Which Hospital Should You Go to for Nasal Surgery?

Hello,

This is Objet Plastic Surgery.

Today, I’d like to talk about nasal surgery.

Many people wonder whether they should go to an otolaryngology clinic or a plastic surgery clinic for nasal surgery.

In fact, there are many overlapping areas between what can be done by otolaryngology and what can be done by plastic surgery. Nasal surgery also falls into one of those overlapping areas because it is not considered highly difficult.

If you meet medical staff from either otolaryngology or plastic surgery who truly understand the structure of the nose, nasal surgery is certainly possible.

Nasal surgery is divided into a total of three procedures:

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy (radiofrequency) Nasal valve reconstruction Septoplasty

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy (radiofrequency) In the case of inferior turbinate hypertrophy, radiofrequency nasal surgery is performed.

Radiofrequency nasal surgery is a method used to treat hypertrophic rhinitis using radiofrequency.

It works by delivering 60–70°C low-temperature radiofrequency heat to the inferior turbinates that are swollen enough to block the airway, reducing their size to relieve nasal congestion and suppress allergic reactions. At this time, it is important to reduce only the appropriate amount so that empty nose syndrome does not occur.

Septal deviation Next, in the case of septal deviation, the septum is often bent.

There are quite a few clinics in both plastic surgery and otolaryngology that have experience with the septum.

In fact, this clinic also sees many patients with septal issues, so it is familiar with the condition, which is why nasal surgery is fully possible.

Nasal valve reconstruction Lastly, nasal valve stenosis means that the side of the nose has become narrow, so it can be widened by grafting the narrowed area.

In other words, nasal surgery can be performed at either a plastic surgery clinic or an otolaryngology clinic.

Ultimately, the most important thing is experience. Just because someone is a board-certified plastic surgeon does not mean we can definitively say, “A plastic surgeon does aesthetic surgery much better than other specialists.”

That is because surgical results depend on the medical staff’s technical skills, so having just one specialist license does not guarantee results in aesthetic surgery.

Therefore, it is important to meet a specialist with extensive experience and a strong understanding of nasal structure!

Is it okay to have rhinitis surgery and nose surgery together? These days, many people ask our clinic whether it is okay to have rhinitis treatment and nose surgery together. We tell them, “Of course, it is better to do them together.”

The reason is, as mentioned earlier, there are three types of nasal surgery.

Among them, procedures involving the internal valve or the septum ultimately require opening the nose, so if nose surgery and rhinitis surgery are done separately, the nose has to be opened twice.

Therefore, if you have rhinitis symptoms, we recommend having them done together.

How to choose a plastic surgery clinic without regret Many people inevitably worry about which clinic to choose before surgery. As a plastic surgeon, the most important thing is ultimately the consultation.

First, patients came to the plastic surgery clinic because they had a desired shape and purpose.

At this time, I believe it is also the doctor’s role to judge whether there is any risk to the patient’s health when performing surgery in the shape the patient wants. In most clinics, the director or coordinator gives the first consultation and then the doctor follows up with a consultation. Although coordinators receive a great deal of training, it is true that they still lack medical knowledge compared to doctors.

Therefore, after the consultation with the director, the next job of the plastic surgeon is to determine whether there is any risk and, if so, not force the surgery to proceed and prevent it.

In other words, when a patient comes in with a certain facial shape, please make sure to check whether the clinic simply follows that request, or whether it prevents excessive desires, prioritizes safety, and improves the shape into an ideal form. Objet Plastic Surgery carefully evaluates each person’s nasal shape and condition and designs the plan accordingly.

If you are considering rhinitis treatment and nose surgery at the same time, please visit our clinic in person to receive detailed consultation on how to improve your discomfort and achieve a more ideal shape.