Rhinoplasty in Turkey: how safe is it?
As the most prominent organ in the face, the nose dominates the human appearance. Disproportionate or asymmetrical noses are perceived as a blemish that can lead to reduced self-esteem in those affected. Corrective operations are only covered by health insurance companies if the shape of the nose is the cause of a functional disorder. That is why many of those affected are thinking about having the operation carried out in Turkey.
What can you save on a rhinoplasty in Turkey?
Compared to the prices in Germany, the costs of a rhinoplasty in Turkey are manageable. Due to the lower tax burden, the moderate cost of living and the state subsidies of the health system, patients in Turkey can save up to 60% of the price that German surgeons estimate for a nose correction operation. However, the travel and accommodation costs must also be taken into account.
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Although the correction itself only takes two to three hours, those who have been operated on should only fly back to their home country after a week. Because only on the fifth day of your stay will the doctor be able to remove the upholstery and carry out follow-up treatments. But even if you add the additional costs for the overnight stays, savings of several hundred to thousands of euros are possible with a rhinoplasty in Turkey.
What are the risks of a rhinoplasty in Turkey?
However, all the financial savings are useless if they have to be paid for with a risky procedure. Therefore, it must be clarified: Is the rhinoplasty operation in Turkey just as safe as in Germany? It is completely normal for the nose area to take several months to heal after the operation. Like any operation, rhinoplasty also involves certain risks.
The most common side effects immediately after the procedure include pain, bruising and swelling. However, these problems are solved relatively quickly. Less sensitivity to touch in the nose, postoperative bleeding, infections and disorders of the blood circulation in the mucous membranes are more problematic but far less common. Breathing through the nose can also be impaired as a result of the operation. More often, rhinoplasty can cause asymmetries, bumps and other deformations in the nose that require reoperation.
Apart from these general complications that can occur during or as a result of a rhinoplasty, an operation in Turkey is no more risky than in Germany: Turkish doctors benefit from the good educational system in Turkey and especially in the centers for medical tourism such as Istanbul or Antalya it is not difficult to find reputable surgeons. In addition, the high hygiene standards prevailing in Turkish clinics help to ensure the safest possible intervention.
Conclusion
A rhinoplasty can help the person concerned to have a healthy self-esteem. However, health insurance only covers the costs of a rhinoplasty if the shape of the nose impairs the function of the nose. In Turkey, people who are thinking about rhinoplasty can therefore save a lot of money. It is not difficult to find competent doctors in Turkey who do high-quality work. This is not least due to the fact that Turkey is an insider tip for medical tourists and the local surgeons can gain a lot of experience with surgical plastic operations.
