Rhinoseptoplasty - nose surgery

The nose is an important part of the respiratory tract, through which airflow occurs, as well as its humidification and cleansing from microorganisms.

Abnormalities in the structure of the nose can cause many difficulties during breathing. People with impaired nasal function experience troublesome problems with free breathing.

The solution to such inconveniences is to perform a rhinoseptoplasty procedure.

What is rhinoseptoplasty?

• Rhinoseptoplasty is a functional and aesthetic surgery of the external nose and nasal septum.

It is a procedure combining two types of surgeries: septoplasty, aimed at correcting a curved or deformed nasal septum, and rhinoplasty, whose main goal is to correct aesthetic defects of the nose.

• Why are rhinoseptoplasty procedures performed?

They aim to improve the external appearance of the nose combined with restoring proper functional functions, i.e., breathing through the nose and the sense of smell.

Who is rhinoseptoplasty recommended for?

Rhinoseptoplasty is intended for individuals who want not only to change the shape, proportions, or symmetry of the nose but also to regain the comfort of free breathing.

This is a solution for patients seeking a harmonious facial appearance combined with a real improvement in quality of life.

Rhinoseptoplasty is a procedure performed on patients who:

• report problems with breathing through the nose
• have a nose whose appearance and size do not match the rest of the face
• have post-traumatic or postoperative nasal deformities

What does the rhinoseptoplasty procedure involve?

The rhinoseptoplasty procedure is performed under general anesthesia and lasts from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Depending on the type of abnormality, the following surgical methods are used:

• Closed method, in which incisions are made inside the nasal cavities. In this case, absorbable sutures are used, which dissolve on their own after a few days, eliminating the need for removal. This method ensures that scars from the incisions are completely invisible. However, this method cannot be used to correct all defects.
• Open method, in which incisions are made in inconspicuous areas on the nose between its openings. This allows the surgeon easier and more complete access to all nasal structures. The scar becomes practically invisible after a few months.

After the surgery, special external stabilizing dressings are applied, which are removed after about 10-12 days, silicone plates stabilizing the nasal septum – removed after about 7 days, and sponge dressings placed inside the nostrils, which are removed within the first day after the procedure.