How do I prepare for rhinoplasty? in Turkey, Istanbul
If you follow the advice of your surgeon, your nose job/rhinoplasty will go better and take less time to recuperate. It's delicate and requires careful pre and postoperative care. Since rhinoplasty results are permanent and problems are common, patients should choose a surgeon carefully.
Medical history and preexisting conditions
Your reasons for rhinoplasty will be the main ones for nose job surgery. Your doctor will ask about surgeries, nasal congestion, and medications. Hemophilia, an inherited blood disease, makes nose surgery unlikely.
Medical tests
Your doctor will order blood work and a complete physical check. Your entire body will be examined. They'll also inspect your nose's exterior and interior.
The physical examination data will help your doctor assess what adjustments are needed and how factors like skin thickness and nose cartilage strength may affect treatment outcomes. A complete physical evaluation is needed to establish how rhinoplasty will affect your breathing following a nose job/rhinoplasty.
Nose Photos
Your doctor will take many nose photos to diagnose the problem. Before rhinoplasty, your doctor will use image editing software to show you several results. The surgeon can compare before and after photos of your nose. These photos will guide long-term follow-ups and rhinoplasty. Photographs aid surgeon-patient communication before surgery.
A description of your own personal goals
If you have a small chin, your plastic and cosmetic surgeon may recommend a procedure to make it bigger. Because of this, a smaller chin could make your nose look bigger. Chin surgery might help some people make their faces look more balanced, but it is not always necessary.
Pharmaceuticals are no longer used routinely
The surgeon will tell you to cease taking all drugs the day before surgery due to the possibility of problems. (Generally, it may be sufficient to terminate the drug use 14 days before the operation.) Avoid blood-thinning drugs and supplements the week before surgery. This category includes several drugs and supplements. Vitamin E, aspirin, and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory drugs. Ask your doctor about starting blood-thinning medication. Vitamin K helps prevent bruising. To optimize vitamin K levels before treatment, eat enough dark leafy greens.
Prior to the procedure, food should be avoided for a while
The patient will sleep through the process. If a patient is administered general anesthesia while full, their stomach contents may rise and restrict their airway. Obesity increases this risk. Avoid this by not eating for 8 hours before surgery. Bloating and gas-causing foods and drinks will worsen your symptoms. Avoid gassy meals, including herbal teas, broccoli, milk, and beans, before surgery. Edema sufferers should avoid pickles, olives, cheese, and mineral water.
Don't smoke or drink before the surgery.
Research shows that drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes are unhealthy. Nicotine narrows blood vessels, reducing blood oxygen. This hinders wound healing. Smoking and drinking weaken your immune system and make you sick. Stop smoking and drinking 15-30 days before rhinoplasty for optimum results.
The patient must understand that the nose's final appearance won't be noticeable for some time following surgery.
Post-rhinoplasty recovery can take 6 months to a year. To avoid dissatisfaction, patients who expect a quick nose makeover should be informed of this. Patients who want a quick nose makeover may be disappointed.
Share menstrual history with your doctor.
Menstruation increases anxiety and pain sensitivity in women. Menstruation also causes edema, or fluid retention. Informing the doctor about situations like this, with severe blood loss, may help him determine the ideal time for surgery.
The patient receives instructions.
As instructed, the patient should remove all jewelry and other objects before going to the hospital for treatment. The hospital patient is informed of the items they must bring.
After outpatient surgery, you'll require a ride home.
In the days following anesthesia, memory loss, reduced reaction times, and poor judgement are likely. Therefore, arrange for a family member or close friend to stay with you for one or two nights after surgery to help with personal care.
Note:
Please contact us for additional information or to schedule a consultation for rhinoplasty surgery.
This article is for informational and advisory purposes. The recommendations of your surgeon who will examine you and perform your surgery should be a priority.