Dear readers, welcome to another new post on Mr.M blog. After 6 years of Mr.M blog existence, I know that people who visit my blog are divided into two groups: hedonists who are fans of more interesting travels and fashion lovers who are looking for interesting fashion inspirations.
Today’s post will be a little different, but I’m sure it will benefit all of you who are thinking about cosmetic surgery. The previous post was a kind of guide through Istanbul and partially explained the principle of medical tourism in Türkiye. Today’s post will be dedicated to our personal experience with plastic and cosmetic surgery in Istanbul.
My mother had an unsuccessful nose intervention more than 15 years ago, she did rhinoplasty with nasal septal deviation surgery – septoplasty in Serbia. My mother was very disappointed with the results and out of fear she decided not to do this type of intervention anymore. The years passed, my mother expressed increasing dissatisfaction and I decided to help her fulfill her dream – to finally breathe and get a better look of her nose.
On the other hand, I was not satisfied with the appearance of my nose either and I had a problem with the deviation of the nasal septum. Honestly, my desire to have a more beautiful nose prevailed and along the way I decided to improve my quality of life, if I allow myself to breathe better.
When was I aware of the moment that I would change myself? The moment I bought plane tickets for my mom and me through the Air Montenegro website, it was only then that I realized that I would finally do something nice and useful for my mom and myself.
Arpanu Medical Travel is a travel agent, certified as a medical tourism assistance agent by the Turkish Ministry of Health and has been an active member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies since 2011.
Arpanu Medical aims to be your reliable partner during your medical experience in Türkiye. Each patient has their own unique customized program with health services provided by esteemed hospitals and private clinics in Türkiye. The basic task is to combine health with comfort and safety while performing the selected medical program.
Through its close and intensive cooperation with renowned local health care providers, the company enables it to continuously expand the range of services, formulate unique programs and offer cost-effective solutions for patients.
All operations are performed by highly qualified doctors and medical staff in modern, fully sterilized operating rooms with sophisticated state-of-the-art medical equipment.
Arpanu Medical offers a large number of medical services in the field of: Hair transplantation, Aesthetics , Dentistry, Bariatric surgery – obesity, ophthalmic services, in vitro fertilization – IVF, Oncology, as well as regular Health Check-Up.
What does medical tourism in Türkiye look like with the Arpanu Medical and how does the process go from the beginning to the end of the chosen program? All information about the process you can find on this link.
In this post, I will describe our experience with Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic, which belongs to the Arpan Medical travel group of medical institutions. Dr. Serkan Aygin founded the Dr. Serkan Aygin Medical Centre, which brings together highly qualified medical specialists, who provide the best medical services to patients with their experience.
Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic together with hair transplant services offered by Dr. Serkan Aygin also provides health services in the field of esthetics and cosmetic surgery.
The look of the clinic itself is modernist and you just don’t have the feeling that you are in a medical institution, but that you are in a museum of modern art. Dr. Aygin wanted to pass on his love of art and medicine to his patients, where in addition to exceptional service, patients can enjoy the beauty of modern art.
Before the first consultation with the chosen doctor, you get to fill out one type of questionnaire with basic personal information and about your health.
After the consultation with our surgeon, my mother and I realized that we had come to the right place. Mom and I were thrilled by the kindness of our chosen surgeon and Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic staff. The doctor listened to all our wishes and pointed out to us the possibilities, as well as potential solutions to our problems. My mother was offered a secondary rhinoplasty with a complete reconstruction of the nose and a cartilage transplant.
My mother’s operation was generally more difficult because of her condition, while my wishes were quite demanding because I had a specific vision of the look of my nose and face. The doctor was extremely patient, cheerful and smiling at the same time with a great deal of optimism, which gave my mother and me confidence that everything would be just perfect.
The next step was to schedule an intervention and wait for it! Excitement that is sometimes difficult to understand, but it is human nature to hope and strive for the best.
OPERATION DAY
As with any cosmetic surgery, a certain type of preparation is required, you receive all the necessary instructions from the chosen surgeon during the first consultation, so you know exactly what you can and cannot do before the intervention.
Before the operation, blood tests and diagnostics (heart and lungs) are performed in preparation for the intervention itself and general anesthesia. Our tests were done on the day of the intervention. My operation was scheduled for 9 am, my mother’s between 1 and 2 p.m.
It is important to note that the local transport between the hotel and the clinic is regulated so that you do not have to worry about coming to the clinic for the first consultation, going to the operation and examinations that follow after the operation.
After the preparations, our surgeon came to visit us before the operation to go through the list of our wishes once again and to confirm all the requests. Because of the great excitement, I can only remember the quick change into hospital pajamas and the smiling nurses who greeted me during my “journey” through the hallways to the operating room.
Most of people are afraid of general anesthesia because each organism reacts differently to surgery and general anesthesia. Since I had various types of surgery (perforated appendix surgery, jaw surgery, etc.), I had experiences with general anesthesia several times, sometimes I was conscious, sometimes I only remember the details of waking up from anesthesia through the dream.
This time I really had a wonderful experience because from the first moment of waking up from anesthesia I was cheerful and in the mood for conversation with people. Anyone who remembers my Instagram stories, you know that I filmed the moments after waking up with an ice mask on my face.
The operation went great, I got a meal after a couple of hours where I had an appetite and I ate well and talked to the clinic staff. After a few hours, the anesthesia subsides and mild pain begins, which can be regulated with painkillers and sedatives, but if you believe me, I didn’t take it. My pain was mild and I felt more like a kind of discomfort due to the swelling present, nothing more…
My mom on the other hand had a slightly harder night due to more demanding surgery, but after receiving two doses of painkillers and tranquilizers the night passed relatively calmly and we were both curious to see what we looked like, the difference was that I had a phone so I could look at “the mirror” while my mom was quite impatient because she had nothing on hand to allow her to look herself.
My mother had a more difficult recovery because her operation was demanding, since a secondary rhinoplasty was performed with a complete reconstruction of the nose and a graft transplant in the form of a graft. 7 cartilage grafts were transplanted.
Since I had surgery in the morning, the nurses came to me in the evening to let me know that it was time for a little walk. I admit, I was scared because I felt mild pain and discomfort due to the swollen face, but with the advice of the nurses, little Marko left the Instagram and the recordings and went for a walk around the corridors of the clinic.
I am one of those patients who are extremely obedient and have a few questions and a thousand sub-questions. I took seriously the task of not looking at the ground, but keeping my head straight all the time, and that first walk went in the best possible way.
My mom later went for a walk, in the early morning hours, she had a feeling of nausea, but the medication helped her get through it all!
RECOVERY TIME
How is the recovery period after rhinoplasty? Recovery is an individual matter and depends on the severity of the procedure, I can only share my experience with you. We spent one night in the hospital and headed back to the hotel. We wore a nose mask for 7 days. My mom had extra patches for her nose reconstruction which I helped her to take off after 7 days.
While wearing the mask on your nose, until you take it off, you receive instructions and certain medications that help you reduce the pain, swelling, antibiotics and other drugs.
Swelling and bruising, how to deal with these “visitors”? Swelling and bruising are the most common guests after nose surgery that you will hang out with for a while. There are various tips and tricks that can help alleviate swelling and bruising with the help of medications and ice packs. In time, everything comes into its place, you just need to be patient. Time heals everything…
Nose surgery is a very delicate surgical intervention that has great health and aesthetic significance. Deviation of the nasal septum can be a major health problem and difficulty breathing can reduce quality of life. On the other hand, the aesthetic aspect of rhinoplasty is important because it restores self-confidence and a person feels better when he sees a better version of himself in the mirror.
