# Rhinoplasty > Rhinoplasty in Istanbul with ENT surgeon Op. Dr. Cenk Teker: planned around your face and your breathing; how the operation is done, recovery and risks. Source: https://www.drcenkteker.com/en/procedures/rhinoplasty/ Updated: 2026-10-29 Rhinoplasty The aim: a nose in proportion with your face, with the airway assessed at every step. [Message on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905324153539) [Call the practice](tel:+905324153539) Performed by Op. Dr. Cenk Teker Operation time 2–3 hours Anaesthesia General Hospital stay 1 night Back to work 7–10 days Final result 12 months Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose: the bridge, the tip, the width, the nostrils, or the way the whole nose sits on the face. It is at the centre of the work of Dr. Teker, an ear, nose and throat specialist since 2001. Two questions drive every plan. What would make this nose belong to this face, and what does the airway need so that breathing is at least as good afterwards as before? Because shape and breathing are linked, the septum, the turbinates and the nasal valves are assessed at the same consultation and corrected in the same operation when needed. The consultation begins with photographs from the front, both sides and below. Dr. Teker traces the profile, measures the angles that define it and explains which changes are realistic for your skin thickness and cartilage strength. You leave knowing what is planned, what is realistic for you, and why. ## How the face and the nose are analysed A nose is never judged on its own: the eye reads it together with the brow, the cheeks, the lips and the chin. So before anything is decided, the following are measured on standardised photographs. The profile. The line from the brow to the tip, called the dorsum, is the most noticed feature of the nose. A hump interrupts it; an over-scooped bridge makes a face look operated on. The angles. The angle between the forehead and the nose, and the angle between the nose and the upper lip, decide whether a nose looks long, short, lifted or drooping. Their comfortable ranges differ slightly between women and men. The tip. How far the tip stands out from the face (projection), and whether it points slightly up or down (rotation), changes the character of the whole profile. Width and proportion. From the front, the width of the bridge, the tip and the nostril base relates to the distance between the eyes. The face divides roughly into thirds: hairline to brow, brow to the base of the nose, and the base of the nose to the chin. A nose that is too long or too short shifts that balance. What is realistic depends on your tissue: thick skin hides fine definition and stays swollen for longer, and weak cartilage needs support before it can be reshaped. Nothing in the plan is copied from another patient. The aim is a nose that looks like yours and suits the rest of your face. ## What can be changed A hump on the bridge can be lowered so the dorsum runs in a straight or gently curved line from the brow to the tip. A drooping or bulbous tip can be lifted, narrowed and defined with sutures and small cartilage grafts. A wide nose can be narrowed by moving the nasal bones inward with controlled cuts called osteotomies. Wide nostrils can be reduced at the base with incisions hidden in the crease. A nose that is too short, too long or too projected can be brought back into proportion with the lips and chin. ## Open or closed technique In the closed technique all incisions are hidden inside the nostrils. In the open technique a short incision across the columella, the strip of skin between the nostrils, lets Dr. Teker see the tip cartilages directly. He uses both and chooses by what the nose needs: closed for limited changes to the bridge, open when the tip has to be rebuilt or a previous operation is being corrected. The columellar scar usually fades to a fine line within months. ## Preservation and structure Wherever possible Dr. Teker preserves the natural framework of the nose, reshaping the bridge rather than removing it and keeping the ligaments that support the tip. When cartilage has to be added, it comes from your own septum. The aim of this structural approach is a shape that stays stable over the years and an airway that stays open. ## Is it right for you? - You have a hump, a wide bridge or a drooping, bulbous or asymmetric tip that bothers you. - Your nose looks too large, too long or too projected for your face. - You also breathe poorly through one or both sides and want both problems solved in one operation. - Your nasal growth is complete: about 16 for women and 17 to 18 for men. - You are in good general health and do not smoke, or are willing to stop before surgery. - You want a natural-looking change rather than a dramatic one. - You are not sure exactly what bothers you about your nose and would like your face and nose analysed before you decide. Profiles, drawn ## Six nose profiles, to help you say what you have in mind Describing the nose you would like is not easy. These drawings show six profile lines that often come up at a consultation. If one is close to what you picture, bring its name with you. 1. 99° Straight The bridge runs in one straight line from between the brows to the tip, and the tip sits close to a right angle with the upper lip. 2. 107° Soft curve A gently curved bridge with a slight dip just above the tip, and the tip turned up a little. 3. 113° Lifted tip A straight bridge with the tip turned further up, so the nose looks shorter from the side. 4. 91° Strong line A higher, straight bridge and a tip close to a right angle: the nose keeps a strong line in the profile. 5. 99° Softened hump A hump lowered rather than removed, so a slight curve and the nose’s own character remain. 6. 