Septoplasty Surgery at N+

Hello, this is Ojiko Hospital N+.

Recently, more and more people have been looking into septoplasty surgery.

If we were to point to just one of many reasons, it is because the number of people who have nasal conditions is steadily increasing.

In addition, with sudden environmental changes, it has become difficult to maintain body temperature, and as immunity decreases,

there are people whose rhinitis or cold symptoms become severe.

Because rhinitis causes symptoms such as runny nose or nasal congestion, many people around us often

complain of discomfort, and such cases are increasing.

In general, when the structures inside the nose become deformed, problems such as nasal congestion and runny nose can appear,

which are symptoms of a deviated septum.

It is one of the nasal conditions, and it is said that about 70% to 80% of Korean adults have it.

When symptoms of a deviated septum are mild, treatment may not be necessary.

However, as symptoms worsen, it can progress to chronic rhinitis. Since the brain may not receive enough oxygen, headaches, migraines, reduced concentration, and loss of motivation can occur. Severe nasal congestion can also lead to mouth breathing, causing dry mouth, or complications such as sore throat and pharyngitis.

A deviated septum means that the septum is curved, or bent.

The septum is a structure like a partition that divides our nostrils into two, and it is not a hard structure but is made of soft cartilage.

The septal cartilage may be bent congenitally, but in many cases it is also bent later due to external impact.

When a septum that was standing straight becomes bent, one side of the nose becomes wider while the other becomes narrower, making it difficult to breathe normally through the nose.

In the end, simply because the septal cartilage is bent, you may experience discomfort in daily life.

Therefore, the structure of the skeleton inside the nose, the condition of the cartilage, and even the internal tissues must be examined in detail.

Only then can the cause of the symptoms be found, and only by performing surgery appropriate to that cause can the discomfort caused by a deviated septum be relieved.

Septoplasty includes a process of straightening the cartilage, and through this process, cartilage resection must be performed.

However, if too much is removed, the septal cartilage loses strength, so the amount resected must be reduced during surgery.

Because septoplasty requires advanced skill, choosing medical staff with extensive experience can be helpful in solving the problem.

Septoplasty falls under functional rhinoplasty. At this time, during the cartilage removal process for septal correction, the cartilage is not simply discarded,

but can be used as material for tip rhinoplasty. Therefore, cosmetic rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time,

and rhinitis treatment and attractive nasal surgery can be done together.

Points to keep in mind during septoplasty!

The nose is the center of our face, and this is a surgery that requires advanced skill.

Therefore, having the surgery performed by medical staff with extensive clinical experience is the most important part,

and if cosmetic surgery is performed without improving these internal nasal symptoms, nasal congestion may actually become worse, or

the septum, which serves as the internal support, may weaken, causing the nose to become more bent over time and leading to revision surgery. For this reason,

we recommend checking carefully and proceeding at a place that provides thorough care from consultation, through the surgery process, to post-operative management.

Also, in the case of a deviated septum, it is difficult to check externally,

so you can visit a nearby otolaryngology clinic and easily confirm it with a 3D CT scan.

The improvement method for septoplasty differs depending on the shape of the nose, and I hope this article was helpful for those who are considering septoplasty surgery. Thank you :D