What Should Be Considered After Deviated Septum Surgery?

The most important consideration after surgery for a deviated nose is to avoid impact and pressure on the nose. Strenuous activities should be avoided during the first few weeks.

After surgery, hygiene rules should be carefully followed until the intranasal packing is removed. Nasal rinses and the sprays recommended by the doctor should be used regularly.

The sleeping position should be adjusted so that the head remains elevated, and cold application should be used to reduce swelling. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Regular doctor check-ups are important for the healthy progression of the recovery process. When the rules are followed, successful results are achieved both functionally and aesthetically.

Precautions and Care After Rhinoplasty

After rhinoplasty surgery, patients need to be careful in order to accelerate the healing process and prevent possible complications. First of all, keeping the head elevated during the postoperative period helps reduce swelling and bruising. Patients may have difficulty keeping their heads elevated, especially while sleeping. They may use the Rino Body pillow after surgery both to sleep more comfortably and to keep their heads elevated. In addition, the patient should avoid direct impact to the face for at least one week. During this period, it is important to avoid strenuous exercise, hot baths, and prolonged exposure to sunlight.

• Medications used during the recovery process should be taken according to the doctor’s recommendation.
• The Rino Body pillow, which helps keep the head elevated while sleeping, may be preferred.
• Applying cold compresses during the first few days after surgery may be beneficial.

Since smoking and alcohol consumption may negatively affect the healing process, these substances should be avoided. It is also very important for patients not to miss the check-ups scheduled by their doctors and to consult their doctors immediately if any problem occurs. When these rules are followed, the recovery process after rhinoplasty will be more comfortable and successful.

Shaping Aesthetic Expectations Within a Realistic Framework

Aesthetic operations create changes in a person’s outward appearance. However, having realistic expectations during this process is critically important. First of all, the changes seen in the face after aesthetic nose surgery may not directly trigger other changes in the individual’s life. Therefore, when deciding on such an intervention, the social and psychological conditions of patients should be carefully evaluated. The following points are important in ensuring that postoperative expectations are realistic:

• It should be accepted that the operation will not create a major change in the course of personal life.
• It should be understood that improvement in physical appearance does not resolve psychological disorders.
• The pursuit of perfect symmetry and a flawless appearance may lead to disappointment.

As a result, having realistic expectations is the key to postoperative satisfaction for rhinoplasty candidates. During this process, patients should be encouraged to have a healthy perspective about themselves and their lives. It should not be forgotten that aesthetic operations may increase a person’s self-confidence; however, they will not create a radical change in fundamental life values.

The Combination of Function and Aesthetics

The success of rhinoplasty surgery is not limited only to aesthetic appearance. It is also important to improve patients’ respiratory functions. Therefore, functional problems should also be addressed during the surgical process. This is especially critical for people with nasal deviation and breathing problems. During the postoperative period, patients are advised to pay attention to the following points:

• Attending regular doctor check-ups,
• Using the recommended medications on time,
• Paying attention to nasal hygiene.

The postoperative healing process may vary for each patient. During this process, it is important for the patient to adapt to the healing rate of their body and follow the doctor’s recommendations. In addition, it is necessary to remain alert to possible postoperative complications and consult the doctor immediately if any problem is noticed. This approach makes it possible to achieve successful results both aesthetically and functionally.

Selecting the Surgical Method Based on Individual Suitability

Aesthetic nose surgeries are performed using the method most suitable for the patient’s condition. During this process, there are two main techniques: closed and open. Both techniques provide similar results; therefore, the choice depends entirely on the surgeon’s experience and the patient’s needs. Open rhinoplasty is particularly prominent in patients with severe deformities, patients with thick skin, male patients, or structural weaknesses requiring support. In addition, preservation rhinoplasty techniques, known as conservative rhinoplasty and applicable with both open and closed methods, have recently gained popularity. These techniques include variations such as letdown, pushdown, and mixed rhinoplasty. The selected method is carefully determined to meet the patient’s aesthetic and functional needs. In this way, the most appropriate solution specific to each patient is provided. The points to be considered during the postoperative period vary according to the technique applied and the individual characteristics of the patient.

Steps for a Natural and Aesthetic Nose

During the rhinoplasty process, an aesthetic approach suitable for the patient’s expectations and facial proportions is prioritized. First of all, aesthetic surgery specialists show patients through simulations how the area to be treated will look before the operation. This is a critical step in clarifying expectations and achieving the most natural result possible. In addition,

• The overall symmetry of the face,
• The proportion of the nose to the face,
• The position of the nasal tip,

factors such as these are carefully evaluated. Afterwards, the operation is performed in accordance with the criteria determined during the planning stage. During the postoperative period, patients need to pay attention to the following points:

• Avoiding strain on the face during the first week,
• Avoiding impact to the surgical area,
• Using the medications recommended by the doctor regularly.

In this way, the healing process is accelerated, and an aesthetically harmonious and natural nasal structure is achieved. Rhinoplasty is an intervention that positively affects not only outward appearance but also the person’s self-confidence and social interactions.

Patience Is Required During the Process of Determining the Final Shape

After rhinoplasty surgery, time is required for the final result to become apparent. First of all, the swelling and edema in the surgical area should be allowed to decrease. This process varies from person to person. Therefore, it is important to remain patient and trust the natural course of healing. In addition, it may take several months for the nasal tissues to settle completely and for the postoperative shape to become stable. During this period, feelings of concern and impatience that the individual may experience are normal. However, waiting is essential to achieve genuine and satisfactory results. As a result:

• It should be remembered that the healing process shows individual differences.
• It should be accepted that the time required for swelling and edema to decrease is specific to each individual.
• It should be remembered that patience is required to evaluate the final result.

These points help ensure that the postoperative process is managed in a healthy manner.

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu – Burun Estetiği (Rinoplasti) Uzmanı

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu, 1976 yılında İzmir’de doğmuş, tıp eğitimini Ege Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde tamamladıktan sonra Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı’nda uzmanlık eğitimini tamamlamıştır. 2005–2006 yıllarında Fransa’nın Bordeaux kentinde Prof. Vincent Darrouzet ve Dr. Guy Lacher gibi rinoloji alanının önde gelen cerrahlarıyla çalışarak rinoplasti, fonksiyonel burun cerrahisi ve kafa tabanı cerrahisi üzerine ileri eğitim almıştır.

Burun estetiğinde doğal görünüm, nefes fonksiyonunun korunması ve yüz estetiği dengesini ön planda tutan Prof. Dr. Songu, açık teknik rinoplasti, piezo (ultrasonik) rinoplasti, revizyon rinoplasti, burun ucu estetiği ve fonksiyonel septorinoplasti operasyonlarında ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde tanınan bir cerrahtır. Yurt içi ve yurt dışında çok sayıda rinoplasti kongresinde eğitici ve konuşmacı olarak yer almış; yüz estetiği ve burun cerrahisinde modern tekniklerin yaygınlaşmasına öncülük etmiştir.

100’den fazla bilimsel yayını, kitap bölümü yazarlıkları ve 1700’ü aşkın uluslararası atfıyla rinoplasti alanında Türkiye’nin en saygın akademisyenlerinden biri olan Prof. Dr. Murat Songu, doğal, yüzle uyumlu ve fonksiyonel sonuçlar hedefleyen cerrahi yaklaşımıyla hem bilimsel hem estetik başarıları bir araya getirmektedir.