Nose Job : Rhinoplasty Surgery

Over the centuries, rhinoplasty has progressively improved: as far back as the Renaissance. Practised exclusively as reconstruction following trauma or accident, rhinoplasty entered the world of cosmetic surgery at the end of the 19th century, when protocols for the reduction of excessively prominent noses were developed.

With the advent of the intranasal technique, developed in Germany in the early 1900s, the modern trend in rhinoplasty began.

What is rhinoplasty used for?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical technique used either to reconstruct missing, damaged or malformed parts of the nose, or to intervene on an aesthetic level in situations that are not pathological, but which cause a psychological disturbance in the subject.

With rhinoplasty, missing parts of the nose can be reconstructed (due to accidents or congenital malformations) or the profile of patients who simply wish to improve aesthetically can be made more harmonious and graceful. Aesthetic rhinoplasty, or Nose job in Turkey currently rivals blepharoplasty and breast augmentation for absolute primacy in requests for plastic surgery in Turkey.

Different types of rhinoplasty for different problems

Over the years, numerous rhinoplasty techniques have been developed, depending on the patient’s needs.

Each procedure has its advantages and disadvantages, and it is sometimes necessary to apply a clever mix of techniques to optimize the result.

The surgical approach recognizes both closed and open rhinoplasty. It has the advantage of leaving no visible scars, since all incisions are made inside the nostrils.

On the other hand, it is a very difficult technique to master: the surgeon’s experience is crucial to the success of the operation. With this method, all nasal tip and pyramid defects (hump or bump) can be corrected. Open rhinoplasty, as the name suggests, is performed through small external incisions, generally at the base of the nasal pyramid (on the columella, to be precise).

It allows a wider range of corrective operations, even the most demanding, since the surgeon can see the nasal septum and any deformations directly. With this technique, it’s possible to correct major defects, severe asymmetries, deviations and, in practice, reshape the entire nasal pyramid more or less at will. The small external incisions that are made need not be frightening: if the surgeon is experienced, the small scars are practically invisible once healing is complete.

Both techniques can be performed simultaneously with other techniques specific to the nasal region, such as septoplasty or turbinate surgery.

Primary and secondary rhinoplasty

Primary rhinoplasty” is defined as a rhinoplasty operation performed for the first time, to correct both aesthetic defects and functional malformations. It is performed, either open or closed, by removing excess bone or cartilage under the skin of the nose and, in cases requiring it, may be combined with a septoplasty .

With primary rhinoplasty, a variety of results can be achieved: from slight changes, small modifications, to total distortion of the shape of the nose.

The surgeon’s aim, however, is always to give the nose the most natural shape possible, consistent and harmonious with the rest of the face.

The term “secondary rhinoplasty” refers to the retouching or modification of a primary rhinoplasty.

It is often performed by patients who wish to revise or correct one or more previous rhinoplasty operations, generally for aesthetic reasons but sometimes also for functional needs.

Are there age limits for Nose job Surgery?

Yes, there are limits imposed by natural human growth.

The Nose job should never be performed before late adolescence, except in cases of emergency due to trauma or serious genetic malformations.

Roughly speaking, this means before the age of 14-15 for women and 16-17 for men, so that the tissues and morphology of the nose and face have completed the natural maturation process and the necessary morphological stability.

Except in emergencies, the law does not allow surgical modifications to be carried out before reaching the age of majority, as the patient must be fully aware of the procedure he or she is requesting.

In adolescence, inexperience and young age often lead us to consider desires and opinions that are not our own, but those of important friends and acquaintances.

We therefore have a compromised sense of reality, even over highly volatile emotional states dictated by both sexual and psychological maturation, which could have an unfavorable influence on decisions involving permanent body modification.

How much does rhinoplasty cost in Turkey? 

The cost of a rhinoplasty operation in Turkey can vary according to the technique, the type of anesthesia (general or local), any hospitalization required, and the professionalism and experience of the plastic surgeon and the facility in which he and his team operate. Turquie Santé, your medical partner in Turkey, guarantees you the best rhinoplasty prices. 

The more qualified the medical staff, the more excellent the structure, and the more this affects the final costs, which are incurred for the benefit of one’s own safety.

A highly experienced surgeon and an equally highly qualified team can guarantee a higher probability of successful operation and, consequently, patient satisfaction.