Can Rhinoplasty Improve Breathing Problems?
2 months ago
I have difficulty breathing due to a deviated septum and nasal obstruction. Can rhinoplasty also correct functional issues like blocked nasal passages, or is it primarily a cosmetic procedure? How effective is it for improving breathing?
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Yes, rhinoplasty can address both cosmetic and functional concerns. When performed to improve breathing, it’s often combined with septoplasty to correct a deviated septum or other structural issues causing nasal obstruction.
This combination is sometimes called functional or septorhinoplasty. The procedure can be highly effective in improving airflow, reducing congestion, and relieving breathing difficulties, while also reshaping the nose for a natural, balanced appearance.
Success depends on careful pre-operative evaluation and precise surgical technique to correct internal structures without compromising cosmetic results.
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