Functional rhinoplasty in adults

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Functional rhinoplasty

Functional rhinoplasty is a surgery to improve nasal patency by changing the structure of the external nose (rhinoplasty) and correcting the nasal septum (septoplasty). This procedure is performed primarily for medical reasons to restore normal nasal breathing.

Indications for functional rhinoplasty

Deformation of the nose after trauma or congenital
Curved nasal septum causing difficulty breathing
Chronic nasal obstruction resistant to pharmacological treatment
Frequent sinus infections associated with impaired nasal ventilation
Chronic rhinosinusitis
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (if the cause is abnormal nasal anatomy)
Problems with equalizing pressure in the ears (e.g. in divers, pilots)
Preparation for the procedure:
ENT consultation and assessment of indications with photographic documentation
Imaging tests (computed tomography of the sinuses) if required
Blood tests and anesthesia consultation
Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g. aspirin, clopidogrel)

Preparation for the procedure:

ENT consultation and assessment of indications with photographic documentation
Imaging tests (computed tomography of the sinuses) if required
Blood tests and anesthesia consultation
Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g. aspirin, clopidogrel)

The course, advantages, recovery after rhinoseptoplasty surgery

The course of the operation

Anesthesia – usually general
Making external or intranasal incisions, tissue preparation
Septoplasty – surgical straightening of the nasal septum by removing or repositioning deformed fragments of cartilage and bone
Correction of external nose structures:
Closing surgical wounds with sutures
Introduction of an intranasal tamponade (optional) to limit bleeding

Advantages of functional rhinoseptoplasty

Improved nasal breathing
Reduction in snoring and improved sleep quality
Reduction in the frequency of sinus infections
Better quality of life and greater daily comfort
Possibility of simultaneous improvement of the appearance of the nose

Post-surgery recovery

Hospitalization: 1-2 days (usually discharged the same day)
Removal of dressings: after 1-3 days (if used)
Return to normal activity: after 1-2 weeks
Avoid physical exertion: for approx. 6 weeks
Rinsing the nose with saline to clean the nose and accelerate healing
Use of healing ointments

Possible complications

Post-operative bleeding
Swelling and bruising
Temporary disorders of the sense of smell
Rare: infections, nasal septum perforation

Functional rhinoseptoplasty is an effective procedure that improves nasal patency and quality of life. If nasal obstruction makes everyday functioning difficult, you have had a nose injury in the past or your nose has been deformed since birth – it is worth consulting an otolaryngologist to consider surgery.

See the effects of functional rhinoseptoplasty

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Functional rhinoplasty in adults