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Functional rhinoplasty in Dallas

Functional rhinoplasty in Dallas is a recommended surgery for patients with difficulty breathing or previous injury to the nose. Functional rhinoplasty unblocks the nasal passages and allows better airflow, fewer sinus infections, better sleep, and a better sense of smell. Dallas board-certified Dr. Azouz is a functional rhinoplasty specialist; he has helped patients correct the nose’s anatomy to relieve nasal obstructions and improve patients well being. Functional rhinoplasty might be covered by insurance and performed as day surgery. Request your functional rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. Azouz and take the first step to correct breathing problems.

Functional Rhinoplasty

Am I a candidate for a Functional rhinoplasty?

Candidates for a functional rhinoplasty include patients who have difficulty breathing, a previous injury to the nose, or someone born with a narrow or crooked nasal passage. A functional rhinoplasty can increase the nasal passages, correct a deviated septum, and reshape and reposition cartilage.

Symptoms of nasal obstruction

The symptoms of nasal obstruction include poor breathing and movement of air through the nose, frequent sinus infections, poor sense of smell, and feel of the nose being “blocked” or “plugged”.

Functional rhinoplasty benefits

Functional rhinoplasty assists in unblocking the pathway of air into the nose allow patients to correct breathing problems. This can be especially beneficial in patients who have:

Sleep apnea
Excessive congestion
Postnasal drip
Difficulty breathing through the nose
Severe seasonal allergies
Poor sense of smell
Improvement in sinusitis
Less frequent cold and flu-like symptom

Rhinoplasty terminology

What is a functional rhinoplasty?

A functional rhinoplasty refers to surgery within the nose that addresses the breathing and function of the nose. A functional rhinoplasty can be performed with or without a cosmetic rhinoplasty.

What is a septoplasty?

A septoplasty addresses the wall which divides the two halves of the nose internally. When a functional rhinoplasty is combined with a septoplasty it is termed a septorhinoplasty. Straightening the septum can be beneficial in unblocking the side of the nose to which the septum deviates.

How is a functional rhinoplasty different than a cosmetic rhinoplasty?

A cosmetic rhinoplasty (nose job) affects the appearance of the nose in order to make it look better. This is the procedure that is often referred to as a “nose job”. A functional rhinoplasty can be performed in conjunction with a cosmetic rhinoplasty.

Can a Functional rhinoplasty be combined with a cosmetic rhinoplasty and other plastic surgeries?

Yes, functional rhinoplasty can be paired with a cosmetic rhinoplasty and other plastic surgeries, such as:

How Functional rhinoplasty is performed in Dallas?

A functional rhinoplasty involves realigning the nasal septum and reducing the turbinates. Functional rhinoplasty is a day surgery that is usually performed under sedation. Dr. Azouz has had significant success in performing a functional rhinoplasty that is definitive, meaning it does not need to be performed again. Dr. Azouz has also performed definitive functional rhinoplasty on patients who have had their first surgery performed elsewhere.

Anesthesia for Functional rhinoplasty

A functional rhinoplasty performed by Dr. Azouz is done under local and sedation. Dr. Azouz’s patients report less nausea, more pain control, and a quicker recovery using local and sedation anesthetic. General anesthesia can be performed if necessary for patients who require it.

Functional rhinoplasty recovery

Functional rhinoplasty is generally associated with a quick recovery. Patients are restricted from performing heavy activities such as CrossFit, endurance running, contact sports, and lifting for 4-6 weeks after surgery. There is usually no packing that needs to be placed in the nose. Patients can have some congestion that can last 2-3 weeks after surgery. This is generally from swelling inside the nose. Significant epistaxis (nose bleed) is rare after functional rhinoplasty.

Will a functional rhinoplasty change my voice?

A functional rhinoplasty does not generally alter the tone, pitch, or volume of the voice.

How long will my nose be swollen after a rhinoplasty?

The nose consists of many layers including skin, cartilage, and mucosa. Swelling can become trapped within these layers after surgery. The swelling is heavily dependent on the amount of surgery performed, the patient’s skin quality, and if the surgery is primary or secondary. While the majