This is a short and fairly detailed version on how my journey went, start to finish and may add extra in the coming months
I met with Dr Hamdan and Kubra whom I had been in contact with regarding rhinoplasty
We agreed to an appointment back in Sept 2025 whilst I was in Antalya
A few pictures were taken and Dr Handan explained what could be done and later after leaving a couple of pictures with a smaller nose had been sent and I had chosen which type I wanted or as close as can be
Kubra kept in touch once in a while and much more closer to the time of the operation
I arranged my own hotel and transfers (my choice)
Fast forward to March 2026
Met the day before at the hospital for a check up, usual bloods, blood pressure, ekg and registration at the hospital
The following day met Kubra again at the hospital and Dr Handan who explained briefly about what will happen
After changing I was on a trolley heading to the operation theatre
I was told to say goodnight and woke up a good few hours later
I had my own private room, the nurses were brilliant, I was on a drip and pain relief which helped alot
Food was given to me during my stay but no one told me ! Therfore cold food was consumed
Kubra came back late that night to see how I was and all I can say I was not ready to leave, I was told to stay overnight,
The nurses came and changed my padding on my nose regularly
Next day I was discharged, Kubra had also been in
I was given a bag which contained medication and ice packs which indeed helped.
The pain comes after a couple of days and yes, it hurts and expect disturbed sleep as I did, do not sleep on your side!!
A week later I was seeing Dr Handan and at this stage my stitches and nose cast were being removed, my nose did not look like what I had asked for, this was due to the swelling, it looked rather large
A few pictures were also taken, I have not yet seen myself
Now 3 weeks later and back in the UK, the swelling has subsided but not all and I do have some discomfort which is all part of the recovery process and still on pain relief from time to time
Kubra has messaged and rang to see how I am doing and I also forwarded pictures of my nose and it is healing but is also leaning to one side of the face,
I was told to keep taping my nose for a few weeks but to check once a week on the shape and also to clean the nose,
Thus far, nose is looking straighter, but do have a fair way to go for full recovery
To break down what I am trying to say, Kubra has been brilliant, everything went smoothly,
The one exception is that I am no expert on is how to tape a nose but there are videos on the Internet on how to do this,
I personally feel that all patients need to do research and ask as many relevant questions regarding any surgery this can include, recovery time, pain management, medication and any aftercare, what you need to do when back home
I am so far happy with the outcome and still looking forward to see future results during the healing process, I hope to my advantage 🙏
My journey regarding rhinoplasty has been a pleasant one, I am becoming more confident in myself as time goes by and it is because Dr Handan has the knowledge and expertise in what she knows best
Thank-you Dr Handan Şimsek Turan and Kubra !!
Hopefully see you later in the year
