A Clear Choice for Rhinitis Nose Surgery

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This time, we have prepared information about rhinitis nose surgery.

What is rhinitis? It is a condition that more than 70% of adults in Korea have, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. Among these, allergic rhinitis accounts for 20%, while structural rhinitis caused by internal structural abnormalities accounts for more than 80%. The most representative symptom is nasal congestion, and while rhinitis-related nasal congestion may appear temporarily, if it occurs continuously, it can lead to headaches, migraines, and reduced concentration. Therefore, if you are experiencing major inconvenience in daily life due to nasal congestion, you need to learn more about rhinitis nose surgery.

In the case of rhinitis nose surgery, allergic rhinitis, which most people commonly know, is difficult to cure completely because symptoms appear depending on specific substances or the weather, so medication treatment or improving immunity should come first. Structural rhinitis refers to deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, and complete recovery can be expected through rhinitis nose surgery.

A deviated septum, which can be treated with rhinitis nose surgery, refers to a condition in which the septal cartilage, the partition that divides the nostrils in half, is bent. Inferior turbinate hypertrophy refers to a state in which the inferior turbinate, the tissue inside the nose made of flesh, has become enlarged. Nasal valve stenosis refers to a narrowed and constricted nasal valve, which serves as the roof of the nose. These causes may occur alone, but they can also appear in combination, and all of them interfere with the flow of air entering through the nose, causing nasal congestion.

Many people prioritize cosmetic approaches through nose surgery to improve their current image into a more favorable one. However, the nose is a functional part responsible for smell and breathing, so the functional aspect must be addressed at the same time to help prevent revision surgery caused by functional problems after surgery. In addition, rhinitis nose surgery has the advantage of allowing cosmetic rhinoplasty at the same time as functional surgery.

At Oji-ko Hospital N+Plus, to ensure safe and satisfying rhinitis nose surgery, we accurately assess the internal and external condition of the nose through preoperative 3D-CT scans, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, and internal nasal function tests, then perform surgery using materials and methods tailored to each individual based on the extracted data.

The methods used for rhinitis nose surgery are performed according to each individual's condition. In the case of a deviated septum, the bent septum is corrected; for inferior turbinate hypertrophy, the enlarged inferior turbinate is reduced through laser treatment; and for nasal valve stenosis, one of spreader grafts, butterfly grafts, upper lateral cartilage flaring sutures, or suspension sutures is selected, and the airway for air entering through the nose is widened through a suitable surgery or procedure for the individual, allowing smoother airflow and correcting the symptoms.

After first performing functional rhinoplasty such as this rhinitis nose surgery, cosmetic rhinoplasty can additionally be performed. On average, cosmetic rhinoplasty involves correcting the bridge with silicone and the tip with autologous cartilage.

The autologous cartilage used for the nasal tip includes ear cartilage, septal cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage. Through preoperative testing, the materials are also selected to suit the individual, and surgery is carried out accordingly.

In addition, in rhinitis nose surgery, when the septal cartilage is used, the septal cartilage is resected or osteotomized to correct the bent septum. At this time, because the remaining septum after resection can be used as material for the nasal tip during cosmetic rhinoplasty, this can be considered an advantage of rhinitis nose surgery.

The implant used for the bridge of the nose is not a pre-manufactured commercial implant used as is. To minimize an artificial look, it is carefully hand-shaped by considering the individual's overall image as well as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge before insertion.

As such, rhinitis nose surgery must address both cosmetic and functional aspects at the same time, making it one of the more difficult types of rhinoplasty. Therefore, if you are considering rhinitis nose surgery, we recommend carefully and thoroughly checking whether the medical team has strong anatomical knowledge, whether they have abundant relevant experience and expertise, whether the hospital is equipped with devices that can accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare is firmly guaranteed before making your decision.

At Oji-ko Hospital N+Plus, Director Yun Hyun-cheol personally handles everything one-on-one, from consultations regarding rhinitis nose surgery to surgical planning, performance, treatment, and follow-up examinations, allowing you to receive a high level of medical service.

Aftercare is also supported by a one-year A/S system guaranteed after surgery, and a surgery responsibility guarantee system is in place to prepare for all possible situations such as postoperative pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the appearance. Those who hold an N+Plus membership card can receive aftercare benefits at any time.

(The image above shows actual before-and-after photos of rhinitis nose surgery at Oji-ko Hospital N+Plus.)

This concludes the information we shared about rhinitis nose surgery at Oji-ko Hospital N+Plus. I hope this post will be very helpful for those who are currently having difficulty with daily life due to nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Thank you.