When you decide on this type of intervention, it is very important to find the right doctor who will understand your wishes and needs.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Arpanu Medical Group and Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic for this exceptional experience and it was a great pleasure to visit Istanbul and change myself. Also, special thanks to Air Montenegro, which made my adventure unforgettable, and I hope to pack my bags again for some new adventures and memories that I will remember!
Dear readers, we have come to the end of this special post from Türkiye, which would not have been possible without the selfless help of Air Montenegro and Arpanu Medical Group, partners who made it possible for me to share my impressions of medical tourism in Türkiye.
Time always flies when a person has a good time! A man is rich at heart if he has managed to explore the world and I am glad to always be able to find suitable partners for my projects that allow me to discover some new and unusual destinations in a completely different way during this global health crisis COVID-19.
I am honored to have the opportunity to work with companies that are at the very top in the each industry and I would like to thank them for this amazing adventure and for allowing me to experience the charms of Istanbul in a completely different way.
How did you like this story of mine today? Have you ever considered changing something about yourself and doing something special for yourself? Cosmetic surgery is not a taboo topic and people should talk a little more about this type of intervention and you should be careful and watch who you trust and take care of your body.
If you decide to do something for yourself and help yourself, feel free to contact Arpanu Medical team which will help you to fulfill your wishes and feel a unique experience and see why Turkish doctors are the best in Europe and in the world as well!
If you have a question, comment, suggestion or message for me you can write to me below in the comments. Of course, you can always contact me via email or social networks and you can find it on the CONTACT page. See you in the same place in a couple of days, with a new story!
With Love from Belgrade,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by national airline carrier Air Montenegro and Arpanu Medical Group which represents my personal and honest review of their services.
Dear Marko, I am glad that you shared with all of us your experience with cosmetic surgery and rhinoplasty. You look fantastic and I hope you will be happier and more fulfilled now. You always radiate with some incredible positive energy. I should also have a nose job, but I honestly don’t have the courage to do that. When I have a toothache, I put it off for as long as I can… Then you can imagine how big coward I am!
Hello dear Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and for leaving such a kind and thoughtful comment. Your words about my positive energy truly mean a lot to me. I completely understand your fear, believe me, I was nervous too, especially before the general anaesthesia, but the entire team at the clinic made me feel so safe and comfortable that the anxiety simply melted away. Rhinoplasty is actually far less painful than a toothache in many ways, as the discomfort after surgery is more of a dull pressure than sharp pain, so please… Read more »
It’s wonderful of you to help your mother with her nose and improve her health after so many years! Congratulations! It’s an indication that your mom raised a wonderful man! Greetings to you and your family! I can’t wait to see the results of my mom’s surgery on the new pictures as I believe she will be taking pictures with you again often! Cheers from London!
Hi dear Angelica, thank you so much for your beautiful words and for taking the time to read my post, it truly warms my heart! Helping my mother was one of the most meaningful decisions I have ever made, and knowing that she can finally breathe properly and feel confident again makes it all worthwhile. She is indeed appearing more often in photos now and absolutely loves her new look, so you will definitely be seeing more of her on the blog. Your kind greetings from London are deeply appreciated and I send my warmest wishes to you and your… Read more »
Dear Marko, you look fabulous even a few hours after the operation! All praise for the surgeon, he really did a great job! I would like to go to Turkey to do something with my face since I am 52, I need EVERYTHING! Being an architect, appearance always helps!
Dear Semuel, thank you so much for your kind words and for dedicating your time to read my experience. I truly appreciate it! You are absolutely right, the surgeon did an exceptional job and I could not be more grateful for his skill and artistry. Istanbul has become one of the leading destinations for medical tourism in the world, and Turkey offers a remarkable combination of highly qualified surgeons, modern facilities, and significantly more affordable prices compared to Western Europe, so it could be an excellent option for you. As an architect, I completely understand the importance of presentation and… Read more »
I had nose surgery 8 years ago in Amsterdam at a university clinic and they ruined my nose. The tip of my nose pulls to one side and I have difficulty breathing… Is it possible to reconstruct such a case? I went to several plastic surgeons and none of them was willing to accept me and fix my nose. Who can I contact? Thank you in advance! Greetings from Rotterdam
Hi Adriaan, thank you for sharing your story and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your openness. I am very sorry to hear about your experience with your nose surgery in Amsterdam and I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to deal with both the aesthetic result and breathing difficulties for so many years. The good news is that secondary rhinoplasty with complete reconstruction is absolutely possible, as my mother’s case proves, she had a similar situation after an unsuccessful first surgery and her surgeon in Istanbul performed a full reconstruction with cartilage… Read more »
Ich wollte mich schon immer einer Nasenoperation unterziehen lassen und habe gerade im Internet nach weiteren Informationen gesucht und bin auf Ihren Beitrag gestoßen. Was kostet eine Nasenoperation in Istanbul? Können Sie mir einen ungefähren Preis nennen? Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus Dresden!
Hallo lieber Klaus, vielen herzlichen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen und einen Kommentar zu hinterlassen, das schätze ich sehr! Die Kosten für eine Nasenoperation in Istanbul variieren je nach Komplexität des Eingriffs, Erfahrung des Chirurgen und der gewählten Klinik, aber im Durchschnitt liegt der Preis für eine primäre Rhinoplastik in Istanbul zwischen etwa 2.500 und 5.000 US-Dollar, was deutlich günstiger ist als in Deutschland, wo die Kosten oft zwischen 5.000 und 10.000 Euro betragen. Viele Kliniken bieten zudem All-inclusive-Pakete an, die Unterkunft, Transfers und Nachsorge beinhalten, was die gesamte Erfahrung sehr komfortabel gestaltet.… Read more »
Hello Marko, thank you so much for sharing something this personal. It takes real courage to talk openly about cosmetic surgery and I respect that enormously. The before and after photos are impressive, your nose looks very natural which is exactly what a good rhinoplasty should achieve. I have been considering a nose job for years but have always been too nervous about the recovery. Your description of the pain being more of a discomfort than actual pain has eased my concerns quite a bit. Can I ask how long it took before you felt comfortable going out in public… Read more »
Hello Vivienne, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read such a personal post, it really means a lot to me! I am glad that my description of the recovery helped ease some of your concerns, because it is truly important to have realistic expectations going into rhinoplasty. In my experience, by the end of the second week after surgery, most of the visible bruising had faded significantly and by week three to four I felt comfortable going out in public without anyone noticing obvious signs of surgery. Of course, some subtle swelling… Read more »
Hallo Marko, vielen Dank für diesen ehrlichen und mutigen Beitrag. Es ist so wichtig, dass Menschen offen über kosmetische Eingriffe sprechen, damit andere sich nicht allein fühlen mit ihren Wünschen. Ich hatte vor fünf Jahren eine Nasenoperation in Deutschland und war leider nicht zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis, die Nasenspitze ist asymmetrisch geworden. Deine Geschichte über die sekundäre Rhinoplastik deiner Mutter gibt mir Hoffnung, dass eine Korrektur möglich ist. Wie lange nach der ersten Operation hat deine Mutter gewartet, bevor sie sich für die Revisionsoperation entschieden hat?
