What problems can rhinoplasty address? This is one of the most common questions patients ask their plastic surgeons. Although rhinoplasty can reshape or reconstruct the nose to improve its appearance, it also offers many more advantages. 

Whether you’re looking to correct a nasal deformity, enhance facial harmony, or address breathing difficulties, rhinoplasty offers a customizable solution to address a wide range of nasal concerns. 

What Happens During Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty involves surgical techniques to reshape the nasal structure, including cartilage and bone. Depending on the patient’s goals and anatomical features, the procedure may involve removing, adding, or rearranging nasal tissue to achieve a more balanced and proportional appearance.

What Problems Can Rhinoplasty Address?

The main problem rhinoplasty can resolve is nasal deformities. It can correct a variety of nasal deformities, including a crooked nose, nasal hump, bulbous tip, or asymmetrical nostrils. By reshaping the nasal framework, surgeons can improve the overall symmetry and contour of the nose, enhancing facial aesthetics.

It can also improve breathing difficulties. Functional rhinoplasty focuses on improving nasal function and airflow for individuals experiencing breathing difficulties due to structural abnormalities or nasal obstruction. Techniques such as septoplasty or turbinate reduction can address deviated septum, nasal valve collapse, or enlarged turbinates. 

Rhinoplasty can also repair nasal injuries or trauma resulting from accidents, sports injuries, or previous surgeries. Reconstruction of the nasal framework can restore both aesthetic appearance and nasal function for individuals who have experienced nasal damage.

Moreover, individuals born with congenital nasal anomalies, such as a cleft lip or palate, may benefit from rhinoplasty. This procedure can improve nasal symmetry, shape, and function. 

Lastly, rhinoplasty is often sought for cosmetic reasons to enhance the overall appearance of the nose and achieve facial harmony. 

Book Your Rhinoplasty Appointment in California 

Are you considering rhinoplasty to address cosmetic or functional nasal concerns? If so, call (408) 559-4700 and schedule an appointment with Regina Rosenthal, MD, FACS. 

Dr. Rosenthal is here to discuss your goals and help you get the best outcome from this procedure. Take the first step towards achieving a more balanced, functional, and aesthetically pleasing nose today.