{"id":703,"date":"2026-09-22T02:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/?page_id=703"},"modified":"2026-09-22T02:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:56:33","slug":"rhinoplasty-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/tr\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/rhinoplasty-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhinoplasty FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.eek-faq{--ink:#16262a;--deep:#12262b;--teal:#0f5f4a;--mint:#5fcfa3;--cream:#fbeedc;--line:#d6dad9;--mut:#5c6664;\n  font-family:'Archivo',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;padding:28px 28px 34px;background:#f7f6f4;\n  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;box-sizing:border-box}\n.eek-faq *,.eek-faq *::before,.eek-faq *::after{box-sizing:border-box}\n.eek-faq p{margin:0}\n.eek-faq a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(15,95,74,.35)}\n.eek-faq 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together short, clear answers to the questions we receive most often. The aim is to settle the basics before you even write to us, and to make the whole process visible from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n  <section class=\"eek-sec\">\n    <div class=\"eek-band\"><span class=\"eek-letter\">A<\/span><h2>The surgeon, the process and consultation<\/h2><\/div>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">What is Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7&#8217;s experience?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 is an ENT specialist with 13 years of surgical experience, and his practice is dedicated exclusively to nose and facial surgery. He is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS). Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/rhinoplasty\/\">primary rhinoplasty<\/a>, he regularly handles more demanding cases such as <a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/rhinoplasty\/revision-nose-surgeries\/\">revision surgery<\/a> and septal perforation repair.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How many surgeries are performed per day?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>One only. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 devotes the entire day to a single patient, so the design session, the surgery and the follow-up all receive the same attention. For this reason our calendar can fill up early; if you have a date in mind, we recommend planning ahead.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Can I speak to the surgeon before deciding?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Yes. We can arrange a consultation either <a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/\">in person at our clinic<\/a> or as a video call over WhatsApp. The online consultation is free of charge and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">If I send photos, can you show me how I will look?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>We do not carry out remote result simulations. Photos are valuable for the surgeon&#8217;s preliminary assessment, but designing a nose requires facial proportions, bone and cartilage structure and skin thickness to be evaluated together, and that happens during the examination.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">What do you need from me for a preliminary assessment?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Only two things: photos of your nose taken from different angles in good lighting, and a short health summary (your age, previous surgeries, chronic conditions and any known drug allergies). If you also describe what you expect from the surgery, we review it all with Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 and share his opinion with you.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">I have had filler in my nose before, is that a problem?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>It is not an obstacle to surgery, but it can affect the surgical plan. Please tell us when the filler was applied and to which area during the preliminary assessment.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is there a suitable age for surgery?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>In general it is preferred once facial growth is complete. There is no upper age limit; what matters is your general health and your suitability for anaesthesia.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How far in advance should I book my date?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>As early as possible. Because only one surgery is performed per day, the calendar can fill up months ahead. If you have a period in mind, we will check the available days and get back to you.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Which languages do you speak?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Our team communicates with patients in English, Turkish and Arabic, from your first message to your final follow-up.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is it safe to have surgery in T\u00fcrkiye? How do I know the clinic is legitimate?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Our clinic holds health tourism authorisation from the Ministry of Health of T\u00fcrkiye and is a member of Health T\u00fcrkiye. Your surgery takes place at a JCI-accredited hospital, the international standard for patient safety.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eek-sec\">\n    <div class=\"eek-band\"><span class=\"eek-letter\">B<\/span><h2>Fees and payment<\/h2><\/div>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Why is the price only confirmed after the examination?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Because the scope of the procedure differs from person to person. A primary operation and a revision or one requiring additional work do not take the same time or preparation. We give you the exact price after the examination or the online consultation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">What is included in the fee?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>The operation itself and the operating theatre fee, anaesthesia preparations and consultation, routine blood tests before surgery, one night in hospital together with your companion, and two years of follow-up care.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">What is not included?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Blood and imaging tests outside our routine procedures, consultations with specialties other than anaesthesia, hotel accommodation, transfers and flight expenses.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-tr\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How do I pay?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>We take a prepayment to reserve your date, and the remaining balance is paid when you arrive at the clinic. Payment methods and all details are shared with you by our finance team after the consultation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How do I confirm my date and pay?