Modern Nose Surgery: Functional and Aesthetic
In addition to vital breathing functions – filtering, warming and adding moisture to the air we breath – as well as the sense of smell, the nose is also a very important part of our appearance.
Although functional problems with the nose are generally accompanied by cosmetic changes, there has been a relatively strict division between functional nose surgery and cosmetic nose surgery since the middle of the 20th century. The former has mainly been the domain of ear, nose and throat specialist and has focused on the inside of the nose, the aim being primarily to improve function, while plastic surgeons were involved in aesthetic improvements and focused on more external work.
The division often meant that a number of compromises were required of patients, for example patients undergoing cosmetic nasal surgery experienced no improvement in their breathing restrictions…and sometimes such conditions were even worsened. Likewise patients who underwent correction of a functional problem might have been less that satisfied with the results as the appearance of the nose was not adequately addressed.
Nasal surgery with a combined functional and aesthetic focus involves a combination of techniques. This method means that it is possible to optimally correct problems, taking into account both nasal function and the appearance of the nose.
Further information:
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History of Rhinoplasty: From the “Indian nose” to modern Septo-rhinoplasty Read more … |
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The Entire Process From the first interview to follow-up care Read more … |
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Gallery Sample outcomes Read more … |
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Accommodations Read more … |
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