Hallo liebe Monika, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren offenen und ehrlichen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen, das bedeutet mir sehr viel! Es tut mir sehr leid zu hören, dass Sie mit dem Ergebnis Ihrer Nasenoperation in Deutschland nicht zufrieden waren, aber bitte verlieren Sie nicht die Hoffnung. Die Geschichte meiner Mutter zeigt, dass eine erfolgreiche Korrektur auch nach Jahren noch möglich ist sie hat über fünfzehn Jahre mit dem unbefriedigenden Ergebnis gelebt, bevor wir nach Istanbul gereist sind. Generell empfehlen Chirurgen, mindestens zwölf Monate nach der ersten Rhinoplastik zu warten, bevor… Read more »
Marko, what a brave and helpful post. I have been researching rhinoplasty options for the past year and Turkey keeps coming up as a destination for medical tourism. Your experience with Arpanu Medical sounds very professional and well-organised, especially the fact that local transport between the hotel and clinic was completely taken care of. The detail about your mother needing seven cartilage grafts during her secondary rhinoplasty shows how complex revision surgery can be. I had my first rhinoplasty done locally and the breathing has improved but the aesthetic result is not what I hoped for. How soon after a… Read more »
Dear Pamela, thank you so much for reading my post so thoroughly and for sharing your own experience, I truly appreciate you taking the time. You are absolutely right that my mother’s case illustrates how complex revision surgery can be and the seven cartilage grafts she received during her secondary rhinoplasty demonstrate the level of skill and precision required for such procedures. Most surgeons recommend waiting at least twelve months after a primary rhinoplasty before considering revision surgery, as the nose continues to heal and change shape for up to a full year and operating too soon could compromise the… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, merci pour ce témoignage si personnel et courageux. J’envisage une rhinoplastie depuis plusieurs années mais je n’ai jamais osé franchir le pas. Ta description de l’expérience, depuis la consultation jusqu’au réveil après l’anesthésie générale, m’a beaucoup rassuré. Le fait que tu aies été de bonne humeur et bavard dès le réveil montre que l’anesthésie a été bien gérée. Je souffre d’une déviation de la cloison nasale qui affecte ma respiration et j’aimerais combiner la correction fonctionnelle avec une amélioration esthétique. Est-ce que ton chirurgien a pu corriger ta déviation septale en même temps que la rhinoplastie esthétique?
Hello Fabrice, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read about my personal experience, I truly appreciate it! I completely understand your situation, as I was in a very similar position myself, dealing with both a deviated septum that affected my breathing and a desire for aesthetic improvement. The great news is that yes, my surgeon was able to correct the septal deviation at the same time as performing the cosmetic rhinoplasty and this combined approach is actually very common and preferred by many surgeons because it allows them to address both the… Read more »
Hi Marko, really appreciate you sharing this experience. I had a rhinoplasty about eight years ago and while the breathing improved dramatically, I am not entirely happy with the bridge of my nose. Reading about your mother’s secondary rhinoplasty with complete reconstruction and cartilage transplant is very encouraging because it shows that even complex revisions are possible. The fact that seven cartilage grafts were transplanted during her procedure demonstrates serious surgical skill. My main concern with revision surgery is that it might make things worse rather than better. Did your surgeon discuss the risks of secondary rhinoplasty compared to a… Read more »
Hi dear Graeme, thank you so much for reading my post and for sharing your own rhinoplasty experience, it means a great deal to me. I completely understand your concern about revision surgery potentially making things worse, and it is a very valid worry that many people share. During our consultation, the surgeon did discuss the risks of secondary rhinoplasty quite thoroughly, he explained that revision surgery is indeed more complex than a primary procedure due to scar tissue, altered anatomy, and sometimes limited cartilage availability, but he also reassured us that with proper technique and experience, excellent results are… Read more »
Hallo Marko, danke für diesen offenen Beitrag. Es ist ermutigend zu sehen, dass du und deine Mutter diese Reise gemeinsam unternommen habt. Die Tatsache, dass deine Mutter über fünfzehn Jahre mit dem Ergebnis ihrer ersten Nasenoperation unzufrieden war, bevor sie sich für eine Revision entschied, zeigt, wie emotional belastend ein schlechtes Ergebnis sein kann. Ich überlege selbst, eine Nasenkorrektur durchführen zu lassen, habe aber Angst vor der Narkose. Du erwähnst, dass du bereits mehrere Vollnarkosen hattest. Hast du irgendwelche Tipps, wie man mit der Angst vor der Narkose umgehen kann?
Liebe Renata, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren offenen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen! Ich kann Ihre Angst vor der Narkose sehr gut nachvollziehen, denn es ist eine der häufigsten Sorgen, die Menschen vor einer Operation haben. Mein wichtigster Tipp ist, offen mit Ihrem Anästhesisten darüber zu sprechen, bei meiner Operation in Istanbul war das Anästhesie-Team unglaublich professionell und hat sich die Zeit genommen, mir alles genau zu erklären, was mir sehr viel Sicherheit gegeben hat. Außerdem hat es mir geholfen, mich auf das positive Ergebnis zu konzentrieren und darauf zu vertrauen,… Read more »
Hello Marko, thank you for being so open about your rhinoplasty journey. What struck me most was your honesty about wanting a more beautiful nose being the primary motivation, with the septum deviation correction as an additional benefit. So many people feel they need to justify cosmetic surgery with medical reasons and I think it is refreshing that you simply said you wanted to look better. The five-week frontal view photo looks absolutely fantastic and very natural. How long did it take for the swelling to completely go down and for the final shape of your nose to become visible?
Dear Bridget, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for taking the time to read my rhinoplasty journey. I truly appreciate your kind words! I am so glad that my honesty about wanting a more beautiful nose resonated with you, because I believe people should not have to justify their desire for self-improvement with medical reasons alone. As for the swelling timeline, the most significant swelling subsided within the first four to six weeks, which is why the five-week photos already look quite good, but the final shape of my nose did not fully reveal itself until approximately… Read more »
Hola Marko, gracias por compartir esta experiencia tan personal. Llevo años pensando en hacerme una rinoplastia porque tengo una desviación del tabique nasal que me dificulta la respiración y además no estoy contento con el aspecto de mi nariz. Tu historia me ha dado mucho ánimo, especialmente cuando describes que el dolor después de la operación fue más bien una incomodidad que un dolor real. Lo que más me ha impresionado es la historia de tu madre y los siete injertos de cartílago que necesitó para su rinoplastia secundaria. ¿Puedes decirme aproximadamente cuánto tiempo duró tu operación y la de… Read more »
Hi Santiago, thank you so much for reading my post and for sharing your own situation, I truly appreciate you taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment! I completely relate to your experience of having both a deviated septum and aesthetic concerns, as I was in the exact same position. Regarding the duration of the surgeries, a standard rhinoplasty combined with septoplasty typically takes between two to three hours, which was approximately the case for my procedure, while my mother’s secondary rhinoplasty with complete reconstruction and seven cartilage grafts was significantly longer due to the complexity of the… Read more »
Marko, this post is so important. I have been unhappy with my nose for as long as I can remember and reading your experience has given me the push I needed to seriously consider rhinoplasty. The fact that the clinic looked more like a modern art museum than a medical facility is actually very reassuring because it shows attention to the patient experience beyond just the surgery itself. Your before and after photos show a remarkably natural result which is exactly what I would want. Did the surgeon use computer imaging to show you what your nose would look like… Read more »
Dear Constance, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read my post, it means the world to me! You make an excellent observation about the clinic’s design Dr. Serkan Aygin’s passion for modern art truly creates an atmosphere that calms patients and makes the experience feel less clinical, which I believe is a reflection of the overall patient-centred philosophy of the clinic. Regarding your question about computer imaging, during the consultation my surgeon and I discussed my wishes primarily through conversation and reference photos and he used his extensive experience to guide the… Read more »
Ciao Marko, grazie mille per aver condiviso questa esperienza così personale. La tua onestà è davvero ammirevole. Ho avuto una rinoplastica tre anni fa in Italia ma purtroppo il risultato non mi soddisfa completamente, il dorso del naso ha ancora una leggera gobba. La storia di tua madre mi dà speranza perché dimostra che anche i casi più complessi possono essere risolti con il chirurgo giusto. Sette innesti di cartilagine per una ricostruzione completa è un intervento molto impegnativo. Quanto tempo è durato il recupero completo di tua madre prima che potesse tornare alle attività normali?
