[Kokoline Clinic] About the Septum

Hello, we are Kokoline Clinic, where we provide consultation and perform cosmetic and functional nose surgery in Apgujeong.

Are there two surgeries because there are two nostrils?

This was something one of our patients said during a consultation, and after hearing it, I realized that many people might have a similar thought.

So today, I’d like to write a few lines about how to complete nose surgery in one procedure and about the most commonly used material, the septum.

The septum is a word that people interested in rhinoplasty have probably heard at least once. However, many people do not know exactly where the septum is or what kind of material it is.

To be precise, the septum is located in the center of the nose. It is the cartilage that forms the wall of the nose, serving as the 기준 that divides the nostrils.

This cartilage, called the septum, is harder than ear cartilage, softer and more elastic than rib cartilage, and is one of the autologous materials with excellent support. (In terms of support, rib cartilage is the best. However, the reason the septum is used is as follows. In the case of autologous cartilage, the ribs must be opened to harvest it, and in the case of donated cartilage, the risk of inflammation is more than twice as high as with autologous cartilage. Therefore, the septum is used most often for faster recovery and safer surgery.)

Unfortunately, this safe and highly supportive septum can only be used once, which is why the skill of the medical team handling this precious material has become especially important.

Then what kind of medical team should you look for?

An otolaryngology specialist.

There are actually several departments that can treat the nose. However, for safer and more satisfying nose surgery, it is best to plan the procedure with an otolaryngology specialist.

Because,

otolaryngology specialists are the only department that can encounter a wide range of nose surgery cases starting from their time at university hospitals. From nasal reconstruction after traffic accidents to patients with rare diseases, they handle many cases earlier and in greater numbers, so you can trust them with your surgery.

Otolaryngology specialists have outstanding skill when it comes to the amount of septal cartilage harvested and the technique used. Then what about medical teams among otolaryngology specialists who have top academic results?

From medical knowledge to surgical skill, plus the know-how gained from long experience performing both cosmetic and functional surgery, the place that can provide safer surgery is none other than Kokoline Clinic.

Kokoline Clinic is also a place that provides the most complete service for people considering cosmetic surgery and those considering functional surgery. If you have difficulty breathing or are considering surgical correction for rhinitis, we recommend planning your surgery with Director Kim Seon-gu. (Because this clinic has an otolaryngology specialist, actual expense reimbursement is available for functional surgery only. The reimbursement rate or amount may vary depending on the insurance product, so be sure to check before visiting.)

If it is difficult for you to visit the clinic, please apply for online consultation on our website. Director Kim Seon-gu personally reviews your photos and kindly helps with the consultation.

Please think carefully while resolving all the questions you may have. Surgery is never something to think about hastily or impatiently. Once all your questions are gone, please think it through even more carefully until you truly feel confident about the surgery. We will always provide safe and the best medical service.

Thank you.

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