What patients say about their rhinoplasty

Three months post-op and the dorsum looks completely natural — like the hump was never there. The dorsal aesthetic line is intact and there's no visible bridge or scar from the surgery. Dr. Erdal's preservation approach was exactly what I was looking for after researching extensively. The communication via WhatsApp throughout was direct and personal.

Native Turkish speaker so my consultation was in Turkish — appreciated being able to discuss surgical details fluently. The push-down technique recommended for my anatomy preserved the masculine character of my nose while removing the hump. Six months out and the result has held.

I was hesitant about rhinoplasty because most before/after photos I saw online looked westernised — same standardised result regardless of starting point. Dr. Erdal's approach is different. He preserved the character of my nose while improving proportion. Result feels like 'me, refined' rather than 'someone else.'

Years of breathing problems plus the aesthetic concern. The combined operation was substantially more cost-effective than addressing them separately, and the functional improvement has been significant. I can sleep through the night now without the chronic congestion. Aesthetic result is also excellent.

Came to Dr. Erdal after a primary surgery in the US that left me with an over-reduced (scooped) profile. Dr. Erdal performed a revision with cartilage augmentation 18 months after my primary. The result is dramatically better — close to what I should have gotten the first time. Revision is harder than primary; this is the right surgeon for it.

Mediterranean heritage with thick nasal skin. Was warned by surgeons in Spain that thick skin makes definition difficult. Dr. Erdal's preservation approach combined with Kenalog protocol post-op produced a much better result than I expected. Took 12 months for full definition to emerge but worth the wait.

Wanted no external scar — chose closed approach with Dr. Erdal. The technique selection was based on my specific anatomy: mild-moderate hump with good underlying dorsal aesthetic line. Push-down technique preserved the line while removing the hump. Recovery was fast — back to normal activity by Week 3.

Larger hump that exceeded what push-down could handle — let-down technique was the right choice. The dorsal aesthetic line was preserved despite the substantial reduction. Communication via WhatsApp was excellent throughout, including specific technical questions about the procedure. Family members also impressed by the natural result.

Subtle improvement was the goal — wanted my nose to look better but still recognisably mine. Preservation rhinoplasty was the right choice. Not 'wow, you got a nose job' — more 'something is different but I can't tell what.' That's exactly what I wanted. Six months on, still very happy.

Primary surgery elsewhere with classical structural approach left me with inverted-V deformity. Dr. Erdal performed revision with focus on rebuilding middle vault support. The deformity is essentially gone now — dorsal aesthetic lines smooth and continuous. Revision rhinoplasty is its own specialty; chose Dr. Erdal specifically for this.

Travelled from Australia for the procedure — significant commitment but worth it. Pre-operative virtual consultation was thorough and direct. The clinic coordination handled all logistics. Result is excellent and the recovery was straightforward. Communication continued throughout the year of follow-up.

Competitive cyclist concerned about return-to-training timeline. Dr. Erdal's sport-specific protocol was clear and structured. Back to stationary bike Week 2, road cycling Week 4, full training Week 8. The result is excellent and I had no setbacks during return to competition. Direct surgeon access throughout was reassuring.