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Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the most finessed and complicated of all cosmetic surgical procedures. A plastic surgeon typically will evolve and improve their rhinoplasty techniques throughout the course of their career.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedures in the United States. In addition to providing cosmetic benefits, rhinoplasty can also improve nasal airway breathing, and in those cases, is viewed as a functional procedure.

In addition to addressing the functional components, which typically involves surgery on the septum and/or turbinates, there are a variety of ways to categorize rhinoplasties.

Terminology in rhinoplasty

A full rhinoplasty typically involves working both on the nasal bridge (the dorsum) as well as on the tip of the nose. A tipplasty refers to surgery only on the tip of the nose. The term closed rhinoplasty refers to rhinoplasty procedures where there is no externally visible scar. This contrasts with open rhinoplasty, where there is an external scar.

Reduction rhinoplasty refers to a procedure in which the overall size of the nose is being reduced, whereas an augmentation (enhancement) rhinoplasty refers to a case in which either the patient’s own tissues or other materials, are added to the dorsum and/or tip of the nose.

Primary rhinoplasty refers to a first time rhinoplasty, while secondary rhinoplasty means that the patient has had a rhinoplasty performed earlier and is having a revision.

Full rhinoplasty

The most common form of rhinoplasty performed by Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS is a full reduction rhinoplasty. The patient that requires this type of rhinoplasty typically has some degree of bump on the bridge of his/her nose (plastic surgeons call this a dorsal hump!) and also wishes to have some degree of refinement of the tip of the nose.

This procedure involves shaving or rasping the bone and cartilage which make up the bump. After the hump has been reduced, the bridge of the nose appears widened. This is referred to by plastic surgeons as an open roof deformity. This temporary intra-operative deformity is eliminated by moving or fracturing the nasal bones, thereby closing the open roof deformity.

The tip of the nose is typically treated with a conservative removal of cartilage and/or internal suturing to improve its shape. If the base of the nasal tip appears wide, alar base resections may be performed to produce narrowing. A full rhinoplasty, as described above, is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS usually performs rhinoplasties in his Istanbul, fully accredited, on-site operating suite.

Tipplasty

In instances where a patient only desires or needs a refinement of the tip of the nose, a tipplasty is performed. Tipplasty may be performed either under local anesthesia, or with sedation anesthesia. As opposed to full rhinoplasty where the bone is moved (and therefore, a plastic splint is applied for several days), after tipplasty, no splint is needed and the tip area is taped for several days.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty

With the advent of specialized and safe injectable products for the face, patients have increasingly been achieving significant improvement through non-surgical injection methods.

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Rhinoplasty post-operative experience

Following a full rhinoplasty, patients generally return home and spend most of the first day resting in bed with their head and back elevated about 30 degrees. Cold compresses are intermittently applied to the area and absorbent gauze is placed between the nose and the lips to absorb drainage. Patients typically wear a splint for approximately 4 days and can return to work 5-7 days following their procedure.

It is not uncommon for patients to have bruising around the eyes following full rhinoplasty. While some changes are visible just after the splint and tape are removed, it really takes a full year before the final result is apparent. It is for this reason that in most cases, revisions are not performed less than a year following rhinoplasty.

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Why choose Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS

As a board-certified surgeon who served as chief resident at Harvard Medical School’s hospital in Boston and has completed a series of demanding fellowships, Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS’s expertise, skill and meticulously honed eye for beauty remain undisputed. As rhinoplasty requires an exacting, painstaking nature and dedication to detail, Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS is an easy choice for anyone seeking superior, elegant results that appear effortless and natural. For over 25 years now, he has been delivering exceptional outcomes in New York, building a reputation for excellence, compassion and artistry.

In addition to his credentials and talents, Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS is also highly approachable. He believes that frank, caring communication with patients is the cornerstone of excellent outcomes. He is also passionate about educating and informing clients to the best of his ability so that each might make the most well-considered decision for their own lives. This patient-centered approach has drawn a host of long-term client relationships based on trust and quality, and is the reason why Op. Dr. Ali Murat AKKUS remains among the best rhinoplasty surgeons Manhattan has to offer.

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RETURNING TO PATIENT CARE AS USUAL, ONLY BETTER!

We are excited to announce that as of June 8th, 2020, our office will be open for ALL appointment types including Surgery, Cosmetic Injectables, Earlobe Repairs, Mole Removals, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Morpheus8, miraDry, Skincare services, and more!

During this time, we are still encouraging virtual consultations & follows up as an initial step prior to an in-person appointment. We are requesting that established patients virtually consult/review their treatment plans with Dr. Rapaport or a medical aesthetician in advance of their scheduled treatments/procedures. We will be providing you with specific procedure-related instructions prior upon scheduling. If you left a deposit for a treatment and have not yet been contacted by our staff, please call, or e-mail our office so that we may get you scheduled.

Dr. Rapaport & his team have been working diligently to get our office prepared for our re-opening. Our main priority is the health and safety of our patients and staff. Thank you for following our guidelines and being so patient. See below for our re-opening guidelines:

  1. Please take the time to thoroughly read and complete our updated Appointment Policies, COVID-19 Patient Protocols, ASAPS COVID-19 Consent, and COVID-19 Patient Screening Questions. These forms will be sent via email and must be completed prior to your appointment. This will help to screen patients and ensure social distancing in the office.
  2. When we contact you, please let us know if you are or have been sick in the last 3 weeks, have been in close or prolonged contact with anyone who has been sick during that time, or have travelled outside the United States, or have returned from the following states within the last 14 days that have been added to the high covid risk government list including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Specific symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, cough, loss of sense of smell and taste, chest pressure, or shortness of breath
  3. Alert us if you have any other health problems that make you more susceptible to developing COVID-19 or are at increased risk. Although our office has implemented additional measures to keep you safe during this time, we encourage you to consult your primary care physician for further instructions on how to remain safe. Typically, patients over age 65 who also have respiratory ailments, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or are immunocompromised are at greater risk.
  4. Medication refill and product requests: Routine requests for medication refills must be requested electronically through your pharmacy. Should you need to purchase skin or haircare products and would like them mailed to you, please e-mail office@DrRapaport.com or phone us at 212-249-9955.
  5. We ask that you come alone to office visits, if possible. To limit exposure and practice social distancing, we are doing our best to minimize the number of people in the office at one time. If you require someone to accompany you to your visit, he/she will need to be with you at all times throughout the duration of your appointment or they will be asked to wait outside.
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  7. Please abstain from handshake greetings and keep a “social distance” of 6 feet or more from other individuals when in the office whenever possible. 
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  9. Please reply to all email and texts that we send you. We are working with limited personnel and resources, so responding to these messages will enable us to keep in touch with you safely. 
  10. We will provide ongoing care remotely using telemedicine. Our telemedicine system will allow us to speak with you, evaluate your face/body/breasts, prescribe treatment, and/or give you advice. We will be contacting you about your existing appointment to determine whether a virtual or in-person appointment is best. 
  11. You can obtain good and reliable information about local conditions regarding the pandemic at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home. 

For any questions and/or concerns, please call our office at 212-249-9955 or email us at office@DrRapaport.com. We know each of you are eager to get back to your treatment regimens, so we will be extending our hours to accommodate everyone as best we can while maintaining health & safety protocols!

We thank you for your continued support & confidence in Dr. Rapaport and our staff the past few months. We look forward to welcoming you back to our office!

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