Functional Nose Surgery for Rhinitis: Improve Shape and Breathing Together

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🌼Spring brings increased discomfort from rhinitis,

and seasonal changes make symptoms like nasal

congestion and frequent sneezing worse🤧

In particular, chronic rhinitis beyond allergic rhinitis

causes significant inconvenience in daily life

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If you're struggling with functional problems from rhinitis and

concerns about your nose shape,

you may have considered functional rhinoplasty

Rhinitis surgery corrects structural problems in the nose,

making breathing easier while also

improving your nose line

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Today we'll explain functional rhinoplasty, which addresses

both rhinitis and nose shape concerns simultaneously💜

🤧Why does rhinitis occur? Do you know?

Rhinitis, as we commonly know it,

can be divided into two main categories

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✔️Allergic Rhinitis

First, allergic rhinitis is caused by specific 🦠allergens

and is not related to structural problems in the nose,

so there are limitations in improving it with functional

rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery alone. Usually,

medication and nasal spray treatment are used together

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✔️Rhinitis from Structural Problems

Deviated septum, hypertrophic rhinitis, nasal valve stenosis—

rhinitis from structural problems is caused by abnormalities

in the internal nasal structure, so functional rhinoplasty or

rhinitis surgery that corrects these issues can improve

breathing and relieve symptoms :)

👃🏻Nasal Structure Problems That Cause Rhinitis

👃🏻Deviated Septum

This refers to a state where the nasal septum cartilage

that supports the bridge of the nose is curved in a C or S shape.

This prevents the air passages in both nostrils from being

evenly maintained, causing breathing discomfort

🌬️Hypertrophic Rhinitis (=Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy)

Inside the nose, there is a turbinate structure that

regulates and purifies the temperature and humidity of air.

The inferior turbinate especially reacts to external

conditions (dryness, cold air) and swells easily, but when

it becomes excessively enlarged, it blocks airflow and

causes nasal congestion

🌪️Nasal Valve Stenosis

The nasal valve is a narrow air passage located at the

upper inner part of the nose and plays an important role

in breathing. When this passage narrows due to deformation

or thickening of the septal cartilage, breathing becomes

difficult and uncomfortable

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Rhinitis caused by structural problems in the nose like this

has limitations with simple treatment alone, so

functional rhinoplasty through rhinitis surgery can

help achieve fundamental improvement :)

⁉️Understanding Functional Rhinoplasty

General rhinoplasty refers to cosmetic rhinoplasty that

improves the height, length, and tip shape of the nose to

create external beauty. In contrast, surgery that improves

the causes of rhinitis such as deviated septum, hypertrophic

rhinitis, and nasal valve stenosis to restore nasal function

is called functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery. Recently,

it has become possible to simultaneously solve cosmetic

improvement and breathing problems, making it a great

advantage to improve both the shape and function of the

nose in a single procedure

🏥Is Functional Rhinoplasty Covered by Insurance?

While cosmetic rhinoplasty is difficult to cover by insurance,

functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery can be

💳covered by insurance depending on conditions

Functional problems such as nasal congestion, rhinitis,

sinusitis, deviated septum, and nasal valve stenosis must be

confirmed, and a specialist's diagnosis through CT or

nasopharyngeal endoscopy is needed. Also, it's important

to check in advance whether your supplemental health

insurance covers it📝

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Diagnosis through CT scan and nasopharyngeal endoscopy

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Confirm insurance coverage with insurance company before

proceeding with surgery

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Receive related documents and submit to insurance company

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Receive insurance payment after review

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Functional Rhinoplasty: Improve Function and Achieve a Refined Nose Bridge Together!

Today we've explored functional rhinoplasty,

and many people are interested in it because

it can improve not just the shape of your nose

but also your breathing!

In particular, servicemembers 🪖 who need to make

efficient use of time often complete everything from

examination to surgery during leave,

making it an effective way to achieve improvement

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If you've been experiencing discomfort from nasal

congestion or rhinitis, we recommend considering

rhinitis surgery along with functional improvements

Vibe Plastic Surgery will help you with personalized

diagnosis tailored to your individual condition :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Functional Rhinoplasty?

Functional rhinoplasty is surgery that improves structural causes of rhinitis such as deviated septum, hypertrophic rhinitis, and nasal valve stenosis to restore nasal function. It is characterized by the ability to solve both cosmetic improvement and breathing problems in a single procedure.

Can Allergic Rhinitis Be Improved with Surgery?

Allergic rhinitis is caused by specific allergens and is not related to structural problems in the nose, so there are limitations in improving it with functional rhinoplasty or rhinitis surgery alone. Usually, medication or nasal spray treatment is used alongside other approaches.

What Structural Problems Can Cause Rhinitis?

Representative examples include deviated septum where the septal cartilage curves, hypertrophic rhinitis where the inferior turbinate becomes excessively enlarged, and nasal valve stenosis 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?

While cosmetic rhinoplasty is difficult to cover, functional rhinoplasty can be covered by insurance depending on conditions when functional problems such as nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, and nasal valve stenosis are confirmed. It is important to confirm in advance whether your supplemental health insurance provides coverage.

What Tests Are Needed Before Surgery?

A specialist's diagnosis through CT scan or nasopharyngeal endoscopy is necessary. After testing, you confirm insurance coverage with your insurance company and proceed with surgery. You then receive related documents, submit them to your insurance company, and receive insurance payment after review.

What Is the Difference Between Cosmetic Rhinoplasty and Functional Rhinoplasty?

Cosmetic rhinoplasty is surgery that improves external beauty by changing the height, length, and tip shape of the nose. In contrast, functional rhinoplasty is surgery that corrects structural problems causing rhinitis to restore breathing function, with different objectives.