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Nose aesthetics is one of the most preferred surgeries among aesthetic surgeries.  Millions of people all over the world every year have their rhinoplasty done because of the various reasons. The main reasons are either genetic or acquired nasal malformation. Generally people are wondering the reasons causing acquired nose deformities which we are going to explain on this weeks blog prepared by Assoc.Prof.Dr.Suleyman TAŞ. All details you have been wondering about the reasons of the nasal deformities, symptoms and treatment you can find in our detailed paper. Hope it will be useful for you and please enjoy reading it.

What is the nasal malformation?

Nasal malformation is the general name given for the disinformation caused by the genetics or took place  consequently to the injuries, traumas or the illnesses independent from the genetics. It is a physical problem that may cause aesthetical and functional issues.

The reasons of the nasal malformation 

After giving the description of the nasal malformation we can go on counting the reasons causing the nasal deformities.

1) Hormonal disorder
One of the main reasons causing nasal deformity is the hormonal disorder. Because of the hormonal and genetic disorder there might take place deformities in the skin, bone or the cartilage tissues of a nose. This situation may cause the nasal malformation. Especially in the adolescence period correspondingly to the changes happen in the body a nose starts to change as well. By the end of the puberty cartilage wideness, nasal bone disfigures, intranasal malformation caused by the hormonal disorder might become permanent. We can say that two main reasons causing nasal malformation are genetics and hormonal disorders.

2) Traumas and injuries
Cartilage tissues present in the nasal structure may be disfigured by the traumas or severe injuries which can be permanent. Especially the injuries received in the adolescence period may cause the nasal malformation on a still growing facial features.

3) Skin diseases
On the places close to the nose may occur tumours. For instance, the tumours formed on the skin consequently to the skin canser may become more visible on a nose by the time. Therefore, causing nasal deformities and malformation in a long term.

4) Chronic medication usage requirement
Since intranasal structures are affected by the liquid medication regularly used inside the nose it may cause different types of intranasal malformation. The medication which is useful in a short term may change the cartilage structures in a long term. These kind of medications may dissolve and disgfigure the nasal structures. On the other, hand regularly taken drugs like cocain may cause deformities in a long term.

Symptoms of the nasal malformation

Here are the symptoms of the nasal malformation

• Crookedness of a nose
• Tip droopiness
• Breathing issues and snoring
• A dorsal hump formation
• Uneven nostrils

If you have these kind of complaints and symptoms you might have a nasal deformity. You can consider a surgery to fix your nose functionally and aesthetically. Your plastic surgeon will need to have an x-ray and physically examine your nose. After that, your plastic surgeon will share the results and discuss the appropriate surgical plan with you.

This is the end of  this week’s blog prepared by Assoc.Prof.Dr.Suleyman TAŞ about the nasal malformation. If you have any questions regarding these surgeries please contact us via +90 543 456 3693 phone number. We wish you healthy and joyful week.

The nasal wing reduction aesthetics is among the frequently asked questions for those who have wide noses and nostrils and would like to have nose surgery.  Thus, the main two reasons for a wide nose are broad wings and nostrils. In this week’s blog as TAS Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic, we would like to inform you about the reduction of the nostrils and wings of the nose.  Hope it will be helpful for you and please enjoy reading it.

What makes a nose wide? 

Before proceeding with the details related to the wide nose reduction surgery we would like to summarize the main reasons for wide wings and nostrils. Certainly, the main reason is genetic. Deformity and excessive cartilage structures can be shown as examples. However, in some cases even when the nose is not broad, it might seem wide which can be seen in the following examples:

1) Lack of Projection

When looking at the profile, if there is not enough projection on the tip, nasal structures might seem wide.

2) The tip of the nose is too much lifted

If the tip of the nose is too much lifted, the nostrils might seem wider, which causes an overall broadness of the nose.

3) Alar retraction

In some cases even if the nostrils and the wings are not wide,  alar retraction might cause the opposite effect.

How are nostrils and wing reduction surgeries performed?

After summarizing the main reasons causing wide noses we can answer the questions related to the surgery for narrowing broad noses.

