Procedure Description:

Rhinoplasty

A type of plastic surgery called rhinoplasty modifies the size and contour of your nose. Some people get cosmetic rhinoplasty to enhance the appearance of their faces and noses. Some people have functional rhinoplasty, which enhances nasal function and breathing. Plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons are the surgeons who undertake this treatment. A nose job is the usual term for rhinoplasty.

Disease Overview:

Abnormal Nose Shape

A nasal deformity is a structural and cosmetic imperfection of the nose that causes breathing difficulties, poor sense of smell, and other issues.

Snoring and loud breathing are common in patients with nasal deformities, as are nosebleeds, dry mouth, chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus passages), and sinus infections. These problems are frequently accompanied with dissatisfaction with the form and appearance of the nose.

Nasal abnormalities can in a variety of forms, including:

Cleft palate, nasal mass, or structural weakness in the nose are examples of congenital (existing at birth) abnormalities.

Adenoids (lymph glands) enlargement: Adenoids are lymph glands located at the back of the nose. They can expand and restrict the airway, resulting in sleep apnea.

Enlarged turbinates: Each nostril has three turbinates, or baffles, that clean and humidify the air before it reaches your lungs. Swollen turbinates can make breathing via the nose difficult.

The wall of cartilage between your nasal passages is deformed or twisted to one side when you have a deviated septum. A deviated septum can occur naturally or as a result of trauma.

The saddle nose, also known as the boxer's nose, has an exceptionally flat or concave bridge. It's linked to things like trauma, cocaine misuse, and certain disorders.

Aging nose: As the sides of the nose collapse inward, the ageing process can produce drooping, which can lead to blockage.

Disease Signs and Symptoms:

The most prevalent symptom of nasal abnormalities, whether evident on the outside or concealed inside, is trouble breathing. Other signs and symptoms include:

• Breathing that is too loud
• Snoring
• Apnea (sleep deprivation)
• Congestion
• Breathing via the mouth
• Reduced olfactory or gustatory senses
• Bloody noses on a regular basis
• Sinusitis that lasts a long time (inflammation of the sinus passages)
• Sinus infections on a regular basis
• Facial pain or pressure

Disease Causes:

Nasal abnormalities can be congenital (existing at birth) or result from trauma, surgery, age, or a variety of medical disorders. The following are some of the most common medical diseases that produce alterations in the nasal structure:

• Polyps or malignancies in the nose
• Sarcoidosis
• Wegener's disease, a kind of autoimmune illness
• Polychondritisa: a connective tissue condition that affects the joints.

Disease Diagnosis:

Your nose will be examined by a medical professional with a nasal speculum. Using this portable device, your nose is gently opened so your healthcare professional may examine the inside of it. To determine whether your septum influences the size of your nasal passageways, they will examine it.

Your symptoms will also be questioned by your physician. for example.

- How much time have you spent with these symptoms?

- Do you find it hard to breathe?

- Do you experience sleep disturbances?

- Do you snore when you're asleep?

- Have you ever experienced nasal congestion or sinus problems before?

Disease Treatment:

Medication to relieve symptoms and surgery to correct the structural defect are also options for treating nasal abnormalities.

Medication may include the following:

• Headaches and sinus discomfort are treated with analgesics, which are over-the-counter drugs.
• Decongestants are medications that ease congestion and reduce nasal edoema.
• Antihistamines: While antihistamines are most commonly used to treat allergies, they can also be used to relieve congestion and dry up a runny nose.
• Steroid nasal sprays: These prescription drugs help to minimize nasal tissue irritation.

Surgical options include the following:

• Rhinoplasty is a nose reshaping procedure that is done for either better nasal function or a more attractive look.
• Septoplasty: The septum, the cartilage and bone that divides the two nasal chambers, is surgically straightened.
• Closed reduction is a non-surgical procedure for repairing a broken nose. It has been quite successful.