Male Rhinoplasty

The Approach to Male Rhinoplasty

The main aim in male rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery) is to preserve a natural, strong appearance by balancing the nose with your facial features. Male facial structure generally calls for a straighter nasal dorsum and a less upturned nasal tip; this way, the nose is proportioned without disturbing the strong expression of the face. An overly softened or feminine appearance is avoided.

When making an assessment, Prof. Dr. Esra Bayrı considers not only the outward appearance of the nose but also its internal structure and your breathing function. The goal is a result that works both in terms of appearance and of comfortable breathing.

Frequently Discussed Topics

The subjects that come to the fore with male patients may include:

• A hump or prominence on the nasal dorsum (hump nose)
• The nose appearing crooked to one side (crooked nose)
• A droopy nasal tip
• Internal structural problems that make breathing difficult (for example, a deviated septum)
• Deformities related to a past blow or fracture

Which of these topics come to the fore and how they will be addressed varies from person to person. In the assessment, the nose is considered as a whole together with the face.

Skin Structure and Technique

In men the skin of the nose can generally be thicker, and this affects how long it takes for the result to become defined. Either the closed or the open approach may be preferred in surgery; which one is suitable is determined by the structure of your nose and the changes that are planned. When work on the bone is required, options such as the piezo (ultrasonic) method, which shapes tissue in a more preserving way, may also be considered.

The Recovery Process

A protective splint is usually in place over the nose during the first week after surgery. Swelling and bruising around the eyes are common and subside over time. The time it takes to return to work and social life varies from person to person. The swelling of the nose resolving completely and the nose taking on its final shape is spread over a longer period.

Planning

The most important step towards a natural result is a realistic assessment of your expectations alongside the structure of your nose. During the examination the anatomy of your nose is examined, your breathing function is checked and the approach that suits you is discussed together. The details of the process, including cost, are addressed during the examination according to the structure of your nose.