Rhinoplasty Surgery

Since there are so many types of rhinoplasty surgery, each with different goals and predicted outcomes, the process varies widely. However, there are certain steps that are common to all rhinoplasty surgeries.

• Preparing for surgery: You’ll be given either general anaesthesia or IV sedation to eliminate any pain or discomfort during the procedure.

• Making the incisions: Tiny incisions are made inside the nostrils or in the area between the nostrils. 

• Reshaping and restructuring: Depending on the goal of the surgery, your nose will either be reshaped or restructured. Once complete, the incisions are then closed.

Types of Nose Jobs: What Are the Different Rhinoplasty Procedures Available?

Once you’ve decided to pursue a rhinoplasty, it’s important to spend time with your doctor to plan the treatment and decide which technique is right for you. There are a variety of different types of rhinoplasty procedures that are suitable, depending on the reasons and goals for your treatment.

Planning Your Rhinoplasty Surgery: Open vs. Closed

When it comes to planning your nose job, you may have the option of undergoing either an open or closed rhinoplasty surgery. These are two different surgical approaches, each of which has its own benefits and drawbacks.

Open Rhinoplasty Surgery

• Involves creating incisions around the base of the nose.

• Carried out in cases where more significant reshaping or restructuring is needed.

• More invasive than a closed rhinoplasty and usually results in more swelling and a longer recovery period.

Closed Rhinoplasty Surgery

• No incisions are made outside of the nose.

• Involves accessing the areas that are to be worked on through the nostrils.

• A closed rhinoplasty tends to work more effectively in cases where only minor revisions or corrections are required.

• Leaves no visible scarring and less swelling since the incisions are made within the nostrils.

Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty Surgery

A new open rhinoplasty technique, known as ultrasonic rhinoplasty, is also an alternative option to consider. This innovative method uses ultrasonic waves to allow the surgeon to make more precise adjustments to the nose. Not only this, but an ultrasonic rhinoplasty also allows the surgeon to be more delicate and accurate when it comes to scraping, reshaping, or smoothing the bone. This technique is becoming increasingly common, with rhinoplasty specialists such as Dr. Mehmet Cicek, MD, offering the treatment at the world-renowned Memorial Bahcelievler hospital in Istanbul.

Combining Rhinoplasty With Other Treatments

Rhinoplasty can also be combined with another nose surgery when necessary. Below, we’ve outlined the most common ones in more detail.

Nose Job Results and Recovery

Recovery from rhinoplasty surgery can take a few weeks, so we’d advise you to take at least one week off work to give yourself time to rest and recover. Bear in mind too that simple tasks like chewing may be painful or uncomfortable in the first few days following your treatment, so be patient and take things slowly.

• Post-Op Recovery: Week One

  During the first week, you may have to wear a cast on your nose with a piece of gauze taped underneath to catch any excess fluid or blood. It's likely that you'll feel sore and congested, with light discomfort from swelling, especially during the first three days. You may also see dark bruising around your nose.

• Post-Op Recovery: Week Two

  In week two of your recovery, it’s likely that you’ll have your cast, gauze tape, or similar removed. During this time you can expect to see the dissolvable sutures in your nose start to disappear and improvements or the complete disappearance of your bruising/swelling. You should be able to return to most light activities during this time.

• Post-Op Recovery: Week Three

  Three weeks after your rhinoplasty surgery is the point at which most patients are through the worst part of the recovery phase. During this period some of the positive results should begin to show and a reduction in swelling may begin to reveal subtle changes in your nose. You should also be able to resume normal activities, including most forms of exercise.

• Post-Op Recovery: Week Four and Beyond

  By week four, the majority of swelling should have reduced, with most cases experiencing an 85% reduction in swelling by month three and 95% by month six. However, the full results of your rhinoplasty procedure can take up to a year to show.

For a real insight into a real patient’s rhinoplasty journey, check out our Quno Patient Story: Fereba's Rhinoplasty in Turkey.

Rhinoplasty Surgery: At Home or Abroad?

Choosing between whether to have a rhinoplasty abroad or in the UK can be tricky. Travelling overseas for a nose job has become more common recently and there are a few important reasons for this.

Patients choose to have a rhinoplasty abroad because:

1. The cost of rhinoplasty surgery at clinics abroad is much lower than in the UK.

2. Some of the most qualified and experienced rhinoplasty doctors are based overseas.

3. The standards of care offered at clinics abroad often exceed those offered at clinics in the UK.

4. Access to rhinoplasty surgery abroad is often easier, with more doctors and shorter waiting lists.

5. Travelling overseas for treatment allows you to recover in a safe and private space.

Undergoing a Rhinoplasty Abroad: How Does It Work?

Despite increasing in popularity, travelling abroad for healthcare can still feel daunting. Thankfully though, clinics overseas have become well-versed in caring for international patients and have a range of processes and procedures in place to ensure that treatment journeys are as smooth and straightforward as possible. However, there are still a few common questions that patients ask before travelling abroad for their rhinoplasty surgery.

Why Choose Qunomedical?

At Qunomedical, we believe that high-quality, affordable healthcare should be easily and readily accessible to all. From providing some information on rhinoplasty surgery to assisting patients with booking their treatments, we’re here to help!

✔ 100% free, non-binding assessment: Whether you’re just looking for some more in-depth information, or are ready to book your rhinoplasty surgery, we offer a 100% free, non-binding assessment. 

✔ World-renowned doctors: Our proprietary scoring system Qunoscore assesses doctors on over 20 different data points including qualifications, experience, accreditations, number of treatments performed, value for money, and reviews from past patients. 

✔ 100% satisfaction guarantee: Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that if you don’t get the results that you were promised from your treatment, we’ll pay for a second one, or give you your money back.

✔ Qunomedical-exclusive packages: When booking through Qunomedical, you’ll have the opportunity to access all-inclusive packages for your rhinoplasty that include things like accommodation, airport shuttle services, and clinic transfers. Simply book your flights and leave the rest to the clinic.

✔ End-to-end care: We’ll stay with you throughout the entire recovery process, available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll check in with you regularly and you can also get in touch with your doctor for any post-op advice.