Septoplasty for Satisfying Results

Septoplasty for Satisfying Results​

Hello. We are Oji Plastic Surgery & A+ Plus, focusing only on your healthy nose.

The topic we will introduce this time is septoplasty.

Our nose basically serves both an aesthetic function visible from the outside and a functional role in smell and breathing.

If nose surgery in the past approached only the aesthetic aspect, today there is a growing focus on the functional aspect as well.

The most common symptom that causes discomfort in daily life is nasal congestion.

For this reason, many people search for septoplasty because of nasal congestion.

First of all, nasal congestion has many causes, such as temporary symptoms due to seasonal changes, or

sudden environmental changes that make it difficult to maintain body temperature, and as immunity decreases,

rhinitis or cold symptoms can become severe, and at such times there may be a runny or blocked nose.

As a result, more people are complaining that it interferes with daily life.

The most representative cause of nasal congestion is a deviated septum.

The nose is not just a simple structure visible from the outside; as an organ responsible for smell and breathing, its interior is made up of a complex structure.

Therefore, the septum refers to the middle partition when the nose is divided in half, and it plays a role in supporting the nose.

A crooked septum is called a deviated septum.

A deviated septum is a condition found in 70% to 80% of adults in Korea, and mild cases may not require treatment.

However, as symptoms become more severe, it can progress to chronic rhinitis, and if the brain does not receive enough oxygen,

it may cause headaches or migraines, reduced concentration, and loss of motivation.

In addition, if nasal congestion is too severe, mouth breathing can lead to dry mouth, and complications such as sore throat or pharyngitis may occur.

When symptoms are this severe, septoplasty is recommended.

The cause of a deviated septum can be congenital, but in many cases it is caused by trauma, where the septum becomes bent due to an external impact.

Sometimes the degree of deviation is visible from the outside, but in other cases it bends internally and is difficult to confirm externally, so it must be checked through 3D-CT imaging and internal endoscopy.

When the once-straight septum becomes bent, one side inside the nose becomes wider and the other side narrower, making normal breathing through the nose difficult.

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

Therefore, it is necessary to accurately examine the internal tissues, including the skeletal structure inside the nose, the condition of the cartilage, and the degree of deviation.

By identifying the causes of nasal congestion and performing appropriate septoplasty, the discomfort caused by these symptoms can be relieved.

Septoplasty includes a process of straightening the cartilage. During this process, cartilage resection must be performed, but if too much is removed, the septal cartilage loses its strength, so the amount removed must be reduced when performing septoplasty. Unlike general rhinoplasty, septoplasty requires advanced technical skill, so choosing medical staff with extensive experience can help resolve symptoms.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of A+ Plus septoplasty.)

Septoplasty falls under functional rhinoplasty. During the cartilage removal process to correct the septum, the septal cartilage is not simply removed; it is used as material for tip rhinoplasty. Since septoplasty and tip rhinoplasty are performed together at this time, both functional and aesthetic issues can be addressed at the same time. Septoplasty is applied differently depending on the shape of the nose, and because you need to know your own condition in order to prevent chronic rhinitis, even if your symptoms are mild, we recommend visiting a nearby otolaryngology clinic to accurately assess your condition.

That concludes the introduction to septoplasty. If you are stressed by nasal congestion or if it is affecting your daily life, I hope this article has been very helpful. Thank you^^

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