Functional Rhinoplasty: Causes and Necessity Must Also Be Considered!

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This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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Rhinitis is a chronic and common condition,

known to affect about 70%

of the Korean population.

While it can be effectively treated with medication,

if symptoms do not improve despite treatment,

it is highly likely due to a structural abnormality inside the nose

rather than allergic rhinitis.

This is because representative internal nasal structural disorders,

such as a deviated septum and nasal valve collapse,

are highly likely to cause rhinitis.

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What is a Deviated Septum?

It refers to a condition where the septal cartilage,

which divides the inside of the nose into two sides, is bent.

The nose can become bent due to trauma from external impact,

or it can be bent congenitally.

During the growth process, the septum may grow excessively,

creating asymmetry and leading to

a deviated septum.

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What is Nasal Valve Collapse?

It refers to a condition where the nasal valve,

the narrow space in the nose that regulates breathing and airflow,

becomes severely narrowed and collapsed.

In this case, breathing becomes difficult,

leading to nasal congestion and chronic rhinitis.

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Can Functional Rhinoplasty Improve Rhinitis?

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To give you the conclusion,

functional improvements are indeed possible.

For structural rhinitis, which is primarily caused by structural issues

such as a deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve collapse,

you can expect improvement

through surgery.

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Therefore, along with cosmetic rhinoplasty,

functional improvements—such as correcting a deviated septum,

reducing hypertrophied turbinates, and widening a narrowed nasal valve—

can also help alleviate rhinitis through this process.

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Functional Rhinoplasty is Recommended for These People

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✔ Those who frequently experience nasal congestion in daily life

✔ Those with a crooked nose and nasal congestion

✔ Those who have difficulty breathing due to a deviated nose

✔ Those whose septum is fractured or misaligned due to trauma

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Things to Check During Functional Rhinoplasty

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If rhinoplasty is performed without correcting

a deviated septum, which can cause a crooked nose and nasal congestion,

there may be limitations in creating

the ideal proportions and lines of the nose.

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Therefore, Vibe Plastic Surgery

does not just correct the visibly crooked outer part during functional rhinoplasty,

but straightens the bent part of the septum first.

This reduces the possibility of the nose becoming crooked again in the future and improves nasal congestion,

creating a healthy and beautiful nose.

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At Vibe,

we design the most appropriate surgical method and line by considering

not only the aesthetic aspects but also the functional aspects.

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If you are considering functional rhinoplasty,

we recommend getting a consultation

at Vibe Plastic Surgery,

where we pursue naturalness without being excessive.

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