How Is the Shape Decided Before Rhinoplasty?

During rhinoplasty, skin thickness is an important factor because it can be effective in changing the shape of the nasal structure and in the appearance of the result. The skin wraps the cartilage and bone structure in the nose, and the thicker it is, the less prominent the shape of the underlying structures may be.

There are two main skin types: thin skin and thick skin.

• Thin Skin: Thin skin can make the underlying cartilage and bone structure more prominent. This allows the effects of the surgery to be observed more quickly and clearly. In people with thin skin, the nasal shape can usually be arranged more delicately and more aesthetic results can be obtained.

• Thick Skin: Thick skin covers the underlying structure more, and this can cause the effects of the surgery to be less prominent. In patients with thick skin, the nasal tip can look rounder and wider, because the skin does not fully show the shape of the underlying structure. In this case, shaping the nasal tip can be more difficult and the results sometimes become prominent later.

In people with thick skin, extra techniques can sometimes be used to improve the aesthetic results. For example, the cartilage structures at the nasal tip can be shaped more carefully and the fat tissue under the skin can be minimised.

In general, whatever the skin thickness, good results can be obtained in both types of skin with suitable techniques.

Before rhinoplasty, the analysis of your current nasal structure is quite important. Your nasal structure includes elements such as skin thickness, the nasal tip, the bridge structure, the width of the nose and the size of the nostrils. Your rhinoplasty surgeon, taking these characteristics into account, decides what kind of change should be made in the nasal shape.

• Arched Nose: If there is a prominent arch in your nose, this arch can create some discomforts aesthetically. Removing the arch can make the nose look flatter and more aesthetic.

• Hollow Nose: If there is a deep hollow in the nasal bridge, this situation can also negatively affect the person's general aesthetic appearance. Adding volume to the hollow area can give a more balanced result.

• Drooping Nasal Tip: If the nasal tip is drooping, this area can be lifted with rhinoplasty. Straightening the nasal tip makes the face look more dynamic.

Facial symmetry is one of the important elements of aesthetic surgery. Since the nose is located in the middle of the face, it needs to be in harmony with your facial contours. A symmetrical face offers an aesthetically pleasant appearance. Your rhinoplasty surgeon plans the changes to be made in the nasal shape by taking the symmetry of your face into account.

If you have previously had rhinoplasty or other aesthetic procedures, the results of these procedures must also be taken into account. Your rhinoplasty surgeon will evaluate the scars, shape and structure coming from the previous operations and make a planning accordingly to obtain the best results.

Rhinoplasty is an important factor not only aesthetically but also psychologically. For this reason, it is important to make a decision in line with your own wishes and expectations. However, shaping your expectations in line with your aesthetic surgeon's recommendations and your current nasal structure allows you to obtain more realistic results.

For example, you may have a wish for a thinner nose, but the structural characteristics of your nose may limit such a change. Your aesthetic surgeon, by guiding your expectations professionally, will design the most suitable nasal shape for you.

Before making your rhinoplasty decision, it is important to consult an experienced surgeon. Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil, by making a personalised planning for the nasal shape most suited to your facial contours, enables you to obtain perfect results both aesthetically and functionally. During the consultation, recommendations are made to you in line with your current nasal structure and expectations, and detailed information about the operation process is given. This consultation to be made with a specialist surgeon allows you to make the correct decision and obtain natural, harmonious results.

Although rhinoplasty is usually an aesthetic procedure, if there are also functional problems in your nasal structure, it may be possible to correct these problems as well. For example, if there are problems such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing or septum deviation, these problems can also be corrected at the same time and a functional improvement provided. Your aesthetic surgeon, by taking this situation into account too, will design the nasal shape most suited to your facial contours.

Deciding on the shape before rhinoplasty is a process that must be evaluated carefully. In line with your facial contours, your nasal structure, your health condition, the surgeon's recommendations and your own aesthetic expectations, you can decide on the nasal shape most suited to you. A detailed consultation to be made with a professional surgeon is the most important step in determining the ideal nasal shape. Remember, the aim of aesthetic surgery is to obtain natural and harmonious results, thus increasing both your appearance and your self-confidence.