Hello Alessandro, thank you so much for sharing your personal experience and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your openness! I am sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the result of your rhinoplasty in Italy, but the good news is that a residual dorsal hump can often be corrected through revision surgery with excellent results. Regarding my mother’s recovery, given the complexity of her secondary rhinoplasty with seven cartilage grafts and complete reconstruction, her full recovery took considerably longer than mine, she was able to return to light daily activities within… Read more »
Hi Marko, great post. I had a septoplasty done years ago to fix my deviated septum but the cosmetic aspect was never addressed. Now I am thinking about getting a rhinoplasty purely for aesthetic reasons. Your experience in Istanbul with Arpanu Medical is very helpful because it shows the entire process from start to finish. The fact that blood tests and diagnostics for heart and lungs were done on the day of the intervention shows thorough medical preparation. One thing I want to ask is whether you had any breathing difficulties during the first week while wearing the nose mask,… Read more »
Hi Norman, thank you so much for reading my post so carefully and for sharing your own experience with septoplasty, I truly appreciate it! The fact that you had a septoplasty and are now considering rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons is actually a very common path, and many surgeons are experienced in working with patients who have had previous nasal procedures. Regarding breathing during the first week with the nose mask, I will be honest, breathing through the nose was quite limited due to the internal swelling and the splint, so I primarily breathed through my mouth during that period. This… Read more »
Querido Marko, qué valentía la tuya al compartir esta experiencia con todos nosotros. Me ha emocionado especialmente la parte donde describes cómo decidiste ayudar a tu madre a cumplir su sueño de tener una nariz mejor después de más de quince años de insatisfacción. Eso habla mucho de tu carácter como persona. Yo estoy considerando una rinoplastia porque tengo problemas respiratorios y nunca me ha gustado el perfil de mi nariz. El hecho de que la clínica del Dr. Serkan Aygin parezca un museo de arte moderno me parece un detalle muy agradable. ¿Cómo fue la comunicación con el equipo… Read more »
Dear Cristina, thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt comment and for taking the time to read my post, your words truly touched me! Helping my mother after so many years of dissatisfaction was one of the most rewarding decisions of my life, and I am grateful that our story can inspire others in similar situations. Regarding communication with the medical team, the staff at Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic spoke fluent English, which made the entire process very smooth and comfortable for us from the initial consultation through to post-operative care, we never experienced any language barriers. Additionally,… Read more »
Marko, thank you for this incredibly helpful post. I have been contemplating rhinoplasty for years and your detailed account of the entire process has answered so many of my questions. I particularly appreciated your description of recovery being an individual matter. The photos taken at different stages, three hours after surgery, four days after, seven days after mask removal, and five and six weeks post-op, give a very realistic picture of what to expect. I am a bit worried about the bruising around the eyes that typically follows rhinoplasty. How severe was the bruising in your case and how long… Read more »
Hello dear Victoria, thank you so much for your detailed comment and for taking the time to read through my entire post, I truly appreciate your kind words! I am glad that the photos from different recovery stages were helpful, as I deliberately documented various points in the healing process to give readers a realistic picture of what to expect. Regarding bruising, I experienced moderate bruising around both eyes that was most noticeable during the first three to four days after surgery, the bruising gradually changed from purple to yellow-green and had faded almost completely by the end of the… Read more »
Hallo Marko, ich bewundere deinen Mut, so offen über deine Nasenkorrektur zu sprechen. Ich trage mich selbst seit Jahren mit dem Gedanken an eine Rhinoplastik, konnte mich aber nie entscheiden. Dein Beitrag hat mir viel Mut gemacht. Was mich besonders interessiert, ist die Tatsache, dass du direkt nach dem Aufwachen aus der Narkose fröhlich warst und deine Instagram-Stories gedreht hast. Das zeigt, dass die Anästhesie sehr professionell durchgeführt wurde. Meine größte Sorge ist, dass die Nase nach der Operation nicht so aussieht, wie ich es mir vorstelle. Wie genau konnte der Chirurg deine spezifischen Wünsche umsetzen?
Lieber Werner, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren freundlichen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen. Ihre Worte bedeuten mir sehr viel! Es freut mich sehr, dass mein Erfahrungsbericht Ihnen Mut gemacht hat, und ja, die Tatsache, dass ich direkt nach dem Aufwachen aus der Narkose fröhlich war, zeigt wirklich die Professionalität des Anästhesie-Teams in Istanbul. Was Ihre Frage zur Umsetzung meiner spezifischen Wünsche betrifft, der Chirurg hat während der Konsultation sehr aufmerksam zugehört, alle meine Vorstellungen besprochen und mir ehrlich erklärt, was realistisch umsetzbar ist und was möglicherweise angepasst werden müsste, um ein… Read more »
Hello Marko, I found your post while researching rhinoplasty options and I am so glad I did. What impressed me most is that you described having a specific vision of how you wanted your nose and face to look, and the surgeon was patient enough to listen to all your requests. That kind of doctor-patient communication is exactly what I am looking for. I had a consultation with a surgeon in London and felt rushed, like my wishes were not fully heard. Your results look wonderful and very natural. My question is about sleeping after the surgery. Did you have… Read more »
Dear Philippa, thank you so much for reading my post and for sharing your own consultation experience, I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment! I am sorry to hear that you felt rushed during your consultation in London, because the doctor-patient communication is absolutely crucial when it comes to something as personal as rhinoplasty, and you deserve a surgeon who takes the time to fully understand your vision. Regarding sleeping after surgery, yes, I was advised to sleep on my back with my head elevated on two to three pillows for at least the first two to three weeks after the… Read more »
Ciao Marko, articolo molto coraggioso e utile. Ho una deviazione del setto nasale che mi causa problemi respiratori da anni e sto pensando seriamente di fare una rinoplastica combinata con la settoplastica. La tua esperienza positiva con la clinica del Dr. Serkan Aygin mi ha dato molta fiducia nel turismo medico in Turchia. Il fatto che ti abbiano fatto gli esami del sangue e la diagnostica cardiaca e polmonare il giorno stesso dell’intervento dimostra un approccio molto professionale alla sicurezza del paziente. Posso chiederti se hai dovuto seguire una dieta particolare nei giorni precedenti l’operazione?
