Rhinoplasty surgery is the umbrella name for the surgical procedure developed to find solutions to all internal and external problems in the nose.

Under this heading, there are also cartilage and bone curvatures in the nose, fractures, and interventions on the nasal concha that blocks the passage. Problems outside the nose are corrected in this process. The bridge of the arched nose is removed and corrected, the long nose is shortened, the short nose is lengthened, the wide nose is narrowed, and the narrow nose that prevents breathing is widened. The tip, the area called the tip, can be lifted up or lowered if it is too raised. Deformities at the tip that are not pleasing to the eye (bulging, inward collapse of the wings, size of the holes, etc.) can be corrected. As can be seen from what has been explained, changes to almost the entire nose can be achieved with this surgery.

The Importance of Patient and Doctor Compatibility in Rhinoplasty Surgery

The most important factors in success are a good preliminary examination and correct detection of problems, good preoperative planning, manual dexterity, experience and ensuring patient-doctor compliance. Choosing the appropriate doctor for the patient and the appropriate patient for the doctor are very important for success. A detailed preliminary meeting is a must for both parties. This surgery should not be planned without ensuring the harmony between mutual wishes and possibilities, that is, before the patient fully embraces the result that can be achieved after nose surgery.

Any surgery undertaken with excessive expectations may result in disappointment for both parties, no matter how successful the outcome. In other words, pre-operative information and mutual agreement are as important as surgery.

Rhinoplasty Surgery Techniques
Generally, two main techniques are used to approach the nose: open and closed. In the open technique, a small incision is made in the lower part of the nose and the main entrance is from here. In the closed technique, incisions are made in the inner parts of the nostrils and the operation begins from there.

Similarly, the surgery can also be classified as functional and preservation rhinoplasty. Recently, hybrid techniques that combine these two techniques have also been developing rapidly. These surgeries can be performed not only with classical rhinoplasty instruments, but also with different instruments such as microtours and piezo instruments used at different stages of the surgery.

Rhinoplasty in Türkiye
We, Turkish physicians, are achieving pioneering success in rhinoplasty surgery and are rapidly progressing towards becoming a brand. Many doctors from all over the world come to our successful surgeons in our country to see and learn these techniques. Many congresses, scientific meetings and workshops are held internationally on rhinoplasty. We have no doubt that we will go even further in the future.