Recommended Clinic for Rhinitis Surgery: Can Functional Rhinoplasty Resolve Rhinitis? Revealing the Truth

Recommended Clinic for Rhinitis Surgery

Can functional rhinoplasty resolve rhinitis?

Revealing the “truth”

Hello.

This is Objet Plastic Surgery.

If you could improve the appearance of your nose while also improving your rhinitis,

there would be nothing more ideal.

In fact, many people look into rhinoplasty

with this expectation.

If you could raise the bridge of your nose and refine the tip

while also opening up your previously blocked airways,

it would be like resolving two concerns

with a single surgery.

However, when you search for information,

claims that “rhinoplasty also cures rhinitis”

and claims that it is “completely unrelated”

are mixed together.

It is only natural to be unsure

which one is correct.

Today, we will organize everything in one place:

the relationship between rhinoplasty and rhinitis,

as well as the criteria you should check

when choosing a clinic for rhinitis surgery.

If you read to the end,

you will be able to take away

criteria for making a decision suited to your situation.

Can cosmetic rhinoplasty cure rhinitis?

<It is a misconception>!

To give you the conclusion first,

ordinary cosmetic rhinoplasty

is not directly related to treating rhinitis.

The reason is simpler than you might think.

It is because the areas being operated on

are different.

When people refer to cosmetic rhinoplasty,

they usually think of surgery to raise the bridge

with silicone or refine the nasal tip

using cartilage.

This changes the outer shape of the nose;

it is not surgery to widen the airway inside the nose.

By contrast, rhinitis and nasal congestion

usually originate from structures inside the nose.

The most representative cause

is a deviated nasal septum.

The nasal septum is

a bone-and-cartilage structure resembling a partition

that stands vertically in the center of the nose.

If the septum is bent to one side,

one airway becomes narrower,

causing nasal congestion.

Another common cause

is enlarged inferior turbinates.

Inside the nose are structures

covered with mucous membrane called the inferior turbinates.

When these tissues become swollen,

the passage through which air moves

becomes narrower.

There is also nasal valve narrowing.

The nasal valve is

the narrowest area through which air moves

inside the nose.

If this area is narrowed,

you may feel restricted when inhaling.

In other words, cosmetic rhinoplasty,

which refines the outer appearance of the nose,

and surgery that corrects the internal nasal structures

are entirely different areas.

Simply raising the bridge

and lifting the tip

does not improve rhinitis symptoms.

Functional rhinoplasty: If you meet “this condition,”

your breathing may also change

First, let us clarify

how functional rhinoplasty differs

from ordinary cosmetic rhinoplasty.

Functional rhinoplasty

is surgery that corrects the internal nasal structures

as well as changing the shape of the nose.

Put simply,

it addresses the external shape of the nose

and the internal airways

together as part of a single design from the outset.

Rather than performing cosmetic rhinoplasty

and functional correction separately,

its greatest difference is that

the outside and inside of the nose

are designed in an integrated way.

For example,

if a deviated nasal septum is confirmed,

the deviated septum can also be corrected

while refining the shape of the nose.

In this case,

you may expect both an improved appearance

and improved breathing at once.

However, there is an important point here.

For functional rhinoplasty to be effective,

there must actually be a structural problem

inside the nose.

As in cases where the septum is deviated,

the nasal valve is narrowed,

or the inferior turbinates are enlarged,

both the CT findings

and the actual symptoms must be consistent.

This also means that

undergoing functional rhinoplasty

when there is no structural abnormality inside the nose

will not improve rhinitis.

That is why there is one more important point.

Even when planning cosmetic rhinoplasty,

the internal nasal structures

must also be examined.

For example,

if the septum is already slightly deviated,

the placement of cartilage to support the nasal tip

must be designed accordingly.

When using your own rib cartilage

or donor rib cartilage,

the position and direction must be calculated precisely

so that it remains stable over time.

The amount of septal cartilage used

must also be adjusted within a range

that maintains internal support.

Ultimately, satisfactory results depend on

how precisely the internal nasal structures are understood

and how carefully the surgery is designed.

Recommended clinic for rhinitis surgery:

Check only these “three things”

If you want both the appearance of your nose

and your breathing to improve,

the clinic you choose can also have a significant effect

on the outcome.

As criteria for choosing a clinic for rhinitis surgery,

it would be helpful to check the following three things.

First,

check whether the clinic examines

the internal nasal structures through a CT scan first.

The extent of septal deviation,

the size of the inferior turbinates,

and whether nasal valve narrowing is present

must be accurately identified

before the scope and direction of surgery can be determined.

If a clinic creates a surgical plan

based only on the external appearance,

it may miss the internal structures.

Second,

check whether cosmetic surgery

and functional correction

can be planned together

within a single design.

Because the internal structures may be affected

while changing the shape of the nose,

an integrated surgical plan

that considers the outside and inside at the same time

is necessary.

Be sure to check whether the clinic

designs both aspects together from the beginning,

rather than considering appearance and function separately.

Third,

check whether the consultation considers

changes in breathing after surgery.

Rather than focusing only on making the nose look better,

if the clinic also explains

how breathing may change after surgery,

it may be more trustworthy.

Keeping these three criteria in mind

may help you make a choice you will not regret.

Today, we organized the relationship

between cosmetic rhinoplasty and rhinitis,

as well as the cases in which

you may also expect improved breathing.

To review the key points,

ordinary cosmetic rhinoplasty alone

does not resolve rhinitis.

Only when there is a structural problem inside the nose

and surgery is performed to correct it as well

can you expect improved breathing.

It is also important to remember

that surgical planning which considers

the internal nasal structures together

is essential.

Dr. Lee Kyung-mook of Objet Plastic Surgery

examines the condition of the nasal septum,

the nasal valve structure,

and the size of the inferior turbinates

when designing the external shape of the nose,

and then determines the direction of surgery.

Because the process of refining the outer shape of the nose

and the process of securing the internal airway

are carried out together within a single design,

results that consider both appearance and breathing

may be expected.

If you are considering both the shape of your nose

and your breathing,

we recommend starting with a detailed consultation

that includes a CT scan.

This has been Objet Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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We recommend having a thorough consultation with a medical professional beforehand before deciding whether to undergo the procedure.