Generally, the reduction of the wings and nostrils is performed as a part of the rhinoplasty. However, for those who have only this complaint, it can be performed as well.  The most common treatment is the removal of limited tissues from the alar base and reshaping treatment. Airway flow shouldn’t deteriorate. In some cases, the wings can be made slimmer by just projecting or deprojecting the tip of the nose. Thus, we have already counted it among the reasons for wide noses.

Besides nostril reduction surgery, there are different techniques being used for the reduction of broad noses.  We use dissolvable stitches after surgical interventions for wide nose aesthetics performed by the Closed and Atraumatic Technique. Therefore there are no external scars after the nostril reduction aesthetics procedure.

This is the end of this week’s blog prepared by the TAS Aesthetic Plastic Surgery about the nostrils and wings reduction. If you have any questions regarding these surgeries please contact us via +90 532 056 3693 phone number. We wish you a healthy and joyful week.

The collapse of the nose is a kind of the nasal deformities. Also known as the saddle nose deformity it can be seen in many patients because of different reasons. On this week’s blog as TAS Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic we would like to inform you about the nasal collapse. Throughout our blog we will be answering the frequently asked questions such as ‘What is the nasal collapse? Why does it happen? and How can it be addressed?  Hope it will be helpful for you and please enjoy reading it.

What is the nasal collapse?

The nasal collapse is the pinched nose deformity formed by the space between the bridge and tip of the nose because of various reasons. If we handle it in details; as you know the nose is the most prominent thing on the humans face. Relevant prominency is provided by the nasal bones and cartilages functioning as a roof.  Because of the various reasons between the bridge and the tip there may occur a dent that causes a pinched and collapsed nasal appearance. Coloquially known as the ‘Boxers nose’ nasal collapse is also known as the saddle nose deformity.

What causes the nasal collapse?

There are two main reasons causing nasal collapse. It can be either genetic or acquired. Acquired deformity has two main reasons such as severe external trauma and the other reason is the deformity acquired after failed interventions of the plastic surgeon during rhinoplasty surgery. For instance, it can be gained consequently overreduction of the nose ridge by an unexperienced plastic surgeon. To sum up; the main two reasons of the nasal collapse are traumatic cases and failed aesthetic surgeries.

How can the nasal collapse identified?

Here we will try to give tips about how the nasal collapse can be identified.

• Collapse of a nasal bridge
• Insuffiecient nose tip support
• Shortening of the projection
• Retrusion on the lowest part of the nasal septum

   

How can it be addressed?

Finally we would like to inform you about the treatment and surgery of the saddle nose deformity. There are various methods for addressing this deformity. The main goal is to rehabilitate the functionality of a nose thus, several grafts and materials are utilized in the surgery. Including rib, ear or the radiated cadaver cartilage, titanium or silicon based materials. Preferably to use the tissues taken from the patients body. The main reason is the prevention of the possible infections and tissue reactions that can take place after the surgery. Although it is a matter of various preferences for each surgeon. The graft that will be integrated to a nose is discussed with the patient. After that a nose surgery is performed. As with each surgery there will be post op recommendations that need to be followed. Your surgeon will inform you about them.

This is the end of  this week’s blog prepared by the TAS Aesthetic Plastic Surgery about the saddle nose deformity. If you have any questions regarding these surgeries please contact us via +90 543 456 3693 phone number. We wish you healthy and joyful week.

Nose surgery is one of the most common aesthetic surgeries that includes variations such as Post Traumatic and Crooked Nose surgeries. On this week’s blog Süleyman TAŞ Aesthetic Surgery Clinic will inform you about the Post Traumatic and Crooked Nose surgeries (Septorhinoplasty/Septoplasty).

What is Post-Traumatic and Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty?

Many people have complaints about the crookedness of their noses which could be either genetic or may be caused by various reasons like accidents. This deformity is called as a deviated septum. Septorhinoplasty is a combination of Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty surgeries.  Rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic or functional reasons to reshape the nose – while Septoplasty corrects a deviated septum to restore (or create) normal breathing function.