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>We take a prepayment to reserve your date, which is deducted from your total fee. The remaining balance is paid when you arrive at the clinic. Once confirmed, we send you every detail, including payment methods, in writing by email.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Which currency can I pay in, and can I pay by card?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>We accept euros, pounds sterling, US dollars and Turkish lira. Card payments are accepted, with a 10% bank commission applied.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Can I change my date?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>You may change your appointment date once, within 6 months. In case of cancellation, please note in advance that the prepayment is not refundable.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eek-sec\">\n    <div class=\"eek-band\"><span class=\"eek-letter\">C<\/span><h2>Hospital, technique and the day of surgery<\/h2><\/div>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Which hospital is the surgery performed in?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Our surgeries take place at the JCI-accredited Medipol Ac\u0131badem Regional Hospital. Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dCN8dTn8gXtq48Bp7\" style=\"color:#0f5f4a;font-weight:600\">Ac\u0131badem Mahallesi, \u015eehit Emin \u00c7\u00f6len Soka\u011f\u0131 No:4, Kad\u0131k\u00f6y, Istanbul<\/a>. Being very close to our clinic makes travel between your design and follow-up appointments easy.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How does the day of surgery work?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>One day before surgery you have your design session at the clinic and your anaesthesia preparations at the hospital. On the day of surgery you are admitted, stay one night under observation afterwards, and are discharged the following day.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is the open or the closed technique used?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>The technique is chosen according to your nasal structure and the scope of the procedure. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 explains which method suits you, and why, during the examination.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is the bone broken? Is piezo surgery used?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>When bone reshaping is needed, piezo surgery is used. Piezo shapes the bone in a controlled way with sound waves and minimises damage to the surrounding soft tissue, which helps swelling and bruising settle more quickly.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How long does the surgery take?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>The duration depends on the procedure; revision surgeries take longer than primary ones. Because only one surgery is performed per day, the timing is never adjusted around a next patient. Your companion is kept informed throughout.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Can the septum and turbinates be corrected in the same operation?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Yes. If a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates are affecting your breathing, this is assessed during the examination and corrected in the same operation where needed.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is the surgery performed under general anaesthesia?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Yes, under general anaesthesia. Our anaesthesiologist assesses you separately before surgery and answers your questions; this consultation is included in our fee.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Can someone stay with me?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Yes. Your one-night hospital stay is planned together with your companion. Especially if you are travelling from another city or country, we recommend having someone with you.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is there anything I should be careful about before surgery?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Yes: we give you a clear list covering blood-thinning medication and supplements, smoking and alcohol, and how long to fast. Our nurse walks you through the preparation step by step.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eek-sec\">\n    <div class=\"eek-band\"><span class=\"eek-letter\">D<\/span><h2>Recovery<\/h2><\/div>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Is it a painful operation?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Rhinoplasty is not as painful as patients expect. In the first days there is a feeling of fullness and mild congestion in the nose, which eases as the swelling goes down. Your pain medication is planned regularly in hospital and after discharge, so your recovery period stays comfortable.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Are nasal packs used?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Classic gauze packing is not used. We use silicone splints with an opening in the middle, so you can breathe even in the first days. They are removed at your day-seven check-up in a few seconds, far more easily than most patients expect.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How long do bruising and swelling last?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Visible swelling and bruising usually subside largely within the first week. This varies with skin type and the procedure performed; in the early days cold compresses and resting with your head elevated help a great deal.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">When can I return to work or school?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Most patients can return around 14 days after surgery. If your work is physically demanding, Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 approves the timing based on how your recovery is progressing.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">When are sports, sun, glasses and make-up allowed again?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Heavy exercise, intense sun, sauna and glasses that rest on the nose all require a waiting period. At your check-ups we give you a personal timeline for each of them.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How do the check-ups work?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Your check-ups on day three and day seven take place at our clinic. Once you are home, follow-up continues remotely: you send us photographs at agreed intervals so Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 can follow your progress. Your follow-up continues for two years and is included in the fee.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Will I receive medical documents?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Yes. You leave with your operation report, discharge papers and a record of exactly what was done, so any doctor at home has the full picture.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Who do I contact if something goes wrong after surgery?