[MediaFine Expert Column] [Column by Dr. Min-ho Jo] The nose plays an important role in shaping one's impression. Even people with the same eye shape, eye size, and face shape can look markedly different depending on whether the nasal bridge is slightly higher or lower.

 

For this reason, many people plan rhinoplasty to improve their appearance. When planning nose surgery, however, it can be helpful to take functional aspects into account as well.

 

The nose plays an important role not only in appearance but also in function. It is responsible for breathing and smelling, and no one can live without using these functions. Conditions such as rhinitis, which arise when these functions are impaired, are known to significantly affect daily life and reduce quality of life.

 

In many cases, conditions such as rhinitis are caused by structural problems in the nose. Therefore, if you are planning rhinoplasty, it can be helpful to opt for a procedure that resolves conditions such as allergic rhinitis while refining the appearance at the same time.

 

This type of surgery treats conditions caused by structural problems of the nose, such as rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal valve stenosis, and sinusitis, while improving the shape and form of the nose for cosmetic purposes. It is advisable to address each condition with a different method.

 

A deviated septum is a condition in which the septum, located in the center of the nose, is bent, which can cause not only rhinitis symptoms but also difficulty breathing smoothly and various other symptoms. Surgery that reshapes the septum is therefore helpful. In nasal valve stenosis, the nasal valve—the key roof-like space at the top of the septum inside the nose that regulates airflow—is narrow, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion; straightening the bent area helps improve function.

 

Because this surgery requires a plan suited to each situation, planning based on precise analysis such as 3D-CT can help enhance safety. Managing the condition together through collaboration with an ENT specialist can also be helpful. (Dr. Min-ho Jo, NANA Plastic Surgery)

 

Source: MediaFine (https://www.mediafine.co.kr)