Functional Rhinoplasty Review: Confirming the Various Changes

Regardless of age or gender, people today can make various efforts to improve their own image. Even if you try through makeup techniques, hairstyle changes, dieting, and exercise, you may still consider cosmetic surgery for areas that feel insufficient. There are many types of plastic surgery to look into, but the nose is located at the center of the face and is the most three-dimensional feature. When the shape of the nose is not straight or well-balanced, it can make the entire face look unbalanced, so rhinoplasty is often considered a priority and remains a popular procedure.

When looking into rhinoplasty, the first approach can be cosmetic. So if the nose is too low, has a hump, is crooked, turned up, drooping, or has a shape that is not straight or well-balanced, you may want to consider it.

However, our nose plays an important role in appearance and is also the organ responsible for breathing and smelling. It is helpful to choose a place that can accurately check whether there are functional problems inside the nose as well. Symptoms that can be improved through rhinoplasty include nasal congestion caused by rhinitis, and you can learn more about functional rhinoplasty reviews, where improvement of internal nasal function and cosmetic rhinoplasty are performed at the same time.

If you look at functional rhinoplasty reviews, rhinoplasty performed with both functional correction and cosmetic improvement is called functional rhinoplasty. Symptoms improved through functional rhinoplasty include nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Rhinitis is a condition that more than half of Korean adults have, and it is broadly divided into allergic rhinitis and structural rhinitis. In the case of allergic rhinitis, symptoms appear due to specific substances or environments, so while symptoms can be improved through immune enhancement and medication, it is difficult to say it can be completely cured.

In the case of structural rhinitis, unlike allergic rhinitis, surgical cure can be expected. Because it appears when different conditions interfere with the flow of air entering through the nose, it is important to identify the cause of structural rhinitis accurately and perform the appropriate surgery accordingly. Causes of structural rhinitis can be classified as deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, nasal valve stenosis, and combined conditions.

In the case of structural rhinitis, surgery may not be necessary when symptoms are mild. However, if symptoms are left untreated and develop into chronic rhinitis, nasal congestion can lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain, causing complications such as migraines, headaches, decreased concentration, loss of motivation, and dry mouth. Therefore, a satisfactory functional rhinoplasty review requires accurate diagnosis followed by appropriate treatment and surgery tailored to the condition.

In cases of nasal congestion, it is difficult to diagnose by visual inspection alone whether it is a cold, allergic rhinitis, or structural rhinitis. Therefore, it is important to accurately check the internal condition using equipment before proceeding. As functional rhinoplasty reviews often involve more than one procedure, it is considered a high-difficulty surgery. In addition, it is better to choose carefully after checking whether the medical staff have strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have abundant related experience and expertise, whether equipment is available to accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether postoperative care can be reliably guaranteed.

At N+Plus Clinic, to perform the rhinoplasty that best suits each patient, we conduct preoperative 3D-CT scans, internal endoscopy, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and multi-angle photography to accurately determine the current internal and external condition of the nose. Based on the collected data, we establish and proceed with the surgical plan.

The functional rhinoplasty method first accurately identifies the causes of structural rhinitis, such as deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, and then applies the appropriate surgery and procedure to improve function first.

Then, for the bridge of the nose, silicone can be used, and for the tip of the nose, autologous cartilage can be used to perform cosmetic rhinoplasty.

For autologous cartilage used in cosmetic rhinoplasty, the material suitable for each individual can be selected through preoperative tests. Types of autologous cartilage include septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage.

For the silicone used in the bridge of the nose, commercially produced silicone is not used as is in order to minimize an artificial look after surgery. Instead, it is carefully shaped by hand after considering various aspects such as the individual’s overall image, as well as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge.

At N+Plus Clinic, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol personally oversees each patient one-on-one, handling everything from rhinoplasty consultation and surgical planning to the procedure, treatment, and follow-up care. This allows patients to feel reassured throughout the entire process, from before surgery to after.

For aftercare, N+Plus Clinic issues a membership card and operates an A/S system that guarantees support for one year after surgery. It also implements a surgery responsibility guarantee system that prepares for all possible post-surgery situations, such as pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the result. This means you can receive clear benefits in postoperative care as well.

I have explained the functional rhinoplasty review conducted at N+Plus Clinic. I hope this article is very helpful for those who are looking into rhinoplasty because of internal nasal rhinitis or dissatisfaction with the shape of their nose. Thank you.

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