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>You can reach our nurse over <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905337122789\" style=\"color:#0f5f4a;font-weight:600\">WhatsApp<\/a>, including outside working hours. She knows your file and answers in your own language. In case of bleeding that does not stop, fever, steadily increasing pain or marked difficulty breathing, write to us without delay.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eek-sec\">\n    <div class=\"eek-band\"><span class=\"eek-letter\">E<\/span><h2>Results and expectations<\/h2><\/div>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">When will my nose reach its final shape?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Your appearance improves rapidly from the first weeks, but the nose continues to refine and settle for a long time. That is why we ask you to be patient and to keep your check-up appointments before judging the final result.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Will my breathing improve as well?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>The surgery is planned both aesthetically and functionally. If a structural issue is affecting your breathing, it is assessed during the examination and you are told what can be done about it.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Will there be scars?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Incisions are planned inside the nose or underneath it, where they do not draw attention. Once healing is complete, scars normally settle to a level that is not noticeable.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">What if I am not happy with the result?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>In nasal surgery the result can only be judged once the healing process is complete. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 does not charge a surgeon&#8217;s fee for revision to patients he has operated on himself. Whether the correction is functional or aesthetic does not change this. In such a case, only the hospital, operating theatre and anaesthesia costs, together with travel and accommodation, are the patient&#8217;s responsibility.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"eek-sec\">\n    <div class=\"eek-band\"><span class=\"eek-letter\">F<\/span><h2>Travel and accommodation<\/h2><\/div>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">I am travelling from abroad, how many days should I stay?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>We recommend planning a total of 8 nights: arriving one day before surgery and flying back after your day-seven check-up. In revision cases, if additional treatment is needed, this may extend to 10-12 days. We plan your dates together with your flights. If you can, fly into Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en Airport (SAW), which is much closer to our clinic and the hospital than Istanbul Airport (IST).<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">When can I fly home?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>After your day-seven check-up, once the splints are removed and Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 confirms you are fit to travel. Please do not book a flight before this appointment.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Do you help with accommodation and transfers?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>We work with a hotel very close to our clinic. Our optional package covers accommodation with breakfast and airport transfers. If you prefer, you are free to arrange your own stay.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Do I need a visa?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>It depends on your nationality. Please check whether you need a T\u00fcrkiye e-visa, and that your passport is valid, before booking your flights.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q eek-only-en\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">Can I go sightseeing during my stay?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p>Short, gentle walks are fine. Your week here is a recovery week rather than a holiday, so we recommend saving full-day tours for a future visit.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"eek-q\">\n      <summary><span class=\"eek-num\"><\/span><span class=\"eek-qt\">How do I get to the clinic?<\/span><span class=\"eek-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n      <div class=\"eek-a\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TLBWcJezLMhjwqoX7\" style=\"color:#0f5f4a;font-weight:600\">Akasya Mall, Block B2, Floor 5, D 60, Ac\u0131badem, Istanbul<\/a>. The first 3 hours at the mall car park are free. You can reach Block B2 from inside or outside the mall; by public transport, the \u00dcnalan metro stop and the Uzun\u00e7ay\u0131r metrobus stop are closest.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"eek-rel\">\n    <p class=\"eek-relk\">RELATED READING<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/dr-erdal-erkoc-comment\/\">About Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7<\/a><\/li>\n      <li class=\"eek-only-en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/rhinoplasty\/septal-perforation-endoscopic-repair\/\">Septal Perforation Repair<\/a><\/li>\n      <li class=\"eek-only-en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/the-advantages-of-performing-only-one-surgery-per-day-about-nosejob\/\">Why Rhinoplasty Requires Precision: The Advantages of Performing Only One Surgery Per Day<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a class=\"eek-only-en\" href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/rhinoplasty-prices-in-istanbul-2026-how-much-does-a-nose-job-cost\/\">Rhinoplasty Prices in Istanbul 2026: How Much Does a Nose Job Cost?<\/a><a class=\"eek-only-tr\" href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/istanbulda-rinoplasti-fiyatlari-2026-burun-estetigi-ucretleri-ne-kadar\/\">Rhinoplasty prices in Istanbul, 2026 guide<\/a><\/li>\n      <li class=\"eek-only-en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/closed-vs-open-rhinoplasty-surgery\/\">Closed Rhinoplasty vs Open Rhinoplasty: Understanding the Differences and Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a class=\"eek-only-en\" href=\"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/what-is-piezo-rhinoplasty-advantages-of-ultrasonic-nose-surgery-and-the-recovery-process\/\">What Is Piezo Rhinoplasty? 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We also answer your questions at every stage over <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905337122789\" style=\"color:#0f5f4a;font-weight:600\">WhatsApp<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"eek-cta\">\n    <div>\n      <p class=\"eek-ctak\">STILL HAVE A QUESTION?<\/p>\n      <h3>Just write to us on WhatsApp.<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"eek-contact\">\n      <p>Op. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 Clinic<\/p>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905337122789\">+90 533 712 27 89 (WhatsApp)<\/a><\/p>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drerdalerkoc\">instagram.com\/drerdalerkoc<\/a><\/p>\n      <p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/TLBWcJezLMhjwqoX7\">Akasya Mall, Block B2, Floor 5, D 60<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"eek-fine\">The information in this document is for general guidance only and does not replace a diagnosis, treatment plan or any guarantee of results. Every patient&#8217;s nasal structure, skin type, healing process and expectations differ; an assessment specific to you can only be made during the examination and design session with Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7. Timings and scope may vary from person to person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" id=\"eek-faq-ld\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/rhinoplasty-faq\/#faq\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/rhinoplasty-faq\/\",\n  \"name\": \"Rhinoplasty in Istanbul: Frequently Asked Questions\",\n  \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n  \"about\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/rhinoplasty\/#procedure\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/erdalerkoc.com\/erdal-erkoc-nose-surgery-clinic\/#clinic\"\n  },\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7's experience?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 is an ENT specialist with 13 years of surgical experience, and his practice is dedicated exclusively to nose and facial surgery. He is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS). Alongside primary rhinoplasty, he regularly handles more demanding cases such as revision surgery and septal perforation repair.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many surgeries are performed per day?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"One only. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 devotes the entire day to a single patient, so the design session, the surgery and the follow-up all receive the same attention. For this reason our calendar can fill up early; if you have a date in mind, we recommend planning ahead.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I speak to the surgeon before deciding?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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Photos are valuable for the surgeon's preliminary assessment, but designing a nose requires facial proportions, bone and cartilage structure and skin thickness to be evaluated together, and that happens during the examination.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What do you need from me for a preliminary assessment?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Only two things: photos of your nose taken from different angles in good lighting, and a short health summary (your age, previous surgeries, chronic conditions and any known drug allergies). If you also describe what you expect from the surgery, we review it all with Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 and share his opinion with you.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"I have had filler in my nose before, is that a problem?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It is not an obstacle to surgery, but it can affect the surgical plan. Please tell us when the filler was applied and to which area during the preliminary assessment.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a suitable age for surgery?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"In general it is preferred once facial growth is complete. There is no upper age limit; what matters is your general health and your suitability for anaesthesia.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How far in advance should I book my date?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"As early as possible. Because only one surgery is performed per day, the calendar can fill up months ahead. If you have a period in mind, we will check the available days and get back to you.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which languages do you speak?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Our team communicates with patients in English, Turkish and Arabic, from your first message to your final follow-up.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is it safe to have surgery in T\u00fcrkiye? How do I know the clinic is legitimate?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Our clinic holds health tourism authorisation from the Ministry of Health of T\u00fcrkiye and is a member of Health T\u00fcrkiye. Your surgery takes place at a JCI-accredited hospital, the international standard for patient safety.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why is the price only confirmed after the examination?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Because the scope of the procedure differs from person to person. A primary operation and a revision or one requiring additional work do not take the same time or preparation. We give you the exact price after the examination or the online consultation.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the fee?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The operation itself and the operating theatre fee, anaesthesia preparations and consultation, routine blood tests before surgery, one night in hospital together with your companion, and two years of follow-up care.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is not included?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Blood and imaging tests outside our routine procedures, consultations with specialties other than anaesthesia, hotel accommodation, transfers and flight expenses.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I confirm my date and pay?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"We take a prepayment to reserve your date, which is deducted from your total fee. The remaining balance is paid when you arrive at the clinic. Once confirmed, we send you every detail, including payment methods, in writing by email.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which currency can I pay in, and can I pay by card?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"We accept euros, pounds sterling, US dollars and Turkish lira. Card payments are accepted, with a 10% bank commission applied.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I change my date?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"You may change your appointment date once, within 6 months. In case of cancellation, please note in advance that the prepayment is not refundable.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which hospital is the surgery performed in?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Our surgeries take place at the JCI-accredited Medipol Ac\u0131badem Regional Hospital. Address: Ac\u0131badem Mahallesi, \u015eehit Emin \u00c7\u00f6len Soka\u011f\u0131 No:4, Kad\u0131k\u00f6y, Istanbul. Being very close to our clinic makes travel between your design and follow-up appointments easy.