Rhinoplasty is one of the most important surgical procedures that can directly affect both aesthetic appearance and quality of life. While in past years smaller, upturned and eye-catching noses were more preferred in rhinoplasty, today the understanding of aesthetics has changed greatly. Now the vast majority of patients want to hear the comment "There's a change in your face but it looks very natural" rather than those around them saying "You've had your nose done." For this reason, the main goal in modern rhinoplasty is to create a nose that is in harmony with the facial contours and functionally healthy, bringing the person's natural beauty to the fore without changing the character of the face. However, reaching this result is possible not only with a successful surgery but with correct planning done before the surgery. A natural-looking rhinoplasty requires detailed analysis, correct technique selection and a personalised approach. Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil applies a personalised planning process that addresses both aesthetic expectations and functional needs together, evaluating each patient's facial anatomy in detail. Natural rhinoplasty is the surgical approach that makes the nose appear in full harmony with the other parts of the face. A rhinoplasty being successful does not only mean that the nose looks beautiful. At the same time; The nose should not be distracting at the centre of the face. The eyes, lips and facial expression should come to the fore. The shape of the nose should be suited to the person's age, gender and facial character. The breathing functions should be preserved or improved. In a successful rhinoplasty, people focus not on your nose but on the general harmony of your face. This is precisely the most important indicator of natural results. One of the biggest mistakes made in rhinoplasty is to think that a nose seen on social media or admired on a celebrity is suitable for everyone. Whereas every person's; face length, forehead width, jaw structure, cheekbones, lip structure, skin thickness, bone structure, are completely different from one another. Therefore the same nasal shape can look completely different on two different people. In the modern understanding of rhinoplasty, the aim is not to make a "model nose" but to obtain the most natural personalised result. Obtaining a natural result begins much earlier than the operating table. Successful planning consists of many stages.
011. Listening to the Patient's Expectations
The first stage of planning is understanding why the patient wants rhinoplasty.
Some patients may complain of;
the nasal arch,
drooping of the nasal tip,
crookedness of the nose,
a wide nasal structure,
breathing problems.
Others just want to give their face a more balanced appearance.
For this reason the surgeon must first correctly understand the patient's expectation.
Creating realistic expectations is one of the most important factors directly affecting surgical satisfaction.
022. Detailed Facial Analysis
Since the nose is located at the very centre of the face, it is not evaluated on its own.
During professional planning;
forehead prominence,
brow structure,
the distance between the eyes,
cheekbones,
lip proportion,
chin projection,
facial symmetry,
are analysed as a whole.
For example, while a more prominent nose looks natural in individuals with a strong jaw structure, the same nose can be perceived as large in people with a small chin.
This is precisely why personalised analysis forms the basis of natural results.
033. Evaluation of Skin Thickness
One of the important factors that most people overlook in rhinoplasty is skin structure.
Thick skin can cause;
the oedema to last longer,
the nasal details to emerge later,
the fine contours to be less prominent.
Thin skin, on the other hand, shows every change made much more clearly.
For this reason skin characteristics must definitely be taken into account when creating the surgical plan.
044. Examination of the Internal Nasal Structure
A natural and healthy result is not just about external appearance.
The;
septum,
cartilage structure,
bone structure,
turbinates,
airways,
inside the nose must be evaluated in detail.
If the person has a breathing problem, correcting these problems can also be planned during the aesthetic operation.
The area people first notice is usually the nasal tip.
In past years quite upturned nasal tips were popular.
However, today this appearance is not considered natural.
In modern rhinoplasty the aim is;
not to lift the nasal tip more than necessary,
not to disrupt the general proportion of the face,
to prevent the nasal tip from dropping over the years by supporting it.
A correctly planned nasal tip can completely change the facial expression.
Creating a completely straight nasal bridge in every patient is not correct.
While slightly curved transitions look more natural in women, straighter and stronger contours can be preferred in men.
