Nasal breathing issues can significantly impact your quality of life, leading to symptoms like nasal congestion, mouth breathing, snoring, and poor sleep. A deviated septum—a condition where the cartilage and bone that divide the nasal passages are off-center—is one of the most common causes of breathing difficulties. While rhinoplasty is often associated with cosmetic enhancements, it can also be a powerful solution for improving nasal function.
At Specialty Aesthetic Surgery, our expertise includes both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, and for many individuals, a single procedure can address structural issues while enhancing the appearance of the nose.
What is Rhinoplasty or Nose Surgery?
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose surgery or a “nose job,” is a procedure that reshapes or reconstructs the nose. It can be performed for cosmetic reasons, such as refining the nose’s shape or size, or for functional reasons, including correcting structural abnormalities that impair breathing.
Functional rhinoplasty often overlaps with a septoplasty, which is the procedure specifically intended to correct a deviated septum. When both cosmetic and functional concerns are addressed in one surgery, it’s often referred to as a septorhinoplasty.
Unlike purely cosmetic procedures, functional rhinoplasty is typically performed to restore or improve airflow through the nasal passages. This type of surgery is highly individualized and often recommended when non-surgical treatments (like nasal sprays or breathing strips) fail to provide relief.