Hello dear Stefano, thank you so much for your detailed comment and for taking the time to read about my experience, I truly appreciate it! Combining rhinoplasty with septoplasty is an excellent decision that I can wholeheartedly recommend, as it allows you to address both the functional breathing issues and the aesthetic concerns in a single procedure with one recovery period. The thorough pre-operative diagnostics including blood tests, heart, and lung examinations are indeed a standard part of the process at Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic, and it gave me tremendous confidence knowing that every aspect of my health was checked… Read more »
Marko, thanks for sharing this personal journey. It must have been quite an experience going through rhinoplasty alongside your mother on the same day. The fact that your surgery was at 9am and your mother’s between 1 and 2pm means the surgeon had a very demanding day. Your mother’s case with the secondary rhinoplasty requiring complete reconstruction and seven cartilage grafts sounds extremely complex. I had a rhinoplasty done about ten years ago and while the aesthetic result was fine, my septum deviated again over time. Is this something your surgeon discussed as a possibility, and were there any precautions… Read more »
Hello dear Gerald, thank you for sharing your experience and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment! You are right that it was quite a demanding day for the surgeon, but the team at the clinic was incredibly well-organized and professional throughout both procedures. Regarding your concern about the septum deviating again over time, this is indeed something our surgeon discussed with us while it is relatively uncommon, re-deviation can occur in some cases, particularly if the cartilage has memory or if the nose experiences trauma after surgery. The precautions mentioned included avoiding… Read more »
Cher Marko, merci pour ce partage si personnel et si utile. J’admire beaucoup le fait que tu aies accompagné ta mère dans cette aventure médicale. La rinoplastie secondaire avec reconstruction complète et greffe de cartilage est une intervention très complexe et il faut un chirurgien vraiment expérimenté pour la réaliser. Ma sœur a eu une rhinoplastie il y a dix ans et le résultat n’est pas satisfaisant, la pointe du nez est tombée avec le temps. Est-ce que ce genre de problème peut être corrigé avec une rhinoplastie de révision et d’où proviennent les greffons de cartilage, du nez lui-même,… Read more »
Dear Marie, thank you so much for your heartfelt comment and for taking the time to read my post, your words truly mean a lot to me! I am sorry to hear about your sister’s rhinoplasty experience where the nasal tip has dropped over time, this is unfortunately a known complication that can occur when the tip support structures weaken or when insufficient structural reinforcement was provided during the initial surgery. The good news is that this type of problem can absolutely be corrected with a revision rhinoplasty, and as for the cartilage grafts, they can be harvested from three… Read more »
Marko, what a thoughtful and honest post. I have been thinking about rhinoplasty for a long time and reading your experience has really helped me understand what to expect. Your comment about being an extremely obedient patient with a thousand sub-questions made me smile because that is exactly how I would be. I appreciate that you took seriously the instruction to keep your head straight and not look at the ground during your first walk after surgery. These practical details are exactly what people need to hear. My main worry is about the general anaesthesia. You mentioned having several previous… Read more »
Dear Dorothy, thank you so much for your warm and relatable comment, it made me smile knowing that there are fellow “thousand sub-question” patients out there! I am glad you appreciated the practical recovery details, because I truly believe that knowing exactly what to expect can make the entire experience so much less daunting. Regarding the anaesthesia for rhinoplasty compared to my previous surgical experiences, I found it to be one of the most pleasant anaesthesia experiences I have had, the wake-up was smooth, I felt cheerful almost immediately, and there was no significant nausea or disorientation, which I attribute… Read more »
Hola Marko, muchas gracias por este artículo tan honesto y valiente. Soy un hombre que siempre ha querido mejorar el aspecto de su nariz pero en mi entorno social existe todavía un estigma sobre los hombres que se someten a cirugía estética. Tu artículo demuestra que no tiene nada de malo querer verse y sentirse mejor. Las fotos del antes y después son muy convincentes, el resultado se ve completamente natural. Tengo una pregunta práctica: ¿cuántos días en total pasaste en Estambul para todo el proceso, desde la primera consulta hasta que te dieron el alta para volver a casa?
Hello dear Ricardo, thank you so much for your honest and thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate it! You raise an important point about the stigma surrounding men and cosmetic surgery, and I completely agree that there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel better, it is a personal decision that should be respected regardless of gender. Regarding the total time spent in Istanbul, the entire process from the first consultation to being cleared to return home took approximately seven to ten days, this included the initial consultation, the… Read more »
Hi Marko, excellent and very informative post. I have been considering getting a rhinoplasty in Turkey because the cost is significantly lower than in the UK while the quality of surgeons seems to be very high. Your experience with the entire process from Arpanu Medical arranging transport between the hotel and clinic to the post-operative care is exactly the kind of organised medical tourism that gives confidence to patients travelling abroad for surgery. The before and after results look superb. I wanted to ask about the follow-up care after you returned home. Did your surgeon provide remote consultations or did… Read more »
Hi Simon, thank you so much for your detailed comment and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate your kind words about the results! You are absolutely right that Turkey offers an outstanding combination of quality and value when it comes to rhinoplasty, and the organized approach of Arpanu Medical truly sets the standard for medical tourism. Regarding follow-up care after returning home to Belgrade, my surgeon provided clear post-operative instructions and was available for remote consultations via email and messaging whenever I had questions or concerns during the healing process. I did not need to… Read more »
Lieber Marko, vielen Dank für diesen sehr persönlichen Beitrag. Die Geschichte deiner Mutter hat mich besonders berührt. Fünfzehn Jahre lang mit dem Ergebnis einer misslungenen Nasenoperation leben zu müssen, ist eine enorme Belastung, sowohl physisch als auch psychisch. Ich hatte selbst vor drei Jahren eine Nasenkorrektur und bin zum größten Teil zufrieden, aber die Nasenspitze ist etwas breiter geworden als ich wollte. Deine Erwähnung, dass der Chirurg alle Wünsche angehört und potenzielle Lösungen vorgeschlagen hat, gibt mir Hoffnung. Wie war die Kommunikation zwischen dem Arzt und deiner Mutter, hat der Arzt Englisch gesprochen oder gab es einen Übersetzer?
Liebe Hildegard, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren einfühlsamen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen. Ihre Worte berühren mich sehr! Es tut mir leid zu hören, dass die Nasenspitze bei Ihrem Eingriff etwas breiter geworden ist als gewünscht, das ist eine Korrektur, die ein erfahrener Revisionschirurg durchaus durchführen kann, besonders wenn der Rest des Ergebnisses zufriedenstellend ist. Was die Kommunikation zwischen dem Arzt und meiner Mutter betrifft der Chirurg sprach fließend Englisch, und die gesamte Kommunikation verlief problemlos, sodass meine Mutter ihre Wünsche und Bedenken direkt und detailliert besprechen konnte, ohne dass ein… Read more »
Marko, this is such a valuable post for anyone considering rhinoplasty. I especially appreciated your honesty about the difference in recovery between you and your mother. While you had mild discomfort and did not even need painkillers, your mother had a harder night and needed two doses of painkillers and tranquilisers, which is a realistic representation of how individual recovery can be. I am planning to have rhinoplasty next year and I am trying to gather as much information as possible. Could you tell me if you had any dietary restrictions after the surgery, and how soon were you able… Read more »
Dear Felicity, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate it! You are absolutely right that the difference in recovery between my mother and me is an important point, because it really demonstrates how individual the rhinoplasty recovery process can be depending on the complexity of the procedure. Regarding dietary restrictions, I was able to eat a normal meal just a couple of hours after my surgery, I started with soft foods and gradually returned to my regular diet within a day or two. There were no specific… Read more »
Ciao Marko, grazie per la tua onestà in questo articolo. È raro trovare qualcuno, soprattutto un uomo, che parli così apertamente della propria esperienza con la chirurgia estetica. Il tuo risultato è davvero naturale e bello, il profilo del naso nelle foto a cinque settimane dall’intervento è perfetto. Ho una domanda riguardo al dolore post-operatorio: dici che non hai preso antidolorifici e che il dolore era più simile a un fastidio. Ma nei giorni successivi, il gonfiore ha causato qualche problema con la vista o con gli occhi? Ho sentito che spesso appaiono lividi intorno agli occhi dopo la rinoplastica.
