Looking Into Functional Rhinoplasty Before and After

This time, we have prepared information about functional rhinoplasty before and after, which many people are searching for. In modern times, perceptions of plastic surgery have changed, and if you are dissatisfied with your appearance, you can consider looking into cosmetic procedures to improve it. However, indiscriminate surgery can lead to various side effects, so it is important to carefully decide on only the procedures you actually need.

Among the many types of cosmetic surgery, the nose is located at the center of the face and is one of the most prominent features. If the shape of the nose is even slightly out of line with a person's standards, the balance of the facial features can appear to collapse. That is why it is often considered a top priority. People looking into rhinoplasty usually approach it from an aesthetic standpoint first. Common concerns include a nose that is too low, a hump, an upturned nose, a crooked nose, or a bulbous nose. In modern times, there is a growing trend of people looking into functional rhinoplasty before and after, which improves both cosmetic concerns and the internal functional aspects of the nose at the same time.

The nose plays an important external role, but it is also a functional organ responsible for breathing and smelling. Because of this, it is important to perform rhinoplasty while considering both the outside and inside of the nose. Surgery of this kind is called functional rhinoplasty.

The most representative symptom of functional rhinoplasty is nasal congestion caused by rhinitis. Rhinitis is a common condition affecting more than 70% of adults in Korea and can be divided into allergic rhinitis and structural rhinitis. In the case of allergic rhinitis, because it occurs due to specific substances or environments, medication or strengthening immune function should be prioritized.

On the other hand, in the case of structural rhinitis, it is difficult to tell by visual inspection whether it is allergic rhinitis or structural rhinitis, and it can only be confirmed through equipment. This is because nasal congestion is the most typical symptom caused by problems in the internal structure of the nose. The causes of structural rhinitis can be categorized as a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, nasal valve stenosis, or a combination of these symptoms. Therefore, for those looking into functional rhinoplasty before and after, it is helpful to choose a place where these internal functional issues can also be examined.

In the case of the structural rhinitis described above, if the symptoms are mild, treatment may not be necessary. However, if surgery is performed with only cosmetic or cost-related considerations, or if functional problems occur after surgery and develop into chronic rhinitis, complications such as migraines, headaches, reduced concentration, sore throat, and dry mouth may occur. Therefore, if you are looking into functional rhinoplasty before and after and suspect symptoms, or if you want to know your current condition accurately, it would be helpful to undergo various preoperative tests to precisely check the current internal and external condition of your nose and then receive an appropriate diagnosis.

In particular, functional rhinoplasty is considered a more difficult type of nasal surgery because it does not involve only one procedure but rather two or more procedures. So, for those researching functional rhinoplasty before and after, it is also important to carefully check whether the medical staff have strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have sufficient experience and expertise, whether the necessary equipment to accurately assess the condition of your nose is available, and whether thorough aftercare can be guaranteed.

At N Plus Clinic, to ensure safe and satisfying functional rhinoplasty before and after results, preoperative 3D-CT imaging, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and multi-angle photography are performed. Based on the data obtained after accurately identifying the current internal and external condition of the nose, a surgical plan is established and carried out.

The functional rhinoplasty procedure can address the symptoms of structural rhinitis caused by a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, and then provide the appropriate surgery and treatment.

After that, cosmetic rhinoplasty can be performed. In cosmetic rhinoplasty, the overall bridge can be corrected with silicone and the tip with autologous cartilage to adjust the overall line.

Autologous cartilage is used for the nasal tip. In the case of autologous cartilage, the most suitable material for each individual can be selected through preoperative testing. Types of autologous cartilage include septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage.

Silicone is used for the bridge. At N Plus Clinic, to minimize the artificial feel after nose surgery, commercially manufactured silicone is not used as-is. Instead, it is carefully hand-shaped while considering various aspects such as the patient's overall image and the bridge's width, length, size, and height. This helps create more satisfying functional rhinoplasty before and after results.

At N Plus Clinic, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol, who has over 20 years of experience, personally handles everything one-on-one, from rhinoplasty consultation to surgical planning, procedure, treatment, and follow-up care, providing high-level medical services from before surgery through aftercare.

For post-surgery aftercare, they operate an A/S system that guarantees support for one year after surgery, as well as a surgical responsibility guarantee system covering all possible situations such as postoperative pain, inflammation, and dissatisfaction with the shape. This ensures that you can receive reliable aftercare benefits after surgery.

(The image above shows functional rhinoplasty before and after photos from N Plus Clinic.)

That concludes the information we shared about functional rhinoplasty before and after performed at N Plus Clinic. We hope this article is very helpful for those who are dissatisfied with the shape of their nose or are searching for information about functional rhinoplasty before and after because of internal nasal rhinitis. Thank you.

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