Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping / Septorhinoplasty) in Turkey | TruvaBeauty

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to enhance appearance, improve breathing, or both. When cosmetic and functional steps are combined, it's called septorhinoplasty. Goals may include smoothing a hump, refining the tip, narrowing the bridge or base, correcting deviation, or repairing trauma. Functional techniques can involve septoplasty, turbinate reduction, or nasal valve support to relieve obstruction. ^{ASPS (Overview)}

Who is (and isn't) a good candidate

• Well-suited for: Adults (and select mature teens) in good health with stable goals and realistic expectations after counseling; those with documented nasal obstruction may benefit from functional components (septoplasty/valve repair).^{AAO-HNS (CPG) Cleveland Clinic (Septoplasty)}
• Consider optimizing or waiting if: You smoke or vape nicotine, have poorly controlled medical conditions, or are mid-growth (younger teens); optimizing health lowers wound-healing and anesthesia risks.^{Mayo Clinic (Cosmetic Surgery)}

Techniques your surgeon may recommend

• Open vs. closed approach: Incisions placed inside the nostrils (closed) or with a small trans-columellar incision (open) to enhance visibility and precision for grafting. Approach is individualized to anatomy and goals.^{ASPS (Procedure Steps)}
• Structural techniques & grafts: Septal, ear, or rib cartilage may be used (e.g., spreader, batten, rim, or tip grafts) to support aesthetics and airway. Selection is anatomy- and goal-specific.^{NCBI (Rhinoplasty StatPearls)}
• Functional steps: Septoplasty for a deviated septum, turbinate reduction, and nasal valve repair to improve airflow when obstruction is present.^{Cleveland Clinic (Septoplasty) AAO-HNS (CPG)}
• Ultrasonic (piezo) rhinoplasty: Uses piezoelectric instruments to sculpt nasal bones under direct vision; studies suggest less early bruising, swelling, and mucosal injury versus conventional osteotomies, with comparable operative time.^{PMC (Piezo Osteotomy)}

We plan around your features and heritage. The aim is harmony-not a one-size-fits-all nose. (Your consult includes photography, airway assessment, and discussion of trade-offs and scars.) ^{AAO-HNS (CPG)}

Benefits & risks-what to know

Potential benefits: More balanced facial proportions and, when functional steps are included, measurable breathing improvement on validated patient-reported scales (e.g., NOSE). Satisfaction is typically high when goals are aligned and the airway is respected. ^{PubMed (NOSE Score) AAO-HNS (NOSE Instrument)} Known risks (not exhaustive): Bleeding/hematoma, infection, prolonged swelling, septal hematoma or perforation, asymmetry or contour irregularities, persistent obstruction, changes in smell or sensation, scarring (including at the columella in open cases), anesthesia/VTE risks, and possible revision. Careful planning and technique reduce these risks. ^{ASPS (Risks & Safety)} Systems that reduce risk: Our partner hospitals use the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (associated with lower major complications and mortality), and we follow ASPS 2023 VTE risk-stratification and prophylaxis protocols where indicated. ^{NEJM (Surgical Safety Checklist) ASPS (VTE Prevention)}

What does the evidence say?

• Functional outcomes: After functional septorhinoplasty, patients typically show significant, durable NOSE-score improvement by 1-3 months that persists over time.^{PubMed (NOSE Score)}
• Septoplasty effectiveness: Randomized evidence shows septoplasty outperforms medical therapy for symptomatic deviated septum on SNOT-22 at 6 months.^{BMJ (Septoplasty RCT)}
• Patient satisfaction (aesthetics & QoL): The Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation (ROE) is validated and widely used; meta-analyses support ROE as a useful tool, with high satisfaction in many cohorts.^{PMC (ROE Meta-analysis)}
• Ultrasonic osteotomies: Systematic reviews report less edema, ecchymosis, pain, and mucosal injury in week 1 versus conventional osteotomies.^{PMC (Piezo Osteotomy)}

Surgical details

Setting: Accredited hospital/operating room (outpatient). Anesthesia: Usually general anesthesia; select limited refinements may use IV sedation per surgeon and facility protocol. ^{Mayo Clinic (Rhinoplasty)} Key steps: Pre-op imaging/photos and airway exam → open or closed approach → cartilage/bone reshaping and support (grafts as needed) → functional correction (septoplasty/valve/turbinates when indicated) → meticulous closure/splinting → saline care and taping. Same-day discharge is typical with structured follow-ups (early nurse review, surgeon checks, secure tele-support). ^{ASPS (Recovery)}

Recovery (typical)

• Days 1-7: Splint present; swelling and bruising peak and begin to recede; short walks; head elevation; avoid glasses on the nasal bridge unless protected.
• 1-2 weeks: Splint removal; many return to desk work; avoid strenuous activity.
• 2-6 weeks: Gradual exercise; protect nose from trauma.
• 3-12 months: Subtle swelling continues to refine-final contour can take up to a year. Timelines vary by technique and anatomy.^{Mayo Clinic (Rhinoplasty) ASPS (Recovery)}

Preparing for surgery

• Stop nicotine 4-6 weeks before and after to improve healing and lower wound risk.
• Share full history, medications, and allergies (blood thinners, supplements, prior trauma/surgeries, sleep apnea).
• Document your airway symptoms: We may use the NOSE questionnaire pre- and post-op to track breathing outcomes.^{AAO-HNS (NOSE Instrument)}

Why Turkey. Why TruvaBeauty.

Turkey: world-class value
Modern private hospitals, high-volume surgeons, and international accreditation deliver excellent outcomes at a smart price-without compromising safety. Safety-first concierge
Curated surgeon match, checklist-driven ORs (WHO checklist), and ASPS-aligned VTE protocols-no unsafe “procedure stacking.” ^{NEJM (Surgical Safety Checklist) ASPS (VTE Prevention)} Vetted surgeons. Audited hospitals.
Board certification, outcomes review, guideline-driven care (AAO-HNSF rhinoplasty CPG), and continuous quality monitoring. ^{AAO-HNS (CPG)} End-to-end coordination
Private transfers, hotel near your clinic, bilingual on-site coordinator, secure tele-follow-ups.

Start Your Rhinoplasty Journey

1. Request a quote → upload photos/history securely
2. Virtual consult → airway & anatomy analysis, technique, risks, recovery
3. Itinerary & booking → flights/hotel/transfers coordinated
4. Surgery & recovery → hospital concierge & daily check-ins
5. Home & follow-up → tele-visits; splint, saline, and activity guidance