Can Chin and Nose Surgery be Performed on the Same Day?

Same Day Surgery is Not Recommended

Although technological developments have made surgeries safer, it is not recommended to perform chin and nose surgeries on the same day. There are several important reasons for this:
- The healing processes are different from each other and both operations require a careful care process.
- The risk of complications may increase. Especially after jaw surgery, jaw movements can negatively affect the shaping of the nose.
- If the nose does not heal properly, the healing process of the jaw can also interfere with the healing process.

For these reasons, it is a much healthier choice to perform the two operations at different times.

Which operation should be performed first?

An important question comes at this point: "Should jaw surgery or nose surgery be performed first?"

According to expert opinions, if there is no serious problem in breathing in the nose, jaw surgery should always be performed first. This is because the area where the nose is located is the upper jaw. In other words, any procedure performed on the chin can directly affect the shape of the nose. Therefore, performing jaw surgery first ensures that a nose surgery to be planned afterwards will give much more accurate and aesthetic results.

Does the tip of the nose lift after chin surgery?

Many patients express that they want to lift the tip of the nose. There is a remarkable information here: If your upper jaw is behind, your nasal tip may naturally rise after jaw surgery. In some cases, this change may not even require an extra nose surgery. However, this situation is clarified by personal analysis.