This is the end of the article in which we, as Süleyman TAŞ Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, tried to answer the frequently asked questions about the Post-Traumatic and Crooked Nose Rhinoplasty. We would like to remind you that if you have questions or would like to have an appointment, you can contact us via to +90 532 056 3693. Wish you all the best

In this article, “How a Rhinoplasty Can Help a Deviated Septum?” subject will be handled which is one of the most seen problem in Rhinoplasty. First, let’s start by answering the following questions; What is a deviated septum? How a deviated Septum occurs? What are the physical and functional damages? and How a rhinoplasty can help a deviated septum?

 What is a Deviated Septum?

Deviated nasal septum is a physical disorder of the nose. Having a off center or crooked bone and cartilage in the nose structure create deviated septum. Septum is a structure that divides the nasal cavity of the nose in half. Deviation refers to being off center or crooked.

 How a Deviated Septum Occurs?

Main reasons of a deviated septum can be summarized under two headings. The first reason is our genetical features which hand down from generations. The second reason is hits or injuries that we have externally. Those hits or injuries you have cause a deviated septum. Especially in childhood, a fall, hit and injury cause a crooked nose and the nose completes its growing with deformities and those deformities bring a lot of problems later.

 What are the Physical and Functional Damages of a Deviated Septum?

A deviated septum causes asymmetrical and not straight appearance. When looking at a person, subconsciously the first thing to see is the nose. Due to crooked and asymmetrical nose, other beautiful parts in your face do not attract attention.

Functionally, a deviated septum has much greater damage. The nose, with a deviated septum, can experience breathing problems. When proper and sufficient amount of oxygen was not provided, the immune system will not work properly and this will cause infections. Furthermore, a deviated septum may also cause sleep apnea, continuous fatigue, and a serious condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep. Deviation problems may cause respiratory and lung problems in older ages.  

How a Rhinoplasty Can Help a Deviated Septum?

Closed and Atraumatic Technique can be performed for a deviated septum as for all rhinoplasty operations. With closed and atraumatic technique, there is no incision and scar after rhinoplasty. This technique has more advantageous when compared to other techniques in terms of healing process. Along with the aesthetic surgery performed to touch the external appearance of the nose, interventions can be made for a deviated septum. In this way, it is possible to have a beautiful appearance and a functional breathing nose.

This week we will give you all the information and details about skin thickness for rhinoplasty. During rhinoplasty, the type of skin plays a huge and an important role and can affect the shape of your nose. Skin is the largest part of our body and each person’s skin thickness and structure is different and unique to the person.

The skin thickness on the nose is mainly divided into two parts;

• Thick skinned noses
• Thin skinned noses

Thick skinned nose

Patients with thick skin are more likely to own a thick and oily nose. Usually, this type of skin is genetic. The skin on the nose is more noticeable. The healing process after rhinoplasty takes more time. The thick skin seems like a thick blanket, this thick skin covers the shape of the nose. The patients with thick skin also have a rhinoplasty, but the process needs more control and may need to apply extra treatments before rhinoplasty and after rhinoplasty. The aim is to make the skin thinner. With extra treatments, a much more positive and satisfying result can be achieved after rhinoplasty by the right surgeon.

Thin skinned noses

Thin skinned nose, as its name implies, is a very thin structure covering the nose. Patients, who are thinking to have a rhinoplasty, should be well analyzed about skin thickness. Patients with a thin skinned nose have more advantages compared to patients with thick skin. Because they tend to recover faster than those with thick skins. Having a thin skinned nose is one of the desired condition to have a rhinoplasty. Nasal lines and shape will be more visible on the thin skinned noses with the help of all the fine workmanship. The disadvantage of being thin skinned is that it may show even minimal differences. The thin skin seems like a thin sheet on the bed.

Skin thickness is not a barrier for the patients who want to have a rhinoplasty. An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can analyze and get a good sense of your skin type, thickness, and quality during the examination. And the surgeon can give you a very good idea about the healing process and an achievable result. Therefore, the process will be more positive since the patient and the surgeon knows the big picture.

Patients, who want to have a rhinoplasty, are most frightened and worried about the intranasal splints. But in this article, I will give you more information about intranasal splints that will show you the fear of splints is not necessary.

Why are the Splints Used?