Dear Gabriella, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read my personal experience, it truly means a lot to me! I am glad you appreciated my openness, and I believe that more people, especially men, should feel comfortable discussing cosmetic surgery without stigma. Regarding your question about post-operative effects on the eyes, yes, bruising around the eyes is very common after rhinoplasty, I experienced moderate bruising that appeared within the first 24 to 48 hours and was most prominent around the third to fourth day, giving a look similar to dark circles. The… Read more »
Hello Marko, brilliant post. As a man who has been privately considering rhinoplasty for years, your willingness to share this experience publicly is truly appreciated. There is still a stigma around men having cosmetic surgery and your openness helps break that down. The fact that you went through this with your mother makes the story even more special. Your results are excellent and the profile view at five weeks shows a very well-shaped nose. I wanted to ask about physical activity after the surgery. How long did you have to wait before you could return to exercise, whether that be… Read more »
Hi Clive, thank you so much for your honest comment and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your openness about considering rhinoplasty! You make an excellent point about the stigma around men and cosmetic surgery and I hope that by sharing my experience, I can help others feel more comfortable with the idea that self-improvement is something to be embraced. Regarding physical activity after surgery, I was advised to avoid any strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and activities that could raise blood pressure for at least four to six weeks after the procedure, this means no… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, merci infiniment pour ce témoignage. Je réfléchis à une rhinoplastie depuis longtemps et ton expérience m’a vraiment rassurée sur de nombreux points. Ce qui m’inquiète le plus, c’est le résultat final. Tu mentionnes que tu avais une vision très spécifique de l’apparence que tu souhaitais pour ton nez et ton visage. Les photos à cinq semaines montrent un résultat vraiment naturel et harmonieux. Ma question est la suivante: à quel moment après l’opération as-tu pu voir le résultat définitif de ta rhinoplastie, car j’ai lu que le nez continue à changer pendant plusieurs mois après l’intervention?
Dear Nathalie, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read about my experience, I truly appreciate it! I completely understand your concern about the final result, as it is one of the most common questions people have about rhinoplasty. After the mask was removed on day seven, I could already see a significant improvement, but the nose was still quite swollen. By around six weeks, the general shape and profile were becoming beautifully visible, which is what you see in my five-week photos. However, the definitive final result of a rhinoplasty typically takes… Read more »
Marko, great honest post. I had a rhinoplasty three years ago and while the result is acceptable, I still have some asymmetry in the tip that bothers me. Your mother’s experience with secondary rhinoplasty gives me hope that revision is possible even after many years. What concerns me is finding a surgeon skilled enough to do revision work, as it is widely known to be more difficult than primary rhinoplasty. The fact that your mother had a complete reconstruction with cartilage transplant and seven grafts shows the complexity involved. Did your surgeon explain where the cartilage grafts were harvested from… Read more »
Dear Raymond, thank you so much for sharing your situation and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment! I understand your concern about the asymmetry in the nasal tip, and my mother’s experience is indeed proof that even years after the initial surgery, a skilled revision surgeon can achieve remarkable results. Regarding the cartilage grafts for my mother’s procedure, in complex revision rhinoplasty cases, cartilage can be harvested from three main donor sites: the nasal septum, the ear, or the rib and the choice depends on how much material is needed and what… Read more »
Ciao Marko, che bell’articolo. La tua storia e quella di tua madre mi hanno davvero commossa. Io ho fatto una rinoplastica cinque anni fa e purtroppo il risultato non è stato quello che speravo. La punta del naso è caduta dopo qualche anno e ora ho difficoltà a respirare da una narice. Leggere che tua madre ha affrontato una rinoplastica secondaria dopo quindici anni di insoddisfazione e che il risultato è stato positivo mi dà molta speranza. Mi piacerebbe sapere se tua madre ha notato un miglioramento immediato nella respirazione dopo l’intervento o se ci è voluto del tempo per… Read more »
Dear Laura, thank you so much for sharing your personal experience and for taking the time to read my post, your story truly resonates with me! I am sorry to hear about the unsatisfactory result of your rhinoplasty and the breathing difficulty you are now experiencing, but please know that these are issues that an experienced revision surgeon can absolutely address. Regarding my mother’s breathing improvement, it was not immediately noticeable right after the surgery due to the internal swelling and nasal congestion, the breathing gradually improved over the following weeks as the swelling subsided, and by about six weeks… Read more »
Hi Marko, thank you for this detailed and honest account. The fact that you describe yourself as a patient with a thousand sub-questions resonates with me because I am exactly the same when it comes to medical procedures. Your experience has helped me understand the timeline of recovery much better. The seven-day mask, the swelling, the bruising, these are all things I need to plan around when scheduling a potential rhinoplasty. I work in a client-facing role and cannot afford to be visibly recovering for too long. Realistically, how many weeks after surgery would you say someone could return to… Read more »
Hi Cedric, thank you so much for your detailed comment and for taking the time to read my post, I completely relate to your thousand sub-question approach! Working in a client-facing role, your concern about the visible recovery timeline is very practical and understandable. Based on my experience, most of the visible bruising fades within ten to fourteen days after surgery and by the third week, the majority of people feel comfortable going out in public without obvious signs of surgery. By the fourth week, most visible swelling has reduced dramatically and while you may still notice subtle puffiness yourself,… Read more »
Hallo Marko, dieser Beitrag ist so mutig und hilfreich. Ich bewundere es, dass du so offen über deine Erfahrung sprichst. Die Vorher-Nachher-Fotos sind wirklich beeindruckend und das Ergebnis sieht sehr natürlich aus. Ich habe seit Jahren eine schiefe Nasenscheidewand und überlege, eine Septoplastik mit Rhinoplastik kombinieren zu lassen. Deine Erfahrung mit der Klinik in Istanbul klingt sehr professionell. Was mich besonders beruhigt hat, ist die Tatsache, dass du nach dem Aufwachen aus der Narkose sofort gute Laune hattest und sogar Instagram-Stories gedreht hast.
