Rhinoplasty is one of the most performed surgeries in the world, where many techniques are combined, with very different interpretations. It is a complex operation that continues to evolve from year to year, where even each surgeon has established their own techniques over time. Literally a commentary surgery. Rhinoplasty is a series of procedures that can be roughly divided into two as open and closed procedures and can be divided into several branches, whether it is the instruments used or the difference in bone and cartilage processes. We have said that each surgeon’s technique is different in itself, the same surgeon must use different techniques for each patient. Because every nose is different. Sometimes many factors such as the thickness of the skin, sometimes the shape of the tip of the nose change the techniques that should be chosen. Here, the artistic personality and the analytical intelligence of the surgeon are put forward. Cosmetic and plastic surgery is the problem-solving branch of the medical community. At the start of a well-known book, he says; “The plastic surgeon is the surgeon who completes endless surgery.” Therefore, such a complex operation which must be planned has been developed and continues to be developed by cosmetic and plastic surgeons.

Open and closed rhinoplasty is perhaps the most confusing distinction for our patient candidates. What you should know about this is that closed rhinoplasty is not performed for all patients. There are patients who absolutely need open surgery. Closed rhinoplasty may cause difficulty in achieving satisfactory results in these patients and may make a possible revision more difficult. The same factors apply to protective rhinoplasty. Although this is a very applicable method in some patients, it may not allow sufficient intervention in others. It is very important that patients who wish to undergo rhinoplasty with the surgeon meet before the operation. As a result of the use of 3D simulations, the patient’s expectations and the surgeon’s designs should be compared. At the point where the ideas of both parties agree, there is no longer any obstacle to planning the operation. The most important thing in this regard is to understand each other. The next part is analysis and planning. Contrary to popular belief, rhinoplasty is not considered a painful operation. When the patient comes out of surgery, there will usually be a splint on the inside of the nose and a light splint made of thermoplastic material on the nose. Since ducted splints allow some air passage, they are of great benefit to patients. Patients who can leave the hospital 4 to 5 hours after the operation will return to social life more quickly. On the 3rd day, the splints in the nose are removed. On the 7th day, the splint on the nose is removed. On the 7th day, the patient will meet his new nose for the first time. Normally he will see his new nose slightly swollen. From that day on, the disciplined application of massage will accelerate the passage of edema. In the 2nd week after the operation, these swellings will stop being bothersome. Of course, you have to wait a period of 6 months to 1 year for the full appearance. Massage and patience are the patient’s duties during this period.

Points to consider after Rhinoplasty surgery;

– It is recommended to lie on your back for the first 2 weeks.

– It is important to avoid being hit during the first 3 months.

-It is not recommended to wear glasses for the first 3 months.

– During the first 6 months, the taught massage should be applied 3 times a day for 3 minutes.