Functional Rhinoplasty Review Through an Accurate Diagnosis

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This content introduces a review of functional rhinoplasty performed through an accurate diagnosis.

These days, many people are increasingly interested in plastic surgery as a way to improve areas they have felt unsatisfied with. Our face is made up of the eyes, nose, and mouth, and among these features, the nose is located at the center of the face and is the most three-dimensional part. When the shape of the nose falls outside the standard range, it can affect the balance of the entire face, which is why nose surgery is so popular.

Therefore, those looking into nose surgery often want different types of noses to be improved properly, whether the nose is low, too high, has a hump, is crooked, upturned, or drooping. However, while the external appearance of the nose is important, it is also a functional organ for breathing and smelling, so it is important to determine whether there are any functional issues before surgery. If there is a problem with function, surgery can improve both the aesthetic and functional aspects at the same time, allowing you to learn more in detail through functional rhinoplasty reviews.

What is functional rhinoplasty? It refers to a surgery in which functional nasal surgery that corrects various uncomfortable functional symptoms inside the nose and cosmetic rhinoplasty that improves areas of dissatisfaction in one’s nose shape are performed at the same time.

That is why those looking into functional rhinoplasty reviews can expect improvement in both internal functional discomfort and the shape of the nose. Among the various symptoms, the most representative is nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Rhinitis is a common condition affecting more than 70% of Korean adults. Allergic rhinitis accounts for 20%, while structural rhinitis caused by abnormalities in the internal structure accounts for 80%. In the case of allergic rhinitis, symptoms appear due to specific substances or seasons, so a complete cure is difficult; instead, temporary symptom improvement can be expected through immune enhancement and continuous medication. Structural rhinitis caused by internal structural abnormalities is caused by a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis. These different conditions obstruct the flow of air entering the nose, causing nasal congestion. Since a cure can be expected through surgery, and it can be performed at the same time as cosmetic rhinoplasty, you can learn more detailed information through functional rhinoplasty reviews.

We mentioned the deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis that can be treated with functional rhinoplasty when structural rhinitis is caused by internal abnormalities. To briefly explain: a deviated septum means the cartilage septum that serves as the partition in the middle of the nose is bent; inferior turbinate hypertrophy means the inferior turbinate, the soft tissue inside the nose, has become enlarged; and nasal valve stenosis means the nasal valve, which acts as the roof of the nose, has narrowed and become stenotic. As in these cases, if you look at functional rhinoplasty reviews, each person has a different condition, but they commonly show nasal congestion. Even if the shape of the nose looks the same, the cause differs from person to person, so a satisfying functional rhinoplasty review requires an accurate diagnosis and the application of different surgical methods and materials.

If the nasal congestion symptoms that make functional rhinoplasty possible are mild, treatment may not be necessary, but as the symptoms worsen, they can progress to chronic rhinitis. In the case of chronic rhinitis, insufficient oxygen is supplied to the brain due to nasal congestion, which can lead to headaches, migraines, decreased concentration, and loss of motivation. If you breathe through your mouth, it can cause complications such as dry mouth, sore throat, and pharyngitis. Therefore, accurately identifying the symptoms and proceeding with the appropriate surgery is a way to prevent secondary surgery.

Also, it is not possible to tell by visual inspection whether it is allergic rhinitis or structural rhinitis caused by an internal abnormality. Therefore, after accurately diagnosing the inside of the nose through various devices, it is important to carefully check whether the medical staff have a high level of anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have abundant relevant experience and expertise, whether equipment is available to accurately confirm the condition of your nose, and whether reliable aftercare can be guaranteed. Making a choice after checking these points can help lead to a more satisfactory functional rhinoplasty review.

At OjiKo Hospital N+ Plus, to ensure safe and satisfying functional rhinoplasty reviews, we perform preoperative 3D-CT scans, internal endoscopy, various allergy tests, and internal nasal function tests to accurately assess the condition of the nasal bones, cartilage, skin, and functional issues. Based on the extracted data, we establish a plan and determine the method and materials so that surgery tailored to each individual is performed.

First, if there is a problem with function, the function is improved first and then cosmetic rhinoplasty is performed. Depending on the symptoms of a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, correction is carried out through different surgeries and treatment methods, after which cosmetic rhinoplasty is performed. The bridge of the nose is corrected using silicone, and the tip of the nose is corrected using autologous cartilage.

If you look at functional rhinoplasty reviews, the bridge of the nose is usually corrected with silicone while the tip is corrected with autologous cartilage, along with functional improvement. The autologous cartilage used for the nasal tip includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage, and the materials are also selected as customized materials for each individual through preoperative testing.

In the case of the silicone used for the bridge of the nose, to minimize an artificial feeling after surgery, we do not use commercially manufactured silicone as-is. Instead, we carefully shape it by hand while considering various aspects such as the individual’s overall image and the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge, which can lead to a more satisfying functional rhinoplasty review.

At OjiKo Hospital N+ Plus, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally oversees each case one-on-one, handling every process related to functional rhinoplasty from consultation, surgical planning, and surgery to treatment and follow-up care. This allows patients to receive high-level medical service from before surgery through aftercare.

Lastly, for post-surgical aftercare, an N+ Plus membership card is issued. In addition to a free A/S system guaranteed for one year, the hospital also operates a surgery responsibility guarantee system that prepares for all situations, including postoperative pain, inflammation, and dissatisfaction with the appearance that may arise. Those who possess an N+ Plus membership card can receive aftercare benefits at any time.

(The image above is a before-and-after photo from an actual functional rhinoplasty review at OjiKo Hospital N+ Plus.)

This concludes the information we shared about functional rhinoplasty reviews at OjiKo Hospital N+ Plus. We hope this post was very helpful for those who are currently unhappy with the shape of their nose or are looking into rhinoplasty because of nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Thank you.