At Gangnam N Plus, where valve reconstruction surgery is done right

Hello. We are Gangnam N Plus, where we have focused only on nose surgery for 15 years.

Today’s topic is nasal valve reconstruction surgery.

There are more people than you might think who feel discomfort in daily life because their nose is blocked and breathing is not easy. In many cases, they think it is just a temporary symptom and let it pass, neglect it, or simply consider medication enough. However, if this nasal congestion lasts for more than two weeks regardless of season or weather, there is a high possibility that there is a problem with the internal structure of the nose, so it is best to have it checked.

(The image above shows actual before-and-after photos of nasal valve reconstruction surgery at Gangnam N Plus.)

When your nose feels blocked while breathing, it means the passage through which air enters the nose has become narrow. Nasal congestion begins with rhinitis, and rhinitis is divided into allergic rhinitis and hypertrophic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a type of rhinitis that reacts to specific substances such as mites, pollen, food, and dust, so it is related to a person’s constitution. Allergic rhinitis cannot be completely cured by surgery, and consistent medication treatment and health management that can strengthen one’s own immunity should come first. Second is hypertrophic rhinitis. In hypertrophic rhinitis, the partition that divides the nostrils into two is called the septum. A deviated septum is a deviated septum, and the angle between the outer nasal framework is called the nasal valve. When this area is narrowed, it is called nasal valve stenosis. Hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate, in which the soft tissue inside the nostrils becomes larger than its normal size, can also be a cause of nasal congestion.

Today, I will explain nasal valve stenosis among these three. What is nasal valve stenosis? The nasal valve is the roof-like space at the upper part of the septum inside the nose, and it plays a role in controlling the flow of air entering through the nose. When narrowing occurs in the nasal valve, severe nasal congestion and headaches can be felt. Therefore, nasal valve reconstruction surgery is a procedure that enlarges the narrowed nasal valve through surgical treatment, making breathing more comfortable.

In addition, if the nose is still blocked even after surgery for a deviated septum due to nasal congestion, there is a high likelihood that nasal valve stenosis is the cause. Therefore, it is important to accurately check the condition of your nose through 3D-CT imaging and internal endoscopy before proceeding with surgery.

At Gangnam N Plus, in order to accurately identify the cause of a patient’s nasal congestion, we perform allergy testing, 3D-CT imaging, and internal endoscopy, and select only the nose surgery methods that are appropriate for the resulting data.

In addition, CEO Surgeon Yoon Hyun-cheol personally handles every step for all patients, from consultation to surgical planning, procedure, treatment, and follow-up visits. As a one-doctor clinic with no shadow doctor, we recommend only the surgeries that are necessary to achieve satisfactory results.

What is nasal valve reconstruction surgery for treating nasal valve stenosis? It is a surgery that expands the width of the narrowed nasal valve to make airflow more comfortable.

At Gangnam N Plus, we provide 1:1 customized nose surgery methods suitable for nasal valve stenosis. The surgical methods for nasal valve reconstruction include:

1. Spreader grafts that can simply widen the nasal valve

2. Butterfly graft, in which cartilage is grafted between the upper lateral cartilages

3. Upper lateral expansion graft, in which the nasal mucosa is separated and cartilage is layered and grafted between them

4. Suspension suture, which uses thread to pull inward and tie

Using these four methods, we perform surgery tailored to each individual through nasal valve reconstruction.

In addition, after issuing the N Plus membership card and providing a one-month aftercare program, we also carry out a care-focused surgical responsibility warranty system.

Gangnam N Plus guarantees a free one-year after-sales service policy after surgery and carries out a surgical responsibility warranty system prepared for all situations that may arise after surgery, such as postoperative pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the appearance. Customers who have the NPLUS membership card can receive aftercare benefits at any time.

That concludes our explanation of nasal valve reconstruction surgery at Gangnam N Plus. If you are usually stressed by nasal congestion, or if your nasal congestion continues even after rhinitis surgery, I hope this post has been very helpful. Thank you