Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. İt may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.

The best candidates for rhinoplasty are people who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way they look. İf you're physically healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.

Age may also be a consideration. Many surgeons prefer not to operate on teenagers until after they've completed their growth spurt-around 14 or 15 for girls, a bit later for boys.

Good communication between you and your sphysician is essential.in your initial consultation, the surgeon will ask what you'd like your nose to look like, evaluate the structure of your nose and face, and discuss the possibilities with you. He or she will also explain the factors that can influence the procedure and the results. These factors include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your age and your expectations. Rhinoplasty may be performed in a surgeon's office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or in hospital, but as our principle we prefer hospital, under general anesthesia.

After surgery, particularly during the first 24 hours, your face will feel puffy, your nose may ache, and you may have a dull headache. You'll notice that the swelling and bruising around your eyes will increase at first, reaching a peak after two or three days. Most of the swelling and bruising should disappear within two weeks or so.

A little bleeding is common during the first few days following surgery, and you may continue to feel some stuffiness for several weeks. Your surgeon will probably ask you not to blow your nose for a week or so, while the tissues heal. İf you have nasal packing, it will be removed after a few days and you'll feel much more comfortable. By the end of one or, occasionally, two weeks, all dressings, splints, and stitches should be removed.

Most rhinoplasty patients are up and about within two days, and able to return to school or sedentary work a week or so following surgery. It will be several weeks, however, before you're entirely up to speed. Your surgeon will give you more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. Avoid strenuous activity for two or three weeks. Avoid hitting or rubbing your nose, or getting it sunburned, for eight weeks. Be gentle when washing your face and hair or using cosmetics. 

Still, healing is a slow and gradual process. Some subtle swelling may be present for months, especially in the tip. The final results of rinoplasty may not be apparent for a year or more. In the meantime, you might experience some unexpected reactions from family and friends. Try to keep in mind why you decided to have this surgery in the first place. İf you've met your goals, then your surgery is a success.