Liebe Beatrice, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren freundlichen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen. Ihre Worte bedeuten mir sehr viel! Die Kombination von Septoplastik und Rhinoplastik ist eine ausgezeichnete Entscheidung, die ich aus eigener Erfahrung nur empfehlen kann, denn beide Eingriffe können in einer einzigen Operation durchgeführt werden, was bedeutet, dass Sie nur eine Narkose und eine Erholungszeit benötigen. Die professionelle Betreuung in Istanbul hat mich wirklich beeindruckt, von der gründlichen Voruntersuchung bis hin zur einfühlsamen Nachsorge war alles perfekt organisiert. Es freut mich besonders, dass die Tatsache, dass ich nach dem… Read more »
Hello Marko, your post has come at the perfect time for me. I have been seriously considering rhinoplasty and my biggest fear is not the surgery itself but the recovery period. Your description of the first walk after surgery, keeping your head straight and not looking down, is exactly the kind of practical detail that I have been looking for. The fact that you felt well enough to eat after a couple of hours is also reassuring. I noticed you mentioned that your mother experienced nausea in the early morning hours after her surgery. Is nausea a common side effect… Read more »
Dear Lorraine, thank you so much for your comment and for taking the time to read my post, I am glad it came at just the right time for you! Your focus on the recovery period is very wise, because understanding what to expect after surgery is just as important as choosing the right surgeon. Regarding nausea, yes, it is a relatively common side effect of general anaesthesia that some patients experience, particularly in the first twelve to twenty-four hours after surgery, and my mother’s experience with nausea after her more complex procedure was not unusual. The clinic was very… Read more »
Hola Marko, gracias por este testimonio tan valioso. Soy un hombre que siempre ha tenido complejo por el tamaño y la forma de su nariz, y tu artículo me ha motivado a buscar una solución. Me impresiona la profesionalidad de todo el proceso que describes, desde el cuestionario inicial hasta los análisis de sangre y las pruebas diagnósticas del corazón y los pulmones antes de la operación. Eso demuestra que se toman la seguridad del paciente muy en serio. Tengo una pregunta importante: ¿el cirujano te mostró alguna simulación digital del resultado esperado antes de la operación o simplemente hablasteis… Read more »
Hello Miguel, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate it! I completely understand the feeling of having a long-standing concern about the appearance of your nose and I am glad that my experience has motivated you to consider taking action. You are absolutely right that the thorough pre-operative process with blood tests, heart, and lung diagnostics demonstrates a serious commitment to patient safety. Regarding digital simulation, during my consultation the discussion about my desired result was primarily verbal, with the surgeon using his expertise and reference images… Read more »
Marko, I really respect you for sharing this. Men do not talk about cosmetic surgery enough and your post is helping to change that. The results look fantastic and incredibly natural, which is the ultimate goal of any good rhinoplasty. Your surgeon clearly understood your aesthetic goals. I had a consultation for rhinoplasty last year but backed out because of fear. Reading about your positive experience with general anaesthesia, where you woke up cheerful and ready to talk, has actually helped ease my anxiety. Can I ask if there were any unexpected complications during your recovery that you were not… Read more »
Hello dear Terrence, thank you so much for your honest comment and for taking the time to read my post, I truly respect your openness about your initial fear! It is completely understandable to back out of a consultation due to anxiety, and I hope my experience can help you reconsider when you feel ready. I am glad that my description of waking up cheerful after anaesthesia helped ease your concerns, because modern anaesthesia is remarkably safe and the experience is often much less frightening than people imagine. Regarding unexpected complications during my recovery, I was fortunate to have a… Read more »
Hi Marko, what a wonderful and important post. I think the most touching part is how you decided to help your mother after she lived with disappointment from her first rhinoplasty for over fifteen years. That takes both love and courage. The fact that secondary rhinoplasty is significantly more complex than a primary procedure, requiring complete reconstruction and multiple cartilage grafts in your mother’s case, makes the successful result even more impressive. I am considering rhinoplasty myself but only for aesthetic reasons as my breathing is fine. Do you think it is worth travelling to Istanbul for the procedure or… Read more »
Dear Sophie, thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful comment, your words about my decision to help my mother truly warm my heart! You are absolutely right that secondary rhinoplasty is significantly more complex than a primary procedure, which makes finding the right surgeon even more critical. Regarding your question about whether it is worth travelling to Istanbul for rhinoplasty even for purely aesthetic reasons, I would say that it absolutely can be, Turkey has become one of the world’s leading destinations for rhinoplasty because of the combination of highly skilled surgeons, state-of-the-art facilities, and significantly more affordable… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, merci pour cet article très courageux. En tant qu’homme, c’est rassurant de voir un autre homme parler ouvertement de chirurgie esthétique sans honte. Ton résultat est excellent, le nez a l’air complètement naturel sur les photos à cinq et six semaines. J’ai une déviation de la cloison nasale qui m’empêche de bien respirer la nuit et mon médecin m’a recommandé une septoplastie. J’aimerais en profiter pour améliorer aussi l’esthétique de mon nez. Est-ce que combiner les deux interventions prolonge significativement le temps d’opération et de récupération par rapport à une seule des deux?
Dear Jean-Pierre, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate it! I am glad that as a fellow man, you found my openness about cosmetic surgery reassuring, because I firmly believe that there should be no shame in wanting to look and feel your best. Combining septoplasty with rhinoplasty is actually a very efficient approach in terms of operation time, the combined procedure does add some additional time compared to either surgery alone, but it is not drastically longer, as both corrections are performed through the same surgical… Read more »
Ciao Marko, grazie per aver condiviso questa esperienza. Come donna che ha sempre voluto correggere il proprio naso, trovo il tuo articolo estremamente incoraggiante. Il fatto che tu descriva il dolore come un semplice disagio piuttosto che un dolore vero e proprio mi rassicura molto. Sono sempre stata terrorizzata dall’idea del dolore post-operatorio. Le foto del prima e dopo sono impressionanti, il risultato è molto armonioso con il tuo viso. Una domanda pratica: dopo aver tolto la mascherina nasale al settimo giorno, hai dovuto portare qualche tipo di cerotto o protezione aggiuntiva sul naso nelle settimane successive?
Dear Veronica, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment! I am glad that my description of the post-operative discomfort as more of an inconvenience than actual pain has helped ease your fears, because that was genuinely my experience. Regarding your question about the nasal mask removal, after the splint was taken off on day seven, I did need to wear some light adhesive tape strips on my nose for a period of time following removal, which helped support the healing tissues and manage residual… Read more »
Hello Marko, phenomenal post. I had a rhinoplasty six years ago and I have been considering a revision because the tip of my nose drooped slightly over time. Your mother’s story of living with an unsatisfactory result for fifteen years before finding the courage for a revision is something I relate to deeply. The fact that her surgeon performed a secondary rhinoplasty with complete reconstruction and seven cartilage grafts shows an extraordinary level of skill. I have been told by two surgeons that revision rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures in plastic surgery. Did your mother’s surgeon seem… Read more »
Dear Edwin, thank you so much for sharing your situation and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment! I completely understand your experience with nasal tip drooping over time, as this is one of the more common reasons patients seek revision rhinoplasty, and it can often be corrected by strengthening the tip support structures with cartilage grafts. You are absolutely right that revision rhinoplasty is widely regarded as one of the most challenging procedures in plastic surgery, which is why choosing a surgeon with specific experience in secondary cases is paramount. Regarding your… Read more »
Lieber Marko, danke für diesen ehrlichen Einblick in deine Erfahrung. Ich trage mich seit langem mit dem Gedanken an eine Nasenkorrektur und dein Beitrag hat mir sehr geholfen. Die Tatsache, dass du beschreibst, wie du nach der Operation essen konntest und Appetit hattest, ist ein Detail, das mich überrascht hat, weil ich dachte, man könnte tagelang nichts essen. Auch die Erwähnung, dass der lokale Transport zwischen Hotel und Klinik komplett organisiert war, ist sehr beruhigend für jemanden, der überlegt, für einen medizinischen Eingriff ins Ausland zu reisen. Wie lange im Voraus muss man die Konsultation und den Operationstermin buchen?