104° Refined tip The bridge is left as it is; only the tip is narrowed and given a clearer shape. 7. Your choice Drawings, not patients. Which line suits your face, and what your skin, cartilage and breathing allow, is discussed at the consultation; results differ from person to person. [Message on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905324153539) ## How the operation is done 1. Photographs and planning Photographs from the front, both sides and below are measured and traced. Dr. Teker marks the changes to the bridge, tip and width with you before the day of surgery. 2. Anaesthesia and markings The operation is done under general anaesthesia with an anaesthetist present throughout. The surgical plan is drawn on the skin with a marker just before the first incision. 3. Access In the closed technique all incisions are inside the nostrils. In the open technique a short incision across the columella gives direct sight of the tip cartilages. 4. Reshaping the bridge and bones A hump is lowered and the nasal bones are repositioned with controlled cuts, called osteotomies, so that the bridge is narrower and straight. 5. Refining the tip The tip cartilages are reshaped with fine sutures and, when support is needed, small grafts taken from your own septum. The breathing structures are checked and corrected at the same time. 6. Closing and splint Incisions are closed with fine stitches and a small splint protects the nose for about a week. Internal packing is rarely needed. ## Recovery, step by step 1. Day 1 You wake with a splint on the bridge and a stuffy nose. Discomfort is usually mild and controlled with simple painkillers. Cold compresses around the eyes reduce bruising. 2. Week 1 Splint and stitches are removed around day 7. Bruising under the eyes fades from purple to yellow and is easy to cover. 3. Weeks 2–4 Most swelling has settled and the nose looks presentable. You can return to work, social life and light exercise. 4. Month 3 The bridge is close to its final shape. The tip is still slightly swollen, especially with thicker skin. Contact sports and glasses resting on the bridge can resume with care. 5. Month 12 The last swelling in the tip has gone and the fine definition is visible. This is the point at which the result is judged as final. ### A note on risks Every operation carries risk. Bleeding, infection and a reaction to anaesthesia are uncommon and are managed by the team. Specific to the nose are temporary numbness of the tip, small irregularities of the bridge that may need a minor correction, asymmetry, and in a small number of patients a revision operation to refine the result. Dr. Teker discusses these openly at the consultation, because a realistic expectation is part of a good outcome. In every surgical or interventional procedure, results may vary from person to person. Please obtain a detailed opinion from your physician before any procedure. ## Questions patients ask **Will my nose look operated on?** The aim is the opposite. Dr. Teker plans changes that match your face, preserves the natural framework where possible and avoids over-reduction, with the aim that the nose looks as if it has always been yours. **Is rhinoplasty painful?** After surgery you may feel pressure, a blocked nose and pain. Simple painkillers are usually enough for the first days, and discomfort eases once the splint comes off. **Open or closed technique, which is better?** Neither is better in every case. The closed technique suits limited changes to the bridge; the open technique gives more control when the tip needs rebuilding. Dr. Teker chooses by what your nose needs and explains why. **When can I see the result?** You will see the new shape when the splint comes off after a week, though the nose is still swollen. Most swelling goes within a month; the tip refines gradually over a year. **Can my breathing be fixed in the same operation?** Usually, yes. When the examination finds a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates or narrow nasal valves, they can be corrected during the same operation, which is why the airway is examined at every rhinoplasty consultation. **Is there an ideal nose?** No. There are proportions that most people read as balanced, but the right nose for you depends on your face, your ethnicity, your sex and your taste. Copying a celebrity’s nose onto a different face rarely works. **Can I see what my nose would look like?** Dr. Teker explains the planned changes on your own photographs. Simulations are a guide to the direction of change, not a promise of the outcome. **What if I only want a small change?** Small changes are often enough. A slightly lower hump or a lifted tip can rebalance a face with a discreet change. **Does thick skin limit the result?** Thick skin hides fine detail and stays swollen for longer, so tip definition is more limited. It is not a reason against surgery, but it calls for honest planning and strong support underneath. Travelling from abroad? How long to stay in Istanbul, the consultation in person and follow-up after you fly home: [International patients](https://www.drcenkteker.com/en/international-patients/) ## References 1. Ishii LE, Tollefson TT, Basura GJ, Rosenfeld RM, Abramson PJ, Chaiet SR, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 2017;156(S2). [doi:10.1177/0194599816683153](https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599816683153). 2. NHS. Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty). NHS (National Health Service, UK). 2023. Available from: [nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/cosmetic-surgery/nose-reshaping-rhinoplasty](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/cosmetic-surgery/nose-reshaping-rhinoplasty/) \[cited 2026 Oct 12\]. Medically reviewed by Op. 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