Apgujeong Functional Rhinoplasty: Treating Nasal Conditions and Creating a Beautiful Nose Shape at the Same Time

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In modern society, where appearances have become important, many people have been focusing on improving their looks.

In particular, even if people want to deny it, appearance is difficult to exclude when maintaining public relationships or even private relationships.

Because of this, perceptions of cosmetic surgery have become more positive than in the past, and the number of people considering it continues to grow.

However, cosmetic surgery is still surgery, so it cannot be said to be without risk.

Among these procedures, facial feature surgery, which many people consider, requires caution because each area has its own original function, and a mistake can lead to significant discomfort.

In particular, nose surgery can be said to have a high rate of revision surgery after the operation.

There are many cases in which revision surgery is performed not simply because the shape is unsatisfactory, but because side effects or problems with the original function have occurred. For that reason, it is important to keep functional aspects in mind from the first surgery.

Then what if the nose already has functional defects from the beginning?

Today, while introducing Apgujeong functional rhinoplasty, we will explain nose surgery that provides high satisfaction both aesthetically and functionally.

What Is Apgujeong Functional Rhinoplasty?

Apgujeong functional rhinoplasty is characterized by improving functional problems such as deviated septum, nasal valve stenosis, and rhinitis while also performing cosmetic surgery for issues such as a crooked nasal bridge or a hooked nose.

Rather than improving only the aesthetic aspect, it can also help relieve nasal congestion caused by functional discomfort.

For this type of Apgujeong functional rhinoplasty, a 3D CT scan can be used to precisely analyze even the inside of the nose, which cannot be seen with the naked eye, determine the nasal condition, and then proceed with the appropriate surgery.

What Problems Can Be Improved with Apgujeong Functional Rhinoplasty?

So, what kinds of defects can be improved through functional rhinoplasty?

There are three major categories to consider.

👃 Hypertrophic rhinitis

Hypertrophic rhinitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the mucous membrane lining the inside of the nose. It may be caused by allergies or structural changes inside the nose, and it causes symptoms such as nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing.

To address structural problems inside the nose, the enlarged mucosa can be reduced to improve nasal congestion, reduced sense of smell, headaches, and more.

👃 Deviated septum

This refers to a condition in which the septal cartilage, the wall that vertically divides the nostrils in the center of the nose, is bent into a C or S shape. In severe cases, various complications such as snoring, headaches, and sleep disorders may occur.

Because a deviated septum can also cause visible symptoms such as a crooked nasal bridge or a hooked nose, treatment involves straightening the bent septum, removing excess cartilage, and fixing it to the anterior nasal spine to improve the septum and correct the nasal line.

👃 Nasal valve stenosis

The nasal valve is a narrow passage located in the upper part of the empty space inside the nose and plays an important role in regulating breathing.

When this space becomes narrowed, it is called nasal valve stenosis, and symptoms such as nasal congestion, sleep disorders, and migraines can occur.

How Is Apgujeong Functional Rhinoplasty Performed?

This type of functional rhinoplasty allows the medical team to first identify functional problems and then perform a personalized rhinoplasty that harmonizes with the face accordingly.

Along with improving the beauty of the nose, it can also improve function, leading to highly satisfying results.

To do this, the condition inside the nose must be analyzed first to determine whether there is any nasal disease, and the disease treatment and cosmetic surgery must be performed at the same time.

For this reason, it is most important that the analysis is carried out systematically before surgery.

At our clinic, a 3D stereoscopic analysis system using 3D CT and the Invivo program is used to three-dimensionally analyze the hidden skeletal structure of the nose, the condition of the septal cartilage, the degree of nasal deviation, and the inferior turbinate, helping identify the ideal nasal line for each individual's condition and enabling more accurate surgery.

In addition, precise analysis of the inside of the nose using the ENT station and Full HD endoscopy allows detailed observation and analysis of the inside of the nose before and after surgery.

If the inside of the nasal cavity used to be checked only with the naked eye, today it is possible to observe even deeper areas and the structure of the sinuses in detail. By directly examining the condition inside the nose, we can identify the root causes of the patient's symptoms and help establish an effective treatment plan.

During surgery, precise procedures using Full HD endoscopy are possible, which also supports safety.

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