Specialist in Ear Nose Throat Diseases Dr. Veysel Berber at Private Izmir Gazi Hospital stated that nose aesthetic is no longer an operation limited only to external appearance, and that the functional rhinoplasty approach aims to correct both aesthetic and respiratory functions in the same surgery.
Dr. Berber stated that thanks to modern surgical methods, both breathing problems are eliminated and natural-looking noses compatible with facial features can be obtained, and said:
"The nose is the main element of the aesthetic balance located in the center of both breathing and the face. We achieve permanent and healthy results by restructuring not only the appearance but also the air passages.""
Aesthetic and Functional Benefit in a Single Surgery
Emphasizing that during functional rhinoplasty, respiratory problems such as septum deviation, nasal valve stenosis or concha hypertrophy can be corrected with the same operation, Dr. Berber said, "Patients both breathe more easily and achieve a natural nose appearance compatible with their faces. Thanks to this holistic approach, permanent improvement is provided not only aesthetically but also health-wise. With current techniques, we intervene minimally on the tissue; this means fewer bruises, less edema, and a comfortable recovery process.""
Combined Aesthetics for Facial Integrity
"Nose aesthetics should often be evaluated together with other parts of the face," said Dr. Berber, continuing: "When rhinoplasty is planned together with procedures such as upper and lower eyelid aesthetics (blefaroplasty), bichectomy, brow lift, and chin tip shaping (mentoplasty), the overall harmony of the face becomes much more successful. The aim in aesthetics is not to change a single region, but to balance facial proportions. In some patients, when the eyelid or eyebrow position is adjusted along with the nose, a much more natural and lively expression emerges.""
Personalized Natural Results
Emphasizing that each patient's facial proportions, skin structure, and breathing function are different, Dr. Berber said, "There is no longer a single type of 'ideal nose' understanding. We aim for results that protect naturalness, suitable for each individual's face, expression, and character.""
Turkey, a Pioneer in Rhinoplasty
Reminding that Turkey has become an important center in the international arena in aesthetic surgery, Dr. Berber drew attention to the increase in the number of patients coming from abroad and said, "Rhinoplasty has become one of the strongest areas in Turkey's medical tourism. Both surgical success rates and natural results have carried our country to a pioneering position in this field.""