One of the most common difficulties that people are facing is the breathing problem due to airway problems. Our main goal in rhinoplasty is to plan and operate the nose that best fits your face aesthetically. Besides, our aim is to obtain a functional nose after the surgery by intervening in the airways that have problems. After a rhinoplasty, a beautiful nose is obtained which fits your face and breathes easily. During the surgery, nasal splints are used in all patients suffering from airway problems. The function of the internal nasal splint, used in nose surgery, is to prevent postoperative deformities that may lead to adhesions, create pressure in the nose that will minimize the bleeding, and reduce swellings.

Also in the past, splints were used in nose surgeries. These splints were made of cloth and named nasal packs. After the operation, removing these nasal packs was a painful process. So this process brought a fear of nasal packs for the patients.

However, with the advancement of technology, new generation splints were created and no nasal packs (tampons) have been used for the last 9-10 years. The new generation splints are designed to fit nose internally. Since the new generation splints do not block airways, you can continue to breathe after the operation. There is no pain in removing the splints. The new generation of splints is destroying fears.

When are the Splints Removed?

Splints, used after airway intervention during rhinoplasty, are removed 1 week after the operation. It is not a painful process. With the new generation silicone splints used today, the postoperative process is more comfortable. There is no pain during the removal of the splints. The patients should save quality time to rest after the surgery.

I want to emphasize that patients do not need to fear from the splints removal day. With the help of new generation silicone splints, the postoperative process is very comfortable.

This week’s article is based on the most frequently asked question lately about rhinoplasty: “Can I Have a Rhinoplasty in the Summer? Has the Sun effects after the Rhinoplasty?”. We evaluated this situation and wrote the effect of the sun after the rhinoplasty surgery for you. We hope you enjoy the article.

Anyone who wants to have nose surgery knows that this process needs to be done with care. There are many factors that affect the process, either positively or negatively. One of these factors is the sun. The sun can also have a positive effect depending on the technique of the operation. There is also a negative effect depending on the operation technique.

There is no incision on the tip of the nose with the Closed Technique in Rhinoplasty. Since there is no incision on the skin, there is no scar. Therefore, the sun does not have any effect to refine any scar. Generally, the most important reason for not performing in the Summer is the nose jobs made with the open technique. Since there is an incision on the nose, during the healing process the Sun will have an effect on the scar and will refine it. To prevent this situation, it is not recommended to perform surgery with the open technique in the summer.

In the process of Rhinoplasty, seasonality may have effect;

Rhinoplasty during the Winter

Winter season is a highly preferred season for rhinoplasty surgeries. Especially, it is a favorite period of doctors who make rhinoplasty surgeries with the open technique. The thing patients need to be careful is not to get cold during this period. In this period, infectious diseases rates are increasing. In the pre- and post-operation period, patients should be careful to not get cold.

Rhinoplasty during the Summer

Summer is the season that causes question marks in the heads of those who want to have nose surgeries. Because of the effect of the sun in this season. As mentioned above, doctors who do nose surgeries with open technique do not prefer to operate in summer. Doctors who perform nose surgeries with closed technique, they prefer to do operations in all seasons. Since there is no incision, there is no scar and the sun has no effect to refine it. There may be the risk of postoperative hemorrhage because of heat during the summer. However, with the improvements of the technology, the risk of bleeding can be eliminated.

In summary;

Anyone who wants to have nose surgery should first apply to a reliable nose aesthetic doctor. It is the healthiest way to go on a mutual trust basis with doctors. The operation time may vary in line with the deformities of the patient has. In this direction, it is necessary to determine the most appropriate time with the doctor. Another important thing is saving 7 days for a quality resting time after the operation by the patients, regardless of the season. In this way, the healing process will go faster.

The most common question, from the patients who want to have a rhinoplasty, is if there will be any scar after rhinoplasty. Nose jobs can be done with many different methods and techniques. Basically;

1. Rhinoplasty with Open Technique
2. Rhinoplasty with Closed Technique

Rhinoplasty with Open Technique

With the open technique, a bridging incision was created and the nasal skin is folded upward to execute the operation. After the operation, there will be a scar on the tip of the nose due to this cut. There are some interventions due to minimizing the scar;

• Use medicines are regularly given by your doctor after the operation
• Protect your nose skin from the sun

Despite all these precautions, unfortunately, a treatment that completely prevents the scar is not available.

