Rhinoplasty for Functional vs. cosmetic reasons, what’s the difference? If you want to change or repair the shape of your nose, whatever the reason, rhinoplasty is one of the solutions. Rhinoplasty, widely known as the nose job, is a kind of cosmetic surgery to modify the bone and cartilage in the nose area.
Although this treatment is getting more and more popular currently, rhinoplasty is considered one of the most complex surgeries. That’s why, before deciding to undergo this treatment, make sure that you have gained much information about the types of Rhinoplasty possibly done by the cosmetic surgeon whether for functional or cosmetic reasons. What are they?
Types of Rhinoplasty Procedures
There are at least 4 types of Rhinoplasty based on the procedure. The purposes and the final results will be different. What are they?
Reduction Rhinoplasty
Reduction rhinoplasty is a type of rhinoplasty to reduce the size of the nose. Well, some people don’t feel confident with their faces because they think their noses are too big, too pointed, or not proportional to their faces. That’s why they decided to take the reduction Rhinoplasty procedure.
The procedure is by shaping back the structure of the nose. After cutting some bone and cartilage parts, the cosmetic surgeon put back the cartilage that had been reshaped. In case you think your nose is too flat and you want it to be a little bit pointy, it is possible also to undergo this treatment. However, the surgeon commonly suggests you undergo nose implants or augmentation Rhinoplasty.
Augmentation Rhinoplasty
Augmentation rhinoplasty purpose is to improve the proportion of the nose. Patients who want to take this procedure commonly have a problem with their nose being too small or too flat whether genetically or because of injuries.
The procedure is by building the bridge of the nose with the method of bone or tissue grafts. If there is not enough tissue as the material for the graft, the surgeon may use artificial materials such as silicon. For better results, the patient may not only need silicon but also a skin graft. This method is to avoid any wound on the tip of the nose as well as to bring a more natural final result.
Post-Trauma Rhinoplasty
Just like the name, this nose job procedure is conducted for those who experience any injury that damages the shape of their nose. The types of injuries vary such as nose fracture, damaged cartilage, change of the nose shape, problems in septum, breathing difficulties, and more.
The procedure of post-trauma Rhinoplasty is broader than the other types. It can even combine the 2 Rhinoplasty types mentioned earlier. Besides, the surgery can be undergone several times until the nose condition is 100% repaired. Of course, the purpose of this Rhinoplasty is not only to bring back the appearance of the nose but also to make sure that the nose functions properly as an organ for breathing.
Corrective Rhinoplasty
Corrective rhinoplasty is known also as the reconstructive rhinoplasty or nose job. It is named that way because the main purpose of this procedure is to fix the failure of the surgery conducted in the earlier procedure. The scope is also broad by applying the reduction, augmentation surgeries, or even both.
Corrective Rhinoplasty is rarely done. However, if there are patients who request the procedure, they commonly have problems related to the result of the previous surgery. For example, the result generates problems related to their respiratory tracts or the patients are simply not satisfied with the results.
After knowing the types of rhinoplasty procedures, let’s talk about 2 primary reasons for rhinoplasty. They are for functional and cosmetic reasons. What are the differences between them? And what are the types of procedures suitable for them?
Rhinoplasty for Functional Reasons
Rhinoplasty for functional reasons refers to the rhinoplasty treatment undergone for medical purposes. There are indeed some conditions when a nose cannot function optimally like what it must be. For example, some people find it hard to breathe just because of the shape of their respiratory tract in the nose area.
Some others also experience a certain blockage in their respiratory tract because of the nose’s structural reasons. Consequently, they get further problems such as sleep apnea, snoring, and even insomnia because of the inability to breathe properly. In addition, rhinoplasty is also an effective treatment for those with congenital defects and injuries in the nose area.
The best type of rhinoplasty procedure for this problem is the post-trauma procedure. Instead of only focusing on the shape construction of the nose, the surgeon also pays attention to the function of the nose after the procedure. The final result expected is that the nose functions without any problem, as well as the appearance of the nose, also looks good and healthy.
Some surgeons also suggest the patients undergo augmentation Rhinoplasty in some cases. This procedure is suitable for patients with injuries in the areas of the bridges.
Rhinoplasty for Cosmetic Reasons
So, how about rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons? Different from the functional ones, rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons is only for aesthetic purposes. The patient, in general, doesn’t have any medical problems related to their noses and respiratory tracts. Their purpose in undergoing rhinoplasty is purely to make their nose shape and appearance look better. This way, they can feel more confident with their noses.
There are some ways the cosmetic surgeon can change and repair the shape of your nose. They are by repairing the position of the septum or the partition between 2 nostrils, changing the shapes and sizes of the nostrils, adjusting the shape and the size of the nose with the face, repairing asymmetrical nose’s shape, changing the shape of the tip of the nose, and changing the philtrum between the nose and upper lip.
Those ways or methods of rhinoplasty are considered safe because they don’t directly touch the vital nerves in the nose area. Besides, they also can repair the structure of the nose and even face without drastically changing your face. If you are interested in repairing your nose subtly, you can choose one of the methods mentioned above.
The types of rhinoplasty suggested for cosmetic reasons are the reduction or augmentation procedures. It depends on what kind of final results to have later. Besides, a corrective procedure is also applicable if the rhinoplasty is conducted to repair another surgery conducted previously.
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Consult your condition first and share what you want related to the nose job. Check his schedule for the best services and treatments. So, what are you waiting for? dr. Gede Wara Samsarga, Sp. B.P.R.E., Subsp. K.M.(K), FICS is the right choice for rhinoplasty and other reconstructive and aesthetic treatments in Bali. For more information and appointment, Please contact BIMC Hospital Kuta at +62 361 761263, BIMC Call Centre at +62811 3960 8500 (WA text only).
