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Turkey, Istanbul
Open rhinoplasty in Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı
About the clinic
Open rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the nose, performed by Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı in Şişli, Istanbul. This approach is ideal for complex corrections and revision surgeries because it provides the surgeon with a clear view of the nasal structures. Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı is a double European Board Certified surgeon specializing in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and facial plastic surgery.
Expert Surgical Care
The procedure is led by Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı, who brings over 10 years of experience to every surgery. He graduated from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty training at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. As a double board-certified specialist, he focuses on both the function and appearance of the nose. He holds certifications from the European Board in ENT and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS).
Advanced Surgical Techniques
Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı uses the Piezo ultrasonic technique to reshape nasal bones. Unlike traditional hammers and chisels, this tool uses ultrasonic vibrations to work only on the bone. This method helps protect surrounding soft tissues, blood vessels, and nerves. Patients usually experience less pain, bruising, and swelling after the surgery. The open approach involves a small incision in the columella, which is the tissue between the nostrils. This allows for precise adjustments to the nasal tip and bridge.
The Procedure and Recovery
The surgery typically takes around 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Before the operation, patients undergo blood tests, a chest X-ray, and an ECG. Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı also conducts a detailed nasal anatomy evaluation to plan the surgery. Most patients can leave the hospital on the same day or after one night of stay. For complex cases like ethnic or revision rhinoplasty, the surgeon may use cartilage grafts from the rib or ear.
- Initial recovery: Most patients return to daily activities within a few weeks.
- First follow-up: A check-up occurs about 1 week after the surgery.
- Activity limits: Patients must avoid heavy exercise for several weeks.
- Sleep position: Keeping the head elevated helps reduce swelling during the first few days.
The clinic provides personalized care for international patients and supports those seeking ethnic rhinoplasty. The surgeon speaks English and Spanish, making communication easy for travelers. If you are considering nasal surgery in Istanbul, you can leave a request on Bookimed to receive a personalized plan.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Plastic Surgery
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Ultrasonic rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Tip rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Rhinoplasty (nose job) | Price on request | |
| Closed rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Open rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Bulbous Nose Rhinoplasty | Price on request | |
| Deep Plane Facelift | Price on request |
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Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı: more details about the clinic
Turkey, Istanbul
Op.Dr. Mustafa Bağlı practices in Istanbul and focuses on facial plastic surgery and ENT-related facial procedures, with a service range built around nose, eyelids, and ears. The clinic offers Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Septorhinoplasty, and Piezo Rhinoplasty for patients seeking both aesthetic changes and functional breathing improvements. For the eyes, blepharoplasty is designed to address sagging and drooping eyelids and restore a more youthful look around the eye contour. The practice also includes otoplasty, aimed at harmonizing the position, proportion, and shape of the ears for a more balanced facial appearance. A key technical theme across the clinic’s rhinoplasty approach is precision with modern, minimally invasive methods. In Piezo Rhinoplasty, the clinic describes ultrasonic piezo guidance that reshapes the problematic nasal bone area without damaging surrounding soft tissue, contributing to less pain and swelling compared with traditional techniques. It also notes that patients are usually discharged on the same day or the next day, supporting a faster return to everyday life. For Ethnic Rhinoplasty, the clinic explains that innovative techniques such as micro motor and ultrasonic piezo may help shorten both the procedure and recovery time, depending on the case and anatomy. For Revision Rhinoplasty, the clinic’s educational material emphasizes that the choice of technique depends on what was done in the first operation, the current problems, and the patient’s expectations, with minor revisions and major reconstructions considered as different categories. International patient experience is visible in documented surgery cases, including patients coming from the US for procedures such as upper blepharoplasty, fox eye surgery, and rhinoplasty. The clinic’s posts also describe ethnic rhinoplasty strategies using rib cartilage and discuss closed versus open technique considerations in revision cases. Recovery guidance is addressed in the clinic’s aftercare content, including specific post-otoplasty recovery precautions such as protecting the ear from impacts for 2–3 weeks, using an ear band as recommended, sleeping on your back with your head up for the first week, and avoiding water contact until the first dressing. For patients evaluating time expectations, the clinic provides procedure-duration guidance for common facial surgeries: Piezo Rhinoplasty is described as taking an average of 2 hours; upper-lid blepharoplasty is described as 30–60 minutes when performed only on the upper lid; and otoplasty is described as 1–2 hours on average, depending on the variety of procedures performed and the specialist’s experience. Trust signals include the surgeon’s listing as “Double European Board Certified (ENT/EAFPS)”. Patients choosing this clinic can therefore expect an ENT-informed, facial-focused surgical practice with documented technical decision-making across rhinoplasty revisions, eyelid surgery, and otoplasty, paired with structured recovery instructions.
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Halaskargazi, Rumeli Cd. No:71 Kat:7, 34363 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
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