Nose Tip Aesthetics
Aesthetic operations in which only the cartilage and soft tissues at the tip of the nose are shaped without touching the bones inside the nose are called “nasal tip aesthetics” or “tip plasty”.
Nasal tip aesthetics is a type of rhinoplasty and is basically performed to regulate the angle of the lips and the tip of the nose. Natural results are obtained with nasal tip aesthetics, which is the most effective way to achieve the ideal appearance for people who do not have problems with their nasal bones but think that the shapes of the tip of the nose or nostrils negatively affect the facial expression.
Who Can Have Nose Tip Aesthetics?
As with all aesthetic operations, people who are not satisfied with their appearance and who think that the shape of the tip of the nose negatively affects the facial expression are the primary candidates for nasal tip aesthetics.
In order to have nasal tip aesthetics, bone development must be completed. Although the time of completion of bone development varies from person to person, it is generally accepted that the bone development of people between the ages of 17-18 is completed.
This criterion does not apply to people with congenital anomalies or those exposed to trauma. The operation can be performed especially for patients who experience physical complications that prevent breathing.
With nasal tip aesthetics, the shape of the nose will change and this change will inevitably directly affect the facial expression of the person. People who make instant decisions or who are not psychologically ready for this change may not be accepted for the operation.
For What Purpose Is Nose Tip Aesthetics Performed?
With nose tip aesthetics;
- Deformities at the tip of the nose are corrected,
- Large nose tips are reduced,
- If the tip of the nose is low, it is lifted,
- Asymmetry in the nostrils is corrected or configured in ideal proportions,
- Nasal tip separation is eliminated,
- The angle between the nose and lips is regulated.
With nasal tip aesthetics, the disproportions at the tip of the nose and nostrils are eliminated, the tip of the nose is reconstructed in such a way that the nose looks the most natural, and it is aimed to keep the nose functionally healthy while improving the shape of the nose.
One of the most common procedures performed within the scope of nasal tip aesthetics is lifting the tip of the nose. People who do not have any disorder on the back of the nose but complain about the low tip of the nose can have a more aesthetic appearance as a nasal tip lift surgery. It is difficult for people who have general problems in the structure of the nose and only have nasal tip lift surgery to achieve a natural appearance.
Within the scope of nasal tip lift surgeries, nasal tip cartilages can be reshaped, the angle between the tip of the nose and the lip can be reconstructed and new cartilage tissues can be added to the tip of the nose. The most commonly used method for lifting the tip of the nose is known as grafting. In order to give height to the tip of the nose, cartilage taken from the ear or ribs is placed on the tip of the nose and the tissue deficiency is closed.
In order for nasal tip lift surgeries to be successful, the main factors that cause low nasal tip should be determined first. Factors such as blows to the nose, advancing age, mistakes made during previous rhinoplasty operations, pressure on the cartilages at the tip of the nose as a result of thick nasal skin can cause low nasal tip.
How is Nose Tip Aesthetics Performed?
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- Nasal tip aesthetic surgeries performed under general anesthesia can be performed with open or closed surgical technique. The tip of the nose, which is planned in line with the expectations, gender, age, lifestyle, facial analysis and recommendations of the surgeon, is restored to its ideal shape after an operation lasting 30 to 60 minutes.
Since the shape of the tip of the nose directly affects facial expression, this operation should be performed by specialized and experienced surgeons, as in all other types of rhinoplasty.
Factors Affecting the Recovery Process After Rhinoplasty
Nasal skin structure: People with thick nasal skin are more likely to develop postoperative edema. Thick nasal skin may delay the process of the nasal tip shape settling a little.
Genetic factors: Each person's recovery time is different from each other. Factors such as general health status, age, balanced diet, smoking or alcohol consumption will affect the healing process.
Things to Consider to Accelerate the Healing Process
People with nasal tip aesthetics should not smoke. Nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood vessels and slows down blood flow. Thus, tissue healing is delayed. At the same time, carbon dioxide in cigarettes prolongs the wound healing process. In addition, the risk of infection in the patient increases.
Patients who undergo nasal tip aesthetics are forbidden to do heavy sports immediately after the operation. Doing heavy and brisk sports, especially in the first three weeks after the operation, may cause bleeding, swelling and edema formation as it will increase blood pressure.
The healing process after type plasty takes a short time compared to rhinoplasty operation. After the operation, if the patient follows the instructions given by the doctors and protects his nose from impacts, rapid recovery can be observed within the first three months.
