RhinoplastyTürkiye4 min read
Did Burçin Terzioğlu have a nose job? What she said on television
In April 2021 the Turkish actress Burçin Terzioğlu, known for the series “Poyraz Karayel”, spoke about her nose surgery on the talk show “İbrahim Selim ile Bu Gece”. Here is exactly what she said, where it was reported, and how rhinoplasty and its recovery look today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- On 8 April 2021, on the talk show İbrahim Selim ile Bu Gece, reported by Hürriyet, Burçin Terzioğlu spoke about her nose surgery.
- She said she had her nose done at 19–20, and that the technology then was so bad she walked around like a basketball for a month.
- After rhinoplasty the patient stays under observation in the clinic for the first 24 hours.
- Nasal splints come out on day 7, stitches on day 14, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
- At City Medical Centre a primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
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I have had cosmetic surgery. I had my nose done when I was 19–20. The technology was so bad that I walked around like a basketball for a month.
What did Burçin Terzioğlu say about her rhinoplasty?
As a guest of the programme “İbrahim Selim ile Bu Gece”, the actress answered questions about her life and career. Hürriyet reported her words on 8 April 2021: “I have had cosmetic surgery. I had my nose done when I was 19–20. The technology was so bad that I walked around like a basketball for a month.”
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WhatsAppThat is the full basis of this article. She did not describe the technique, the surgeon or the medical details, so we do not guess at them. The sections below explain rhinoplasty in general, not her operation.
What her words say about recovery
Her memory of looking “like a basketball” for a month is a vivid description of post-operative swelling. Swelling and bruising after nose surgery are expected, and how long they last depends on the technique, the extent of the work on bone and cartilage, and the individual patient.
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She herself linked it to the technology of that time; surgical instruments and techniques have developed considerably since the early 2000s.
What has not changed is that a rhinoplasty result takes time: the nose goes through stages of healing, and the final shape settles over many months.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose and, if needed, improves breathing. The main variants:
- Open rhinoplasty — a small incision on the columella (the skin between the nostrils) gives the surgeon a full view of the structures.
- Closed rhinoplasty — all incisions are inside the nose, with no visible scar.
- Septorhinoplasty — shape correction combined with straightening the nasal septum to improve breathing.
Planning
- Then (her memory of the early 2000s)
- Not described by her
- Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre today
- 3D modelling of the expected result
Work on bone
- Then (her memory of the early 2000s)
- Not described by her
- Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre today
- Ultrasonic piezo device
Anaesthesia
- Then (her memory of the early 2000s)
- Not described by her
- Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre today
- General anaesthesia or TIVA
Swelling
- Then (her memory of the early 2000s)
- “Like a basketball” for a month
- Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre today
- Expected in the first weeks; first improvements after 2–3 weeks
Price
- Then (her memory of the early 2000s)
- —
- Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre today
- Primary rhinoplasty $4,200
Who is it for?
People consider rhinoplasty because of a hump, a wide or drooping tip, asymmetry after an injury or difficulty breathing through the nose. The optimal age is 18–45, and older patients can be operated on if their health allows. Before surgery patients have blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and an X-ray or CT of the sinuses. Preparation starts about 21 days before; blood-thinning drugs (only with the doctor's approval), alcohol and smoking are stopped a week before.
Recovery step by step
The first 24 hours are spent in the clinic's inpatient unit. For the first days patients breathe through the mouth because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. Nasal splints come out on day 7, the external splint and stitches by day 14. For a month there is no exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sunbathing.
First improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months and the final shape appears in 1–1.5 years. The timeline below summarises the stages.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- First 24 hoursObservation in the clinic's inpatient unit after surgery.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed.
- Weeks 2–4First visible improvements; still no sport, sauna, pool or sun for a month.
- About 4 monthsHealing is largely complete.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty and reconstructive operations for international patients. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Burçin Terzioğlu or her operation. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who spoke openly about rhinoplasty.
Frequently asked questions
When did Burçin Terzioğlu have her nose done?
She said on television in April 2021 that she had her nose done when she was 19–20 years old. The interview was reported by Hürriyet and Habertürk.
What did she say about the recovery?
She recalled that she walked around “like a basketball” for a month and linked it to the technology of that time. She did not give further medical details.
How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty?
Noticeable swelling is typical in the first weeks; first improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The exact price is confirmed after the examination and fixed in the contract.
When can I fly after rhinoplasty?
The splints and stitches are removed by day 14, so most patients plan their stay around that. The exact dates are agreed with the surgeon and the coordinator at the consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Reporting Outcomes and Outcome Measures in Open Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review (Aesthet Surg J, 2020)
- PubMed / NCBI — Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Functional Rhinoplasty Outcomes with the NOSE Score (2017)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Rhinoplasty
- World Health Organization — Safe surgery
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