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Things to Consider Before Rhinoplasty Surgery

Apr 15, 2021
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Updated: Oct 3

Your nose may have a shape that is not in harmony with your face, or it may have deformities. You can have rhinoplasty surgery for a nose that suits your face, stays within natural limits, and is free of deformities. However, there are some preparations you need to know about and complete before this process. You have decided to undergo rhinoplasty surgery, but if you are not sure what to do, this article will help guide you.

The first step in preparing for rhinoplasty surgery is making the decision. Making the decision means recognizing the issues or deformities in your nose that bother you and wanting to be free of them. This decision-making process is not something you can complete in 3-5 days. Recognizing your deformities, accepting them, and deciding to go through with this process can take years. For example, an impact you experienced as a child may have caused your nose to develop with a deformity. A fracture may have occurred along the nasal bridge. Because of this impact, your nose may develop incorrectly, which can also cause breathing problems. Since it would be difficult for you to notice this as a child, you may only become aware of it years later.

Another preparation step before rhinoplasty surgery is the research phase that follows your decision. Thanks to advances in technology, there are many techniques and instruments available for rhinoplasty surgery. You can learn which technique is most suitable for you by consulting with experts in the field. As surgeons, we first identify the deformities of patients who come to us for rhinoplasty, and then explain which technique we recommend during our detailed examinations, while listening carefully to you. Our personal recommendation is that you do not consult with only one surgeon. We believe you should meet with several surgeons, see the differences between them, and choose your own doctor within a framework of trust. Your research process may also not be something you can complete quickly. It is worth taking your time. That will be the healthiest approach.

After consulting with many doctors during your research phase, the next step is choosing your rhinoplasty surgeon. You have recognized the deformities in your nose, wanted to have surgery, made your decision, and begun the research process. You consulted with many doctors and received different opinions. Based on the information you gathered, you chose the most suitable method and doctor for you. So what comes next?

The next preparation stage will focus on your surgery itself. Your doctor and their team will manage this process for you. We can outline this process as follows:

  • Setting a date for your rhinoplasty surgery

  • Choosing a hospital

  • Pre-surgery planning appointment

  • Meeting with the anesthesiologist before surgery

  • Pre-surgery tests and lab work

Having a cold, flu, or similar illness before the operation is considered an obstacle for rhinoplasty surgery. For this reason, you should share this information with your doctor during your tests. You should also inform your doctor about any medications you take regularly. For women, being on their menstrual period can also be an obstacle to surgery, so you should share this information with your doctor as well.

Hospital Check-In and Admission on the Day of Surgery

On the day of surgery, you should have a companion with you who makes you feel comfortable. Before you go into the operating room, which has a hygienic environment, you will be dressed in a surgical gown. This gown is important for hygiene purposes.

What Not to Consume Before Rhinoplasty Surgery

Staying away from certain foods and drinks before rhinoplasty surgery is very important for the healing process and the surgery itself. We can list the points you should pay attention to as follows:

  • Blood thinners such as aspirin should be stopped at least 1 week before surgery.

  • Green tea and various herbal teas can increase bleeding during surgery. For this reason, you should stop drinking them before the operation.

  • You should not consume red wine, ginger, garlic, or olive oil.

  • You must quit smoking at least 6 months before the surgery.

  • With this, your preparations before rhinoplasty surgery will be complete.

What to Do on the Day of Rhinoplasty Surgery

After planning all the steps related to rhinoplasty, it is time for the day of surgery. We can list the points you should pay attention to on the day of surgery as follows:

  • You should not eat for at least 6 hours before the operation.

  • On the day of surgery, you should not use nail polish, makeup, hairspray, or hair gel.

  • Choose a companion who will give you positive energy.

  • You should carefully read and sign the consent form and general anesthesia form brought to your room.

The patient is then discharged. Especially during the first week, you should be careful about many things. The patient should not sleep on their side for at least 1 week and should not miss any doctor check-ups. Over time, the bruising and swelling associated with the surgery will subside. Afterward, the restrictions on the patient will be lifted one by one. If there are no complications, the nose will have settled into its final shape after 1 year. As Dr. Suleyman Tas Clinic, this concludes our blog post on what to consider before rhinoplasty surgery. If you have any other questions about rhinoplasty, you can reach us by phone at +09 532 056 3693.

👃 Is It Necessary to See a Psychologist Before Rhinoplasty?

As people move through life, they make decisions that can affect their psychological state, their physical state, or both at the same time. One of these is the decision to undergo rhinoplasty surgery. Patient psychology is very important during this process. If you are not psychologically ready before the surgery, or if you are going through a very anxious or depressive period, your body may not respond properly to wound healing after surgery, and problems can arise one after another. For this reason, our clinic has a psychologist on staff to help prepare patients psychologically and to provide the necessary support after surgery as well. We are the only clinic in Turkey that offers this to its patients.

👃 What Medications Should Not Be Used Before Rhinoplasty?

First of all, if you regularly take any medication, you must inform your plastic surgeon about it. On the other hand, you should avoid using blood-thinning medications. For example, you should not take aspirin, a blood thinner, for at least 10 days before surgery.

👃 What Do You Wear During Rhinoplasty Surgery?

One of the most frequently asked questions by people about to undergo rhinoplasty is, ‘What do you wear when going into rhinoplasty surgery?’ Since the operation takes place under hygienic conditions, you will be dressed in a surgical gown. This is quite important for hygiene.

👃 Is a Catheter Used During Rhinoplasty Surgery?

No catheter is used during rhinoplasty surgery.

👃 What Type of Anesthesia Is Used in Rhinoplasty?

Both general anesthesia and local anesthesia can be used in rhinoplasty surgeries. This varies depending on the technique used and the scope of the surgery. However, since the patient remains conscious under local anesthesia, they may feel afraid, become anxious, or experience stress. This can also cause the doctor's attention to be distracted while performing delicate maneuvers.

👃 Is a Companion Required for Rhinoplasty Surgery?

Rhinoplasty surgeries generally require a 1-day hospital stay. Therefore, you need a companion who can take care of your needs and offer you moral support. We especially recommend choosing a companion who radiates positive energy. That said, no one other than hospital staff is allowed inside during the operation.

👃 What Tests Are Performed Before Rhinoplasty Surgery?

Before rhinoplasty surgery, a series of tests are performed on the patient to determine whether their body is ready for the operation. This helps identify any health problems that could complicate or prevent the surgery, so that plans can be made accordingly. Your plastic surgeon will always share with you the tests you need to undergo before surgery. These tests include blood tests, an ECG, a CT scan, and X-rays. In addition to these tests, your surgeon will examine your nasal cartilage structure and skin structure and perform a facial analysis. If the tests and analyses reveal a problem that prevents the patient from breathing properly through their airways, this will also be addressed during the surgery.

👃 Does Your Smile Change After Rhinoplasty?

After rhinoplasty, swelling and bruising occur around the nose and eyes. It takes a certain amount of time for this swelling to subside. Because of this swelling, you will notice changes in your smile throughout the healing process. However, once the swelling, bruising, and edema fully resolve and your nose settles into its final shape, your smile will gradually return to how it was before.

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