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does the day of surgery work?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"One day before surgery you have your design session at the clinic and your anaesthesia preparations at the hospital. On the day of surgery you are admitted, stay one night under observation afterwards, and are discharged the following day.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the open or the closed technique used?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The technique is chosen according to your nasal structure and the scope of the procedure. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 explains which method suits you, and why, during the examination.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the bone broken? Is piezo surgery used?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"When bone reshaping is needed, piezo surgery is used. Piezo shapes the bone in a controlled way with sound waves and minimises damage to the surrounding soft tissue, which helps swelling and bruising settle more quickly.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does the surgery take?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The duration depends on the procedure; revision surgeries take longer than primary ones. Because only one surgery is performed per day, the timing is never adjusted around a next patient. Your companion is kept informed throughout.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can the septum and turbinates be corrected in the same operation?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. If a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates are affecting your breathing, this is assessed during the examination and corrected in the same operation where needed.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the surgery performed under general anaesthesia?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, under general anaesthesia. Our anaesthesiologist assesses you separately before surgery and answers your questions; this consultation is included in our fee.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can someone stay with me?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Your one-night hospital stay is planned together with your companion. Especially if you are travelling from another city or country, we recommend having someone with you.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there anything I should be careful about before surgery?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes: we give you a clear list covering blood-thinning medication and supplements, smoking and alcohol, and how long to fast. Our nurse walks you through the preparation step by step.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is it a painful operation?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Rhinoplasty is not as painful as patients expect. In the first days there is a feeling of fullness and mild congestion in the nose, which eases as the swelling goes down. Your pain medication is planned regularly in hospital and after discharge, so your recovery period stays comfortable.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Are nasal packs used?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Classic gauze packing is not used. We use silicone splints with an opening in the middle, so you can breathe even in the first days. They are removed at your day-seven check-up in a few seconds, far more easily than most patients expect.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long do bruising and swelling last?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Visible swelling and bruising usually subside largely within the first week. This varies with skin type and the procedure performed; in the early days cold compresses and resting with your head elevated help a great deal.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"When can I return to work or school?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Most patients can return around 14 days after surgery. If your work is physically demanding, Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 approves the timing based on how your recovery is progressing.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"When are sports, sun, glasses and make-up allowed again?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Heavy exercise, intense sun, sauna and glasses that rest on the nose all require a waiting period. At your check-ups we give you a personal timeline for each of them.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do the check-ups work?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Your check-ups on day three and day seven take place at our clinic. Once you are home, follow-up continues remotely: you send us photographs at agreed intervals so Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 can follow your progress. Your follow-up continues for two years and is included in the fee.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will I receive medical documents?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. You leave with your operation report, discharge papers and a record of exactly what was done, so any doctor at home has the full picture.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who do I contact if something goes wrong after surgery?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"You can reach our nurse over WhatsApp, including outside working hours. She knows your file and answers in your own language. In case of bleeding that does not stop, fever, steadily increasing pain or marked difficulty breathing, write to us without delay.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"When will my nose reach its final shape?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Your appearance improves rapidly from the first weeks, but the nose continues to refine and settle for a long time. That is why we ask you to be patient and to keep your check-up appointments before judging the final result.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will my breathing improve as well?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The surgery is planned both aesthetically and functionally. If a structural issue is affecting your breathing, it is assessed during the examination and you are told what can be done about it.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will there be scars?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Incisions are planned inside the nose or underneath it, where they do not draw attention. Once healing is complete, scars normally settle to a level that is not noticeable.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What if I am not happy with the result?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"In nasal surgery the result can only be judged once the healing process is complete. Dr. Erdal Erko\u00e7 does not charge a surgeon's fee for revision to patients he has operated on himself. Whether the correction is functional or aesthetic does not change this. 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