Making a Careful Decision After Researching an ENT Clinic for Rhinoplasty

Our nose plays a major role in shaping our appearance, while also serving as a functional organ for breathing and smelling. When there is a problem with the shape of the nose, aesthetic improvements are performed, but even when there is a problem with the functions mentioned above, rhinoplasty can help resolve internal nasal function issues. As a result, more and more people are becoming interested in information about ENT clinics for rhinoplasty.

When rhinoplasty is performed for functional reasons, the most common symptom is nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Rhinitis is a common condition found in more than 70% of adults in Korea and is divided into allergic rhinitis caused by certain substances or weather changes, and structural rhinitis caused by abnormalities in the internal structure of the nose. In general, if nasal congestion appears only temporarily, it may be overlooked, but if it continues, it can cause headaches, migraines, reduced concentration, and other inconveniences in daily life, so more people are looking into rhinoplasty because of rhinitis. Accordingly, you can learn more detailed information about ENT clinics for rhinoplasty.

In the case of allergic rhinitis, which is commonly known, symptoms appear temporarily. However, because allergic rhinitis is difficult to cure completely, treatment is mainly carried out with consistent immune enhancement and medication. On the other hand, in the case of structural rhinitis, symptoms occur because internal nasal problems or deformities obstruct the airflow entering through the nose, so these structures can be improved through surgery.

The causes of structural rhinitis can be divided into septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, nasal valve stenosis, and combined symptoms where these occur together. Through surgery, the functional aspects are corrected by widening the airflow passage into the nose for smoother breathing.

On average, rhinoplasty is often considered primarily from an aesthetic perspective, aiming to create a higher and smoother line by adding volume to the bridge and tip of the nose. However, since the nose is a functional organ responsible for breathing and smell, it is important to consider not only aesthetics but also functional aspects when performing surgery. This can help prevent revision surgery caused by functional problems after the operation. Therefore, it is recommended that you carefully gather information about the surgery at an ENT clinic for rhinoplasty.

At N+PLUS ENT Clinic for rhinoplasty, to ensure safe and satisfying rhinoplasty, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, 3D-CT scans, and internal endoscopic examinations are performed before surgery to accurately identify the internal and external problems of each individual’s nose. Based on the extracted data, a surgical plan is established and carried out.

The methods of functional rhinoplasty performed at an ENT clinic for rhinoplasty vary depending on the individual’s condition. In the case of septal deviation, correction is performed to straighten the deviated septum. For inferior turbinate hypertrophy, the enlarged inferior turbinate is reduced in size using a laser. For nasal valve stenosis, depending on the degree of narrowing, one of spreader grafting, butterfly grafting, upper lateral cartilage spreader grafting, or suspension suturing is selected, and the surgery or procedure is applied in a way that suits the individual. Simply put, it is a method of widening the passage through which air enters the nose to correct airflow more smoothly.

In addition, in the case of septal deviation, part of the septal cartilage may be removed or osteotomy may be performed in order to straighten the bent septal cartilage. In this process, the remaining septal cartilage can also be used for cosmetic rhinoplasty to increase the volume of the nasal tip, which can lead to higher satisfaction.

In this way, at an ENT clinic for rhinoplasty, functional issues are addressed first, and then cosmetic rhinoplasty can be performed. In cosmetic rhinoplasty, silicone is generally used for the bridge of the nose, and autologous cartilage is used for the tip to improve it into a straight and smooth line.

The autologous cartilage used for the nasal tip in cosmetic rhinoplasty includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage. In the case of autologous cartilage, it can be selected as a material suitable for the individual’s condition during the preoperative examination.

For the silicone used in the nasal bridge, existing commercial silicone is used, and instead of creating an artificial look, it is carefully shaped by hand after considering the individual’s overall appearance as well as various aspects such as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge.

Therefore, for those looking into ENT clinics for rhinoplasty, it is important that surgery is performed with both aesthetic and functional aspects in mind. In addition, it is even more important to carefully check whether the medical team has a high level of anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have sufficient experience and expertise, whether the necessary equipment is in place to accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare is firmly guaranteed. Doing so can lead to more satisfying results.

At N+PLUS ENT Clinic for rhinoplasty, to ensure safe and satisfying rhinoplasty, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally handles every step one-on-one, from consultation related to rhinoplasty to surgical planning, execution, treatment, and follow-up care, so you can visit with confidence from before surgery through after surgery.

For aftercare, they also operate a service warranty system that guarantees one year after surgery, and a surgery responsibility guarantee system is in place to prepare for any possible post-surgery pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the outcome. Those who have an N+PLUS membership card can receive aftercare benefits at any time.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of functional rhinoplasty at N+PLUS ENT Clinic for rhinoplasty.)

So far, I have shared information related to functional rhinoplasty at N+PLUS ENT Clinic for rhinoplasty. I hope this article is very helpful for those who are currently dissatisfied with the shape of their nose or are looking into information about ENT clinics for rhinoplasty because of nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Thank you.

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