing.
Stages of Surgery
First Day
On the day of arrival, our patients check into the hotel. Usually there are no procedures and visits to doctors on this day, so that our guests can relax and take a rest after a long way.
Second Day
On the second day the patient needs to undergo a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an anesthesiologist. If there are no contraindications, an operation is performed on the same day. The duration of the operation depends on the reason for its performing, but does not exceed two hours. Minor correction of the nose lasts 30-40 minutes. In most cases, rhinoplasty is not a complex surgical intervention, therefore it does not require long-term medical training. As a rule, 2-3 hours after surgery, patients can independently take food and perform hygiene procedures.
Third Day
Leaving the hospital. On the third day, the patient rests after the operation. The postoperative period is necessarily monitored by our staff in order to prevent complications and speed up the healing process. You can take a shower, wash your hair, but do not wet bandages and splints on your face.
Fourth Day
On the fourth day, the patient goes to see his doctor for a full examination. Tampons are removed.
Seventh Day
The cast is removed on the 6-7 day after rhinoplasty. After its removal, the patient can return home.
Description of the Procedure
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Preparation for
Rhinoplasty
Although rhinoplasty is a simple operation, preliminary preparation for it is required.
List of necessary tests and procedures:
• ECG;
• Fluorography;
• Nose X-ray;
• General and biochemical blood tests;
• Determine the blood type and Rh factor, if these tests have not been done before;
• Tests for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis;
• General urine analysis.
Two weeks before rhinoplasty the patient should stop taking blood thinners and vasoconstrictors. A week before the operation the patient needs to give up alcohol and smoking, and exclude fatty and heavy food from the diet for a day. It is necessary to do not eat 6 hours before surgery.
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Performing Rhinoplasty
The method of rhinoplasty depends on the indications for its performing. There are open and closed surgical interventions. The open method is performed using an external incision of the skin. The closed method involves intervention through the mucous membrane in the nostrils.
External incisions are not carried out, so the external restoration of the face will be faster. All incisions are sewn up with neat cosmetic stitches, which after healing do not leave traces on the patient`s face.
There is also a method of structural rhinoplasty. To do this, the doctor makes a bone fracture or forms a rigid structure from cartilage tissue that firmly holds the nasal shape. In this case, it is necessary to apply a plaster splint.
The doctor will be able to determine the method of future rhinoplasty during the preoperative consultation.
Regardless of the chosen method of operation, the whole procedure is performed under anesthesia. It can be a drug-induced sleep or local anesthesia. In any case, the patient will not feel pain. During the operation, the presence of an anesthesiologist is necessarily.
Recovery After Rhinoplasty
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Duration of the Operation
From 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Hospitalization
2-3 days.
Return to Work
After 2-3 weeks, if the work is not related to manual labour.
Restriction of Sports
At least 3 months.
Taking a Shower
The day after the operation.
Sleeping Position
Semi-sitting using a high solid cushion.
Full Recovery
Within 6-12 months.
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HOW MANY DAYS DO I NEED TO STAY FOR SURGERY IN TURKEY?The first day in Turkey will take you to check in at the hotel, and the next day we will take you to the clinic for abdominoplasty. The operation lasts 4-5 hours, after which you will be left in the hospital under the supervision of specialists for 3-4 days. In the absence of complications, patients are discharged, but for another 5 days it is recommended to observe bed rest. The stitches will be removed approximately on the 9th day.
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HOW DO I UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED A TUMMY TUCK, AND NOT JUST LIPOSUCTION?Abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery aimed at removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen, possible stretch marks in this area, as well as restoring weakened muscles. The procedure is not to lose weight, but to remove excess skin and fat that may remain after rapid weight loss or repeated pregnancies. Therefore, if you see flabby skin or excess fat deposits when examining your body, you can safely sign up for a consultation with us.
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IS LIPOSUCTION DONE WITH ABDOMINOPLASTY?Rarely, abdominoplasty is performed separately from liposuction. This is due to the fact that liposuction, which is a procedure of aspiration of fats from certain parts of the body, helps to form a silhouette, preventing an unnatural appearance of the abdomen after surgery. It is important that the doctor assess whether there is a need or whether liposuction is indicated in combination with abdominoplasty in each case.
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WILL I HAVE MY ABDOMINAL MUSCLES STITCHED (DIASTASIS SUTURED)?With classical abdominoplasty, in addition to the main ones, another incision is made around the navel, since it cannot be removed. The abdominal muscles are exposed and stitched, bringing them closer, thinning the waist and eliminating abdominal diastasis. Then the removed skin is finally separated from the patient`s body, and what remains of the tissue is pulled down and reconnected with the incision, closing the wound. Stitching of the abdominal muscles is not required only for mini-abdominoplasty.
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WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS AFTER ABDOMINOPLASTY?The postoperative period is considered by many to be the most difficult part of abdominoplasty, since recovery can be relatively long. On average, it takes a patient from 10 days to gradually return to normal activities. Highly qualified surgeons recommend avoiding large efforts and activities that require excessive stress and exertion for four months after surgery. During the rehabilitation period, the patient must strictly follow the doctor`s prescriptions, including treating scars.
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IN HOW MANY DAYS WILL I RETURN TO A NORMAL LIFESTYLE?After abdominoplasty, the patient needs at least 10 days of complete rest. In some cases, doctors prescribe complete rest for at least 15 days. After this time, the patient can return to work, but full recovery takes from 2 to 4 months. With individual physiological characteristics of the patient, the recovery process may take longer. Rehabilitation is also longer if other operations, such as liposuction and mammoplasty, were performed shortly before or together with abdominoplasty.
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WILL I HAVE A BIG SCAR?During abdominoplasty, scarring cannot be avoided. It is usually not very large and is located at the base of the abdomen, just above the groin area. But it is easy to hide it under underwear and even under a bikini, especially with mini-abdominoplasty and classical surgery. In addition, over time, the scar becomes less bright. The size of the scar depends on the amount of skin removed during the operation, but experienced surgeons always try to minimize the traces of abdominoplasty.
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET RID OF THE SCAR AFTER ABDOMINOPLASTY?So that the scar does not become more noticeable than it should, or a keloid does not form, which is an excessive growth of tissue, it is important that the patient has a good rest and does not make any effort to the abdominal area during recovery. After the operation, the doctor will give recommendations for rehabilitation, as well as prescribe special creams or ointments that will help make the scar as invisible as possible. Modern cosmetics help not to completely get rid of scars, but to make them barely noticeable.
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WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS AFTER ABDOMINOPLASTY?The patient has a list of recommendations from the attending physician. Most of the possible complications are associated with non-compliance with medical advice during rehabilitation and ignoring visible signs of deterioration of health. Risks that are likely to be encountered: • Purulent inflammation. It is observed when hygiene and antiseptics are not observed during dressing; • Violation of the integrity of the stitch. It is possible with the assumption of physical exertion in the postoperative phase; • Edema. It happens after any operation, but if the swelling does not subside for a long period, it is important to consult a doctor immediately; • Lymphorrhea (fluid accumulates in the subcutaneous tissue in the area of the scar and a focus of inflammation forms when the capillaries rupture; this occurs when ignoring the need to wear compression underwear). In the Plastic Surgery Turkey Group clinic, where competent plastic surgeons with extensive practice and many years of experience work, the risk of complications after abdominoplasty is almost zero. Clear and consistent compliance with the recommendations allows you to avoid negative consequences and even shorten the rehabilitation period.