Functional Rhinoplasty: Considering Causes and Necessity is Crucial!

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Rhinitis is such a chronic and common condition that it is known to affect approximately 70% of the Korean population.

While medication can be effective, if symptoms do not improve despite treatment, there is a high possibility that the cause is a structural abnormality inside the nose rather than allergic rhinitis.

This is because representative internal structural conditions, such as a deviated septum and nasal valve stenosis, are highly likely to trigger rhinitis.

What is a Deviated Septum?

This refers to a condition where the septal cartilage, which divides the two sides of the nasal interior, is curved or bent.

It can be caused by external trauma or be a congenital condition. In some cases, the septum grows excessively during the developmental process, leading to asymmetry and resulting in a deviated septum.

What is Nasal Valve Stenosis?

The nasal valve is a narrow space inside the nose that regulates breathing and allows air to pass through. Stenosis refers to a condition where this space becomes severely narrowed or obstructed.

In such cases, breathing becomes difficult, leading to chronic nasal congestion and rhinitis.

Can Functional Rhinoplasty Improve Rhinitis?

In conclusion, yes, functional improvements are possible.

Structural rhinitis is primarily caused by issues such as a deviated septum, hypertrophied turbinates, or nasal valve stenosis. In these cases, surgery can offer significant improvement.

Therefore, by combining cosmetic rhinoplasty with functional correction—specifically, straightening the deviated septum, reducing hypertrophied turbinates, and widening the narrowed nasal valve—rhinitis symptoms can be improved simultaneously.

Recommended for These Individuals

• ✔ Those who experience frequent nasal congestion in daily life
• ✔ Those with a crooked nose accompanied by nasal congestion
• ✔ Those who find breathing uncomfortable due to a deviated nose
• ✔ Those whose septum was fractured or shifted due to trauma

Checkpoints for Functional Rhinoplasty

If rhinoplasty is performed without correcting a deviated septum—which causes a crooked appearance and nasal congestion—there may be limits to achieving the ideal nasal proportions and lines.

That is why VIBE Plastic Surgery does not just fix the visible crookedness during functional rhinoplasty. We straighten the bent part of the septum from the foundation to reduce the possibility of the nose becoming crooked again in the future, while also improving nasal congestion to create a healthy and beautiful nose.

At VIBE, we design the most suitable surgical method and nasal line by considering not only the aesthetic aspects but also the functional components.

If you are considering functional rhinoplasty, please visit VIBE Plastic Surgery, where we pursue natural beauty without over-correction, for a consultation.