The minimum age for rhinoplasty is after the completion of puberty: around 16 years old for girls and 17–18 years old for boys, provided that facial growth is complete.
Yes—if you have breathing problems, a deviated septum, or nasal polyps.
For purely cosmetic rhinoplasty, imaging is usually not required.
Yes, medically there is no problem. However, due to hormonal fluctuations, some surgeons prefer to operate outside this period.
You must stop at least 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery, as smoking interferes with healing and increases the risk of infection.
Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the nose type and whether breathing corrections or polyp removal are needed
Most surgeries are performed under general anesthesia.
Local anesthesia is only used in minor procedures.
To some extent, yes.
However, the final shape must match your facial anatomy, skin type, and nasal structure.
In the past, the risk of recurrence was higher, but with modern structural reinforcement techniques, the chance of relapse has significantly decreased.
Yes. Combined functional and cosmetic surgery can be performed in a single operation.
In the open technique, a small incision is made, which usually fades completely after a few months.
Most bruising occurs during the first 5 days.
You can usually return to work after one week, but the final result becomes fully visible after one year.
Typically 4 to 8 weeks of continuous taping is recommended.
At least 4 to 6 weeks, so no pressure is applied to the nasal bones.
From the second day, you may wash your body, but avoid wetting your face until the cast is removed.
Avoid salty foods, very hot foods, hard or chewy foods, and gas-producing foods.
Fruits and vegetables are recommended.
Heavy activity should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks. Light walking is allowed.
Yes, due to swelling inside the nose or because of nasal packing.
This usually improves within a few days.