Functional Rhinoplasty & Rhinitis Surgery: How to Improve Both Nose Shape and Breathing

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🌼In spring, many people experience discomfort

due to rhinitis. During the change of seasons, symptoms like

nasal congestion and frequent sneezing tend to worsen.🤧

In addition to allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis

also causes significant inconvenience in daily life.

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If you are struggling with functional issues caused by rhinitis

along with a complex about your nose shape,

you may have considered functional rhinoplasty.

Rhinitis surgery corrects the structural problems of the nose

to help you breathe comfortably,

while also improving your nose line.

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Today, we will explain functional rhinoplasty, which can

resolve both rhinitis and nose shape concerns at the same time.💜

🤧Do you know the causes of rhinitis?

The rhinitis we commonly know

can be broadly divided into two types.

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✔️Allergic Rhinitis

First, allergic rhinitis is caused by specific 🦠allergens

and is not related to structural problems of the nose.

Therefore, there is a limit to improving it solely through functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery,

and it is usually treated in combination with medication

and nasal sprays.

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✔️Rhinitis Caused by Structural Problems

Deviated septum, hypertrophic rhinitis, and nasal valve collapse.

Rhinitis caused by structural problems is due to abnormalities in the internal structure of the nose,

so you can expect improved breathing and symptom relief

through functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery that corrects these issues. :)

👃🏻Internal Nasal Structural Problems That Cause Rhinitis

👃🏻Deviated Septum

This refers to a condition where the septal cartilage supporting the nasal bridge

is bent into a C-shape or S-shape. Because of this, the air passages

in both nostrils are not evenly secured, causing discomfort

when breathing.

🌬️Hypertrophic Rhinitis (=Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy)

Inside the nose, there are turbinate structures that regulate the temperature and humidity of the air

and purify it.

The inferior turbinate, in particular, easily swells in response to the external environment (dryness, cold air),

and if it becomes excessively enlarged,

it obstructs airflow and causes nasal congestion.

🌪️Nasal Valve Collapse

The nasal valve is a narrow air passage located at the upper inner part of the nose

and plays an important role in breathing.

If this passage narrows due to the deformation or thickening

of the septal cartilage, breathing can become stuffy

and uncomfortable.

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Rhinitis caused by such structural problems of the nose

has limits to being resolved with simple treatments alone,

so you can consider fundamental improvement

through rhinitis surgery via functional rhinoplasty. :)

⁉️Understanding Functional Rhinoplasty Accurately

General rhinoplasty refers to aesthetic rhinoplasty, which creates

external beauty by improving the height, length, and tip shape of the nose.

On the other hand,

surgery that recovers the function of the nose by improving the causes of rhinitis,

such as a deviated septum, hypertrophic rhinitis, and nasal valve collapse,

is called functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery.

Recently, a major advantage is that you can resolve breathing problems

along with aesthetic improvements at the same time, improving both

the shape and function of the nose in a single surgery.

🏥Is Functional Rhinoplasty Covered by Insurance?

Rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes is difficult to get covered by insurance,

but functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery can be covered by 💳insurance

depending on the conditions.

Functional problems such as nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum,

and nasal valve collapse must be confirmed,

and a specialist's diagnosis through a CT scan or nasal endoscopy is required.

It is also important to check in advance whether your private health insurance provides coverage.📝

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Diagnosis through examinations such as CT and nasal endoscopy

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Proceed with surgery after confirming coverage with the insurance company

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Obtain relevant documents and submit them to the insurance company

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Receive insurance money after the claim is reviewed

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Functional Rhinoplasty, Improve Function and Achieve a Refined Nasal Bridge at Once!

Today, we learned about functional rhinoplasty.

Many people are interested in it because

it can improve not only the shape of the nose

but also breathing!

In particular, 🪖military personnel, for whom time management is important,

often use their vacation period to proceed from examination to surgery,

making it an efficient method for improvement.

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If you have been experiencing discomfort due to nasal congestion or rhinitis,

we recommend considering rhinitis surgery

along with functional aspects.

For more detailed consultations, Vibe Plastic Surgery

will assist you through a customized diagnosis tailored

to your individual condition. :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is functional rhinoplasty?

It is a surgery that recovers the function of the nose by improving the structural causes of rhinitis, such as a deviated septum, hypertrophic rhinitis, and nasal valve collapse. Its defining feature is that it can resolve both aesthetic improvements and breathing problems simultaneously in a single surgery.

Can allergic rhinitis also be improved with surgery?

Allergic rhinitis is caused by specific allergens and is not related to structural problems of the nose, so there is a limit to improving it solely through functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery. It is usually treated in combination with medication or nasal sprays.

What are the structural problems that cause rhinitis?

Typical examples include a deviated septum where the septal cartilage is bent, hypertrophic rhinitis where the inferior turbinate becomes excessively enlarged, and nasal valve collapse where the air passage at the upper inner part of the nose narrows. These structural abnormalities cause breathing discomfort and nasal congestion.

Is functional rhinoplasty covered by insurance?

Rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes is difficult to cover, but if functional problems such as nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, or nasal valve collapse are confirmed, insurance coverage may be available depending on the conditions. It is important to check in advance whether your private health insurance provides coverage.

What examinations are required before surgery?

A specialist's diagnosis through a CT scan or nasal endoscopy is required. After the examination, you confirm coverage with your insurance company and proceed with the surgery. Afterward, the process involves obtaining relevant documents, submitting them to the insurance company, and receiving the insurance money after a review.

What is the difference between aesthetic rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty?

Aesthetic rhinoplasty is a surgery that improves external beauty, such as the height, length, and tip shape of the nose. On the other hand, functional rhinoplasty has a different purpose, as it is a surgery that recovers breathing function by correcting structural problems that cause rhinitis.