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Rhinoplasty

structural, breathing-preserving nose reshaping planned in harmony with your whole face.

Duration2–3 hours
AnesthesiaGeneral
Hospital stayDay case / 1 night
Splint off~1 week
Final resultup to 12 months

What is rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage framework of the nose — refining a dorsal hump, a drooping or bulbous tip, asymmetry, or post-traumatic deformity — while preserving or improving breathing. Dr. Cömert uses structural techniques that support the nose for the long term rather than simply reducing it.

A nose planned for your face

A good rhinoplasty is invisible: the nose fits the face so naturally that attention returns to the eyes. Because Dr. Cömert's practice centres on whole-face harmony — including jaw surgery and chin and facial implants — the nose is never planned in isolation. A weak chin, for example, can make a normal nose look large; sometimes the right answer is a combined plan.

Function matters as much as form

Breathing is assessed and treated in the same operation where needed — septal deviation, valve support and turbinates are addressed so the refined nose also works well. Revision (secondary) rhinoplasty for noses operated elsewhere is a regular part of the practice.

Recovery, step by step

  • Week 1: external splint and any internal supports are removed around day 7; bruising under the eyes settles.
  • Week 2: most patients are comfortable socially; visible swelling has largely faded to onlookers.
  • Months 1–3: the shape refines steadily as deeper swelling resolves.
  • Up to 12 months: the tip fully defines — final photos are meaningful from about a year.

International patients usually stay in Istanbul about 7–8 days, until the splint is removed.

Frequently asked questions

Open or closed rhinoplasty?
The approach is chosen per case. The small columellar incision of the open approach heals near-invisibly and gives full control in complex or revision cases; simpler refinements may suit a closed approach. Technique follows the plan, not the other way round.
Will my breathing change?
The aim is breathing that is as good or better. Functional problems such as septal deviation are corrected in the same operation.
Does it hurt?
Most patients describe congestion and pressure rather than pain in the first days, managed comfortably with standard medication.
When will I see the result?
You will see the new shape when the splint comes off, but refinement continues for up to a year as swelling resolves — especially at the tip.
Do you do revision rhinoplasty?
Yes. Revision cases from other clinics are a regular part of the practice; they require cartilage grafting experience and honest planning, which is exactly what the assessment is for.

Start with a personal assessment

Send your photos and history through our guided online assessment — Dr. Cömert reviews every case personally and replies with his recommendations within 1–3 days.

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Medical information on this page is general in nature and not a substitute for a consultation; suitability, technique and recovery vary by individual. Op. Dr. Mehmet Cömert — Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. See our medical disclaimer.