Can Rhinoplasty Improve Breathing?
Rhinoplasty offers a definitive treatment for many nasal breathing problems. It can also reshape and sculpt the nose to achieve your desired look. Your SAS surgeons specialize in all types of rhinoplasty and other facial surgical procedures.
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Cosmetic rhinoplasty improves the appearance of the nose. It can alter your nose’s shape, size, and other features to achieve your desired appearance. Many people have a cosmetic rhinoplasty because they feel their nose is out of balance with their other features. Rhinoplasty can achieve facial harmony and a more symmetrical appearance.
Functional Rhinoplasty
Functional rhinoplasty improves how well you can breathe through your nose. Many functional rhinoplasties correct a deviated septum, which occurs when the divider between your nostrils is out of place. The procedure can also correct obstructions, repair trauma, and fix the results of a past rhinoplasty.
How Does Rhinoplasty Work?
Your surgeon will use tiny incisions to access the nasal bones, cartilage, and tissue. He will sculpt and shape them during the procedure to achieve your desired appearance. Both types of rhinoplasty use one of these two surgical techniques:
Open Rhinoplasty
During an open rhinoplasty, your surgeon will use incisions inside the nose and one across the columella, the divider between the nostrils. The scar is hidden in the crease and will be almost impossible to see when healed. The procedure gives your surgeon more access to the structures of your nose so he can perform more complex reshaping.
Closed Rhinoplasty
People who want more minor changes, such as smoothing away bumps, may be good candidates for closed rhinoplasty. This procedure gives the surgeon less access, so he will often use this technique for less complicated procedures. While a closed rhinoplasty leaves no external scars, your surgeon will make recommendations based on your anticipated results.
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
Rhinoplasty costs vary depending on several factors. These include:
- Your surgeon
- Your location
- The purpose of your rhinoplasty
- The complexity of your procedure
Insurance may cover functional rhinoplasty in cases where they find it necessary to help you breathe. It will not cover cosmetic procedures. It may cover procedures to reconstruct and reshape a nose damaged by trauma or injury.
