Nose Aesthetics and Health

What is Primary Rhinoplasty?

Our nose, which is located right in the middle of our face and is directly visible, has a great role in the formation of our facial image and character. Moreover, it is functionally vital as it humidifies and warms the air we breathe and sends it to our lungs. Primary rhinoplasty is what we call the process of reshaping the nose in three dimensions without damaging this vital function and without affecting your unique outlook. Rhinoplasty, which includes many various interventions to the nose, sometimes can be an important requirement both in terms of aesthetics and health. Anyone who has completed his/her bone development, who is over 18 years old, who has no health issues in getting anesthesia, who is uncomfortable with the shape of his/her nose, and who has breathing problems can prefer to have primary rhinoplasty.

What is Revision Rhinoplasty?

Revision rhinoplasty is what we call the operations performed to eliminate the undesirable outcomes seen in the previous rhinoplasty operation. Some of these undesirable outcomes are called minor and some are called major. In minor revision; the results of the first operation are acceptable; only minor touches are made. However, if there is significant deformity after primary rhinoplasty, major revision may be required. We can explain the situations that require revision as follows:

• The surgeon’s experience may be insufficient.
• The patient’s expectations may not be realistic.
• The surgeon may be overly assertive about the promises he makes.
• Functional problems may occur during the recovery period.

As the Rhinoplasty that fails due to these reasons may adversely affect social activities by reducing self-confidence, doctor preference is a crucial issue. Concerns such as “Will it fail again? What if it gets much worse?” are more common in patients who need a revision rhinoplasty.