Functional Rhinoplasty for Aesthetic and Functional Satisfaction: Insights from VIBE Plastic Surgery in Nonhyeon-dong

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Many people suffer from allergic or chronic rhinitis. Today, we will discuss a method to improve the shape of the nose while treating rhinitis! Our topic is ‘Nonhyeon Functional Rhinoplasty’.

Rhinitis can be broadly divided into allergic rhinitis and rhinitis caused by structural issues. Treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, oral medication, and nasal sprays. There are three main structural causes of rhinitis that cause significant stress. What are they?

Cause of Rhinitis 1: Deviated Nasal Septum

A deviated septum occurs when the nasal septum is crooked, often in a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape. This can be congenital or caused by trauma. A deviated septum can lead to functional problems such as difficulty breathing or sinusitis, causing significant discomfort in daily life.

Cause of Rhinitis 2: Nasal Turbinates

The nasal turbinates inside the nose play a role in regulating temperature and humidity, purifying air, and controlling airflow. There are three sets (superior, middle, and inferior), but problems usually occur in the inferior turbinate. When dry or cold air enters, blood rushes to the area to maintain humidity, causing it to expand. An excessively enlarged inferior turbinate can obstruct airflow.

Cause of Rhinitis 3: Nasal Valve Stenosis

The nasal valve is a very narrow space located at the top of the internal nasal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing. If the nasal valve passage becomes narrowed due to issues with the septal cartilage, it can cause breathing difficulties.

What is Functional Rhinoplasty?

Nose surgery aimed at improving aesthetic aspects is simply called ‘Cosmetic Rhinoplasty’. Surgery that addresses the three structural causes of rhinitis to improve the functional aspects of the nose is called ‘Nonhyeon Functional Rhinoplasty’.

Is Rhinoplasty Covered by Insurance?

One of the most important factors when researching rhinoplasty is the cost! General rhinoplasty is for aesthetic improvement only, so it is not covered by insurance, which can be a financial burden.

However, if there are functional problems, insurance coverage may be possible, though certain conditions apply. Symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal valve stenosis, or a deviated septum must be confirmed visually or through clinical symptoms. An accurate diagnosis by a specialist using CT scans or nasal endoscopy is required. While it depends on your specific insurance provider and policy, it is important to check if your private health insurance covers surgery intended to improve rhinitis symptoms.

In this post, we took a look at functional rhinoplasty. Nonhyeon Functional Rhinoplasty allows you to improve both the shape of your nose and its function simultaneously. Since this surgery addresses both the internal and external aspects of the nose, we hope you choose your clinic carefully to achieve a satisfactory result :)