Liebe Frieda, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren freundlichen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen, das schätze ich sehr! Es freut mich, dass das Detail über das Essen nach der Operation Sie überrascht hat tatsächlich konnte ich bereits wenige Stunden nach dem Eingriff eine normale Mahlzeit zu mir nehmen und hatte sogar richtig Appetit, was auch die Krankenschwestern sehr gefreut hat. Die Organisation des lokalen Transports zwischen Hotel und Klinik durch Arpanu Medical war wirklich einer der Aspekte, die mir die meiste Sorge genommen haben, denn in einer fremden Stadt nach einer Operation… Read more »
Marko, this is exactly the kind of real-world account that people need before making a decision about rhinoplasty. Your honesty about the aesthetic motivation being stronger than the medical one is refreshing. The photos at different recovery stages provide a realistic timeline that I have not found in many other accounts. I particularly noticed that at eight days post-surgery you already looked remarkably good. I am seriously considering rhinoplasty combined with septoplasty and Turkey is on my shortlist of destinations. Did the clinic provide you with a detailed recovery guide or instructions to follow once you returned home to Belgrade?
Dear Oliver, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment! I am glad you noticed the eight-day photo, because I was quite pleasantly surprised myself by how quickly the visible recovery progressed after the mask was removed. Regarding your question about post-operative instructions for home care, yes, the clinic provided a very detailed recovery guide that included specific instructions about medication schedules, wound care, sleeping positions, activity restrictions, foods to avoid, and signs to watch for that would require medical attention. These instructions were thorough… Read more »
Hallo Marko, ich bin sehr froh, dass ich auf diesen Beitrag gestoßen bin. Ich habe vor acht Jahren eine Nasenoperation in Österreich durchführen lassen und das Ergebnis war leider nicht zufriedenstellend. Die Nasenbrücke ist immer noch schief und ich habe Probleme mit der Atmung auf einer Seite. Deine Mutter hatte ein ähnliches Problem und die Tatsache, dass ihre Revisionsoperation mit sieben Knorpeltransplantaten erfolgreich war, gibt mir neue Hoffnung. Ich habe mehrere Chirurgen konsultiert und viele lehnen Revisionseingriffe ab, weil sie zu komplex sind. Kannst du mir den genauen Namen des Chirurgen mitteilen, der euch operiert hat?
Liebe Claudia, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihren offenen Kommentar und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, meinen Beitrag zu lesen es tut mir sehr leid zu hören, dass Ihre Nasenoperation in Österreich nicht das gewünschte Ergebnis gebracht hat! Ich kann sehr gut nachvollziehen, wie frustrierend es sein muss, nach acht Jahren immer noch mit einer schiefen Nasenbrücke und Atemproblemen zu kämpfen, und ich verstehe auch, dass viele Chirurgen Revisionseingriffe ablehnen, da sie technisch sehr anspruchsvoll sind. Die gute Nachricht ist, dass der Erfolg meiner Mutter zeigt, dass auch komplexe Fälle hervorragend gelöst werden können der Schlüssel ist, einen… Read more »
Hello Marko, thank you for this incredibly open and useful post. As a woman who has been unhappy with her nose since adolescence, reading your experience has been very encouraging. What resonated with me most was your statement that the moment you bought the plane tickets was when you truly realised you were going to make the change. Sometimes taking that first concrete step is the hardest part. Your results are genuinely beautiful and the profile view at five weeks is exactly the kind of natural, refined look I would want. How was the emotional experience for you in the… Read more »
Dear Evelyn, thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt comment, your words truly mean a lot to me! You make such an insightful observation about that pivotal moment of buying the plane tickets, it really was the psychological threshold where the dream became reality. Regarding the emotional experience in the days immediately after surgery, I will be completely honest, seeing my face swollen and bruised was initially a bit shocking, even though I knew intellectually what to expect. There were moments of impatience where I wanted to see the final result immediately, but I reminded myself that the… Read more »
Ciao Marko, grande rispetto per il coraggio di condividere questa esperienza. Sono un uomo che soffre di una deviazione del setto nasale e ho sempre voluto correggere anche l’estetica del mio naso. In Italia i costi per una rinoplastica di qualità sono piuttosto elevati e il turismo medico in Turchia mi interessa molto. Il fatto che Arpanu Medical sia certificato dal Ministero della Salute turco e sia membro dell’Associazione delle Agenzie di Viaggio turche dal 2011 mi dà molta fiducia. Puoi dirmi se il prezzo dell’intervento includeva anche l’alloggio in hotel, i trasferimenti e le visite post-operatorie?
Ciao Paolo, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate it! I completely understand your situation, as the cost of rhinoplasty in Italy can indeed be quite high, and Turkey has become a leading destination for medical tourism precisely because it offers exceptional quality at significantly more competitive prices. The fact that Arpanu Medical is certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health and has been an active member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies since 2011 provides an important layer of credibility and trust for international patients.… Read more »
Hi Marko, such a brave and honest post. I had my rhinoplasty done two years ago and while I am happy with the result, I wish I had found a blog post like yours before my surgery. The level of detail you provide about every stage from consultation through to six weeks post-op is exactly what potential patients need. Your description of the nurses encouraging you to walk around the corridors the evening after surgery and the importance of keeping your head straight are practical tips I remember from my own experience. For anyone reading this and considering rhinoplasty, I… Read more »
Dear Helena, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my post and to share your own rhinoplasty experience! It means a lot to know that someone who has been through the process herself finds my account accurate and helpful for others. Your confirmation about the importance of patience with swelling is so valuable, because hearing it from multiple perspectives really reinforces that message for readers who might be anxious about the recovery timeline. I am glad that the practical details like keeping your head straight during post-surgery walks… Read more »
Hola Marko, muchas gracias por compartir algo tan personal. El tabú que rodea la cirugía estética es algo que debemos superar como sociedad, y tu artículo contribuye a ello. Me ha impresionado especialmente el hecho de que la clínica del Dr. Serkan Aygin tenga un aspecto de museo de arte moderno, porque demuestra que se preocupan por la experiencia completa del paciente. Yo tengo un problema estético con mi nariz que me ha afectado la autoestima durante mucho tiempo. Tu resultado es muy natural y no parece que te hayas operado, que es exactamente lo que buscaría. ¿Sentiste algún tipo… Read more »
Dear Manuel, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate your kind words! You are absolutely right that the taboo surrounding cosmetic surgery is something we should work to overcome as a society and I am happy to contribute to that conversation. The modern art museum atmosphere at Dr. Serkan Aygin Clinic is indeed a wonderful touch that shows a holistic approach to the patient experience. Regarding numbness after the operation, yes, temporary numbness in the nasal area is very common following rhinoplasty, I experienced some reduced sensation… Read more »
Marko, I found this post deeply moving, especially the part about your mother. The idea that she carried the disappointment of an unsuccessful rhinoplasty for over fifteen years before you helped her find a solution is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. The before and after photos of her secondary rhinoplasty with complete reconstruction show a truly remarkable transformation. I am currently in a similar situation, having had a rhinoplasty seven years ago that left me with breathing difficulties and an asymmetric tip. Your post has given me the courage to start researching revision rhinoplasty. Was your mother apprehensive about going under… Read more »
Dear Agnes, thank you so much for sharing your deeply personal story and for taking the time to read my post, your words truly moved me! I am sorry to hear about your breathing difficulties and asymmetric tip after your rhinoplasty seven years ago and I am glad that my mother’s story has given you the courage to start researching revision options. Regarding your question about my mother’s apprehension, she was absolutely nervous and the fear of going under general anaesthesia again after her negative first experience was very real. However, the surgeon’s calm, optimistic, and thoroughly professional demeanour during… Read more »