A Beautiful and Healthy Nose: Treating Rhinitis and Nose Surgery at the Same Time

Due to fine dust and environmental pollution these days, rhinitis has become a chronic condition that many modern people suffer from to the point where it is hard to find someone around you who does not have it. In cases of rhinitis that cause discomfort such as a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, sinusitis, and sleep disorders, surgical methods can help with treatment. To improve the nose into a beautiful shape without altering its appearance, a careful consultation with the medical staff is necessary after identifying the cause with 3D-CT and endoscopy.

In line with this trend, functional rhinoplasty is also considered as a way to treat nasal conditions such as rhinitis while simultaneously improving the shape of the nose. Functional rhinoplasty is a surgery that corrects both the shape of the nose and nasal conditions that cause rhinitis and nasal congestion, such as a deviated septum and nasal valve stenosis.

What nasal conditions can be treated with functional rhinoplasty?

1. Deviated Septum

First, a deviated septum occurs when the cartilage at the center of the nose bends, causing nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, and often a crooked nasal line. Therefore, after straightening the deviated septum and removing excess cartilage, it is fixed to the anterior nasal spine to correct both the septum and the nasal line.

2. Hypertrophic Rhinitis

Hypertrophic rhinitis is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the mucosa covering the inside of the nose, leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion and loss of smell. Because rhinitis can occur due to various causes, the cause is identified first and a treatment plan is established so that improvement can be provided in a method suited to each individual.

3. Nasal Valve Stenosis

Nasal valve stenosis is a condition in which nasal congestion occurs as the breathing control area located in the upper inside of the nose becomes narrowed. Nasal congestion can reduce concentration and may also cause a sore throat, and symptoms such as snoring or apnea can appear during sleep. Because this condition occurs when the nasal valve becomes narrowed, there are many cases where the bridge of the nose is low. Accordingly, surgery is performed to widen the narrowed nasal valve, improving breathing comfort, and a more three-dimensional nasal bridge can be created using an implant or autologous tissue.

Functional rhinoplasty: Why View Plastic Surgery?

At our clinic, an otolaryngology specialist is on site and works in collaboration with a plastic surgery specialist. Through a precise laryngoscopy device and a 3D-CT precision diagnostic system, we identify structural problems inside the nose that are difficult to confirm with the naked eye, establish a treatment plan for nasal conditions, and also perform surgery with each individual’s facial balance in mind for aesthetic aspects as well. As a result, we complete a healthy and beautiful nasal line that lasts over time.

View Plastic Surgery, a large 19-story smart building, has established a university hospital-level safety system so that rapid response is possible even in emergency situations, and a specialist in anesthesiology and pain medicine is on site.

In addition, to ensure trust with patients, all medical staff are required to wear name tags to prevent substitute surgery and shadow doctors, and an operating room real-name system has been introduced to create a care environment where patients and guardians can feel at ease.

An aftercare program, which is just as important as the surgery itself, is also systematically operated. This safety system at our clinic has served as a model around the world, and our clinic has been covered and reported on in various countries.

In addition, View Plastic Surgery participated as doctors in the makeover TV program Let Me In Seasons 2 to 5, a major reversal makeover show in the past, and scenes of healing the appearance-related complexes of the cast members were broadcast, bringing great emotion to people nationwide.

In this way, our clinic thinks from the patient’s perspective, empathizes with their concerns, and provides 1:1 customized solutions. If you want to address both nasal conditions and a beautiful nasal line at the same time, please have a thorough consultation with the View medical team.