Communication Between Doctor and Patient

The preoperative period is the time from the patient’s first consultation with the doctor until the surgery. During this period, patients are anxious about the operation they will undergo, the postoperative period, and the result they will achieve at the end of all this. It is very important for patients to communicate well with their doctors during the preoperative period, because the anxiety of patients who have built trust-based communication with their doctor decreases accordingly, and this positively affects their recovery in the postoperative period.

It is very important for patients to explain their aesthetic and functional complaints to their doctor very well before surgery, especially what they want and do not want aesthetically. Sharing in detail with your doctor what kind of nose shape you want to have is very important during the planning stage of the surgery. During this period, your doctor will explain whether your expectations are realistic, whether your wishes can be achieved, and the possible complications of the surgery.

During this period, your photos are taken from different angles and simulations are performed with advanced programs. These simulation studies both help you get a more detailed idea of what kind of nose shape you will have after surgery and serve as a good communication tool for your doctor to understand what you want.

Points to Consider Before Surgery

It is very important to keep bleeding at a minimum level in nose surgeries. This becomes even more important in closed rhinoplasty operations. This environment is created with special medications used during the operation. However, there are also points that the patient should pay attention to before the surgical process;

  • •If you have had nose surgery before, you should inform your doctor.
  • •If you notice signs of infection such as nasal discharge, burning in the throat, or any other sign of illness before surgery, you should inform your doctor.
  • •If you are allergic to any medication or substance, you must inform your doctor.
  • •If you use any regular medications, you should inform both your doctor and the anesthesiologist.
  • •If you have a chronic disease, you must inform your physician.
  • •Some vitamins and supplements such as vitamin E and fish oil should be stopped 15 days before surgery.
  • •Medications that increase bleeding, such as aspirin, should be stopped 1 week before surgery.
  • •Herbal teas and foods and drinks that may cause bleeding (green tea, ginger, turmeric, garlic, red wine, some types of peppers) should not be consumed before surgery.
  • •Smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped 15 days before the operation.
  • •If there is a possibility of pregnancy, this should be clarified before planning the operation, and pregnancy should be avoided for 3 months after surgery.
  • •Six hours of fasting is required before surgery. During this period, nothing should be eaten or drunk.
  • •Makeup should not be worn on the day of the operation, nail polish should be removed, and jewelry and accessories should be taken off.

Following the points that the patient should pay attention to before rhinoplasty is important for the success of the operation and the recovery process.