Functional rhinoplasty

Abstract

The wish for improved nasal breathing is one of the most common causes stated by patients who see an otorhinolaryngologist Main causes of an impaired nasal breathing are septal deviations and hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates. However, the finding that disorders of the nasal valve area also play a relevant role in the set of causes of impaired nasal breathi.ng has become more and more important.

The nasal valve is the important region responsible for air flow and nasal resistance. Collapse of this critical region produces nasal obstruction and characteristic nasal contour deformities. The nasal valve is a prominent factor when planning cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty .