Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoplasty Surgery
When can I exercise after rhinoplasty?
Exercises such as yoga can be started 10 days after the surgery, but it is recommended to wait for 1 month for non-heavy exercises such as light jogging and pilates.
Is it appropriate to apply cold or hot compresses after rhinoplasty?
Hot application is not recommended, but applying intermittent ice compresses to the cheek and eye regions of the patient for 3 days after the surgery will prevent swelling and bruising.
What can be done if the person is not satisfied with the result of the operation?
Revision or correction surgery can be performed at the earliest 12 months after the operation.
When can I see the final results of rhinoplasty?
After approximately 6-9 months, the nose takes its final shape by 80%. However, in some people with thick skin, this period may take up to 12-18 months.
Are there certain diseases that prevent a person from undergoing rhinoplasty?
The most important problem here is that rhinoplasty or any other aesthetic operation is not performed on people with "body dysformic disorders". Apart from this, especially in cases of infection of the nose and sinuses (rhinitis sinusitis, etc.), infections such as acne and herpes simplex around the nose skin, people who are prone to bleeding, those with low blood levels and those who are inconvenient to take general anesthesia, after waiting for the necessary precautions and time. can be done.
Are there other operations that can accompany rhinoplasty at the same time?
Since it is mostly made from the same incision line, it will be very good if the deviation of the septum cartilage in the middle of the nose is corrected with surgery at the same time. In this regard, the union of both the septum and aesthetic nose surgery performed by the otolaryngologist will provide an advantage for the patient. Apart from that, rhinoplasty can be performed in operations such as upper eyelid surgery, mid-face lift, liposuction for double chin, and eyebrow lifting etc. However, in this case, the swelling and bruises of the patient will heal in a longer time.
What are the precautions that a person should take after the operation ?
Regarding this, I give my rhinoplasty patients a post-operative recommendations form. If I need to mention it again here, avoiding exposure to high temperatures such as sunbathing, sauna and solarium during the first 3 months, moisturizing the inside of the nose after the surgery, washing with plenty of sea water to prevent crusting, taking care not to sleep on the face or side if possible (travel pillows can be used in this regard) After the surgery, it is recommended to apply the massages described by your doctor for the nose 10 times a day for 1-2 minutes for three months, You may have bruising under your eyes for 1-2 weeks and you should not be exposed to the sun during this period. After the operation, significant swelling decreases by 50% at the end of the 1st month and by 80% in the 6th month and returns to the normal position. However, in those with thick nasal skin, this period may take up to 1 year. In addition, the swelling does not disappear from everywhere at the same time, this can create a feeling of asymmetry in your nose, in this case, you should continue your massages without panic and take this process together with your doctor. You should also know that numbness at the tip of the nose for up to 3 months and mild stiffness for up to 6 months is a normal condition.