Rhinoplasty with Closed Technique

With the closed technique, there is no incision on the nose or on the pitanguy ligament. All surgical incisions are positioned inside the nostrils with no external scar. Since there is no incision on the nose, the healing process is much faster than the open technique. All tissues, nerves, and veins are preserved with the closed technique. So, the nose continues to be fed from the protected tissues after the surgery and this makes the patient have a more comfortable time. There are no stitches, because there is no external incision, and there is no mark because there is no stitch. You can think “How this is possible?” With the experience and expertise of the surgeon, you can have the most natural, most compatible, and no scarring rhinoplasty process.

In Which Season a Rhinoplasty or Nose Job Can Be Performed?

The used technique in a rhinoplasty or nose job is an important influencer.

In the open technique, the incision, made on the nose, creates a permanent scar because of the sun. Many surgeons who prefer the open technique do not prefer to perform a rhinoplasty during the summer.

In the closed technique, there is no scar because there is no external incision. So, the sun cannot cause a problem after the surgery. With the closed technique, the operation can be performed in summer or winter.

When is the Most Optimum Time for a Rhinoplasty?

The most optimum time is when the patient can save quality time to rest after the operation. During this quality time, the patient will focus on the healing process and complete this process faster.

Best Plastic Surgeon

“Plastic” word comes from the Latin “Plastica” word and means shaping. So Plastic Surgery is about shaping surgery and Plastic Surgeon is the certified person who does this job. Another element of our field is Reconstructive. Aesthetic addresses the perception and the work to get excellence as a result of shaping and reconstructing. So; There is Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon. People who we call plastic surgeon or aesthetic surgeon are entitled to receive this long title after they have been studying for many years and have successfully passed many exams. To receive this title; six years of medical training and five years specialization in plastic surgery should be completed with a top performance in Turkey. It is very competitive and difficult to get this title in Turkey as it is in the World. Because each year maximum 30-32 staff position is available for plastic surgeons in Turkey. This number is very limited and there is high demand for this title. As an example, from other specialties, 800-900 staff position for general surgeons, 700-800 staff position for ear, nose & throat (ENT) surgeons are available each year. This shows how special and unique the plastic surgeon should be. After five years of specialization in plastic surgery, a thesis will be written, an exam will be passed and the two-year compulsory national service will be completed. By the end of all these, you can now become a plastic surgeon who has a diploma. But you are not done yet. To work as a plastic surgeon, you must pass professional qualification examinations. Turkish Plastic Surgery Society and European Board examination must be passed to be accepted by these societies and for the memberships. Being the best doctor, the best surgeon and even the best plastic surgeon are much more difficult and needs the best effort when it is so hard to be a plastic surgeon. If you have accepted this challenge and decided to pursue this career, what do you need to do to become the best plastic surgeon?

Qualifications Plastic Surgeons Need to Have

The information was written by me to guide and lighten my valuable young colleagues who dream of becoming a plastic surgeon and have difficulty in deciding a specialty. Firstly, you must be very good at English, if you are having a problem with it, work on it during your assistant years. Secondly, you should be interested in art, art inspires us, inspiration becomes aesthetic, and it ends up at your patients’ smile and happiness. Thirdly, you must be involved in scientific studies, know how to write a publication, and scan the literature to put the information in your memory. Fourth, you must improve your manual skill, your hands should have a high level of orientation and coordination. You will have to give up your many hobbies like playing guitar for this. Because the tips of your fingers should feel very good and measure even the smallest pressure. Instruments, such as guitars, form calluses at the fingertips and lead loss of sensation. The fifth you must be patient, decisive, always focused on learning, always doing the best, innovative and open to innovations. My young colleagues always write that they want to visit my clinic and get inspiration from me, which makes me very happy and they can make a start with this article. After this article, my colleagues are welcomed who are not afraid and want more. Finally, do not just go after your dreams, follow the things you cannot even imagine…