Nose reshaping with Op. Dr. Emre Özbey, planned to suit your face — assessing breathing, skin and the nasal framework before choosing a technique.
Free video consultationRhinoplasty is surgery to change the shape or size of the nose. Depending on the plan, it can refine the tip, reduce a dorsal hump, narrow or straighten the nose, or change the angle between nose and lip. When breathing is affected, work on the nasal septum (septoplasty) may be planned at the same time.
The aim is a nose that looks in balance with the rest of your face, not a standard shape. Skin thickness, cartilage strength, previous injuries and your expectations all affect what can be achieved. Op. Dr. Emre Özbey attended the EPCD Rhinoplasty School as part of his plastic surgery training.
Both approaches can be appropriate. The choice depends on what needs to change, the nasal structure and whether you have had previous surgery.
| Feature | Closed (endonasal) | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Incisions | Inside the nostrils only | Inside the nostrils plus a small cut across the columella |
| Visibility of structures | Limited direct view | Direct view of tip cartilages |
| Often considered for | Selected hump or minor changes | Tip work, complex or revision cases |
| Visible scar | None externally | Small columella scar that usually fades |
| Swelling | Can settle a little faster | Tip swelling can last longer |
A deviated septum or narrow nasal valves can make breathing difficult. These can be assessed at the examination; a combined aesthetic and functional plan treats shape and airflow together where appropriate.
Surgery after a previous rhinoplasty is usually more complex because of scar tissue and missing cartilage. Grafts — sometimes from the septum, ear or rib — may be needed. Expectations and recovery are discussed individually.
Thick nasal skin limits how much tip definition is visible; thin skin shows small irregularities. The plan respects your ethnic features and facial proportions rather than applying one shape to everyone.
Fillers can camouflage some small contour irregularities but cannot reduce size or improve breathing, and carry their own risks. Your options are discussed at consultation.
Rhinoplasty is usually considered once facial growth is complete. People who often ask about it include those with:
A video consultation with Op. Dr. Emre Özbey at IME Clinic can review photographs from several angles. Final suitability requires a face-to-face examination, including the inside of the nose.
Nasal congestion, swelling and bruising around the eyes are common. Rest with the head elevated.
The external splint and any internal splints are usually removed at a review visit.
Many people return to desk work; visible bruising fades. The NHS describes around 2 weeks off work as general guidance.
Avoid contact sports, heavy exercise and pressure from glasses as advised.
Agree your Istanbul stay and flight date with the team after splint removal and review.
Residual swelling, especially at the tip, continues to settle; the final shape develops slowly.
The price depends on whether the operation is primary or revision, open or closed, whether septum or graft work is needed, and the anaesthesia and hospital stay. Ask IME Clinic for a written, itemised quote covering surgery, anaesthesia, hospital care, medicines, splints and follow-up.
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Like all surgery, rhinoplasty has risks. Possible complications include:
The surgeon should explain your individual risks, how complications would be managed and what follow-up is arranged after you return home.
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The operating time depends on the plan. Primary rhinoplasty often takes a few hours; revision or combined septum and graft work can take longer. Your surgeon will tell you the expected duration.
Most people describe pressure, congestion and discomfort rather than severe pain. Pain relief is provided, and the discomfort usually improves over the first days.
Much of the swelling settles in the first months, but the final shape — especially of the tip — can take a year or more to appear.
If breathing difficulty is caused by the septum or nasal valves, functional surgery can be planned together with aesthetic changes. The examination determines whether this is appropriate.
Glasses resting on the nose are usually avoided for several weeks after a hump reduction. Your surgeon will advise when it is safe and what alternatives to use.
Rhinoplasty can sometimes be combined with eyelid surgery or other facial procedures when it is medically appropriate. Combining procedures changes the operating time, risks and recovery.
General patient information from plastic surgery professional associations. These resources are in English.
Op. Dr. Emre Özbey is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and EBOPRAS Fellow working with IME Clinic in Istanbul. For consultations, contact the IME patient coordination team on WhatsApp: +90 212 909 56 20.
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