The aim here is not to make a fashionable nose but to obtain an appearance that preserves the person's facial character.
Absolutely not.
Male and female facial anatomies are different from one another.
In women;
softer transitions,
more elegant contours,
a slightly upturned nasal tip,
are preferred.
In men, on the other hand;
a stronger bone structure,
a straighter nasal bridge,
a design that preserves the masculine facial contours,
are at the forefront.
A successful rhinoplasty should be able to preserve the characteristic features suited to the person's gender.
Today, thanks to developing technology, various digital analyses can be done before surgery.
Thanks to these analyses;
facial proportions can be evaluated,
possible changes can be planned,
healthier communication can be established between the patient and the doctor.
However, the important point not to be forgotten is that digital simulations are not the definite surgical result.
These are only visual studies that assist the planning process.
In rhinoplasty, not only appearance but also function is of great importance.
Because a nose that looks aesthetically beautiful but prevents comfortable breathing is not considered successful.
For this reason, in rhinoplasty planning;
crookedness of the nose,
septum deviation,
concha enlargement,
airway narrowing,
such problems must also be evaluated.
The modern approach targets both aesthetic and functional improvement together.
Rhinoplasty is an extremely delicate surgery worked with millimetres.
Since every patient's anatomy is different, a standard operation plan cannot be applied.
An experienced surgeon;
analyses the facial proportions correctly,
can foresee which change will be made to what extent,
can preserve the natural appearance,
can avoid unnecessary procedures.
For this reason the choice of doctor is one of the most important factors affecting the success of the surgery.
Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil aims to offer personalised solutions that preserve the natural balance of the face by evaluating each patient in detail in rhinoplasty planning.
It is not possible to see the final shape of the nose immediately after rhinoplasty.
Due to the oedema that forms in the first weeks, the nose may look larger than it is.
The recovery process generally proceeds as follows:
The splint is removed in the first week.
Most of the oedema decreases in the first month.
In the first three months the nose begins to look more natural.
From the sixth month the refinements become prominent.
The final result emerges within 12 months in most patients.
In people with a thick skin structure, this process can take a little longer.
Following the doctor's recommendations before the operation is important both for surgical safety and for the recovery process.
Usually;
quitting smoking,
regulating blood-thinning medications under doctor's supervision,
sharing chronic diseases,
reporting the medications used,
completing the pre-operative tests fully,
are recommended.
These are important steps both for the safety of the operation and for the healthy progress of the recovery process.
At the basis of obtaining successful and natural results in rhinoplasty lie personalised planning, detailed analysis and an experienced surgical approach. Especially for people researching rhinoplasty in the field of aesthetics in İzmir, having a comprehensive evaluation done before surgery is of great importance.
Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil creates a personalised treatment plan by evaluating each patient's facial anatomy, skin structure, nasal functions and aesthetic expectations from a holistic perspective. Thus, results that are not only aesthetically successful but also natural, balanced and provide satisfaction for many years are aimed for.
If you too want to get more information about rhinoplasty that offers a natural appearance and preserves your character without changing your facial contours, getting a detailed evaluation from a specialist experienced in aesthetic applications in İzmir will be a correct start.
Natural-looking rhinoplasty is not just an operation that changes the shape of the nose. This process is a holistic approach that covers many stages such as facial analysis, evaluation of the skin structure, preservation of the breathing functions, correct understanding of aesthetic expectations and personalised surgical planning.
Since every individual's facial structure is unique, a successful rhinoplasty must also be planned individually. Thanks to correct analysis and an experienced surgical approach, it is possible to reach a natural nasal appearance that is in harmony with your face and does not reveal that surgery has been done.
Op. Dr. Ayşe Öznur Akidil, adopting the modern understanding of rhinoplasty, evaluates natural appearance, facial aesthetics and functional health together in each of her patients; she aims to provide long-term satisfaction with a personalised treatment process.