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5 Common Nasal Problems That Can Be Corrected with Rhinoplasty Surgery

Your nose is central to both facial balance and breathing function. When structure or alignment is compromised—by genetics, trauma, or prior surgery—it can affect airflow, sleep, exercise tolerance, and confidence. Modern rhinoplasty addresses both aesthetics and function in a personalised way.

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1) Deviated Septum

A deviated septum blocks airflow; septorhinoplasty straightens it to improve breathing and symmetry.

When the septum (cartilage + bone between nostrils) shifts:

  • Breathing difficulty
  • Snoring
  • Chronic congestion
  • Frequent sinus infections

Septorhinoplasty can:

  • Reposition the septum
  • Strengthen internal nasal valves
  • Improve airflow and oxygen intake

Many patients report better sleep and improved stamina after correction.

Reconstructive rhinoplasty realigns fractured nasal bones and restores function.

Causes include:

  • Sports injuries
  • Accidents
  • Falls

Common issues:

  • Crooked nose
  • Airway blockage
  • Swelling & asymmetry

Reconstructive rhinoplasty:

  • Restores alignment
  • Corrects breathing obstruction
  • Rebuilds structural stability

Rhinoplasty can correct birth-related nasal deformities affecting structure and breathing.

Examples include:

  • Tissue duplication
  • Poor skin/cartilage development
  • Craniofacial clefts (Tessier classification)
  • Vascular abnormalities

Treatment may involve:

  • Structural reconstruction
  • Airway correction
  • Multi-stage planning (if complex)

Goal: Restore function and facial harmony.

Rhinoplasty refines humps, droopy tips, wide bridges, and asymmetry for balanced proportions.

The nose has:

  • Upper bony third
  • Middle cartilaginous third
  • Complex tip structure

Common concerns:

  • Dorsal hump or saddle
  • Wide/narrow bridge
  • Bulbous or droopy tip
  • Asymmetric nostrils

Primary rhinoplasty tailors proportions to your facial structure—not a template.

Revision rhinoplasty corrects breathing or cosmetic issues after prior surgery.

Reasons include:

  • Persistent breathing difficulty
  • Middle vault collapse
  • Residual deviation
  • Inadequate tip support

Techniques may involve:

  • Spreader grafts
  • Tip support grafts
  • Septal, ear, or rib cartilage grafting

Revision surgery requires advanced structural planning.

Q1. Can rhinoplasty fix breathing problems caused by a deviated septum?

Ans. Yes. Septorhinoplasty straightens the septum and reinforces internal valves to improve airflow.

Q2. What is the difference between cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty?

Ans. Cosmetic rhinoplasty focuses on shape. Functional rhinoplasty addresses airflow and structure. Many surgeries combine both.

Q3. Is rhinoplasty effective for a fractured nose?

Ans. Yes. Reconstructive rhinoplasty restores bone alignment and breathing function.

Q4. Can congenital abnormalities be corrected?

Ans. Yes. Structural rhinoplasty can improve both function and appearance, sometimes in stages.

Q5. When is revision rhinoplasty needed?

Ans. When prior surgery leaves breathing issues, asymmetry, or structural weakness.

Conclusion

Rhinoplasty is not just about appearance—it can correct airway obstruction, trauma damage, congenital deformities, and previous surgical complications. With careful evaluation and personalised planning, results can look natural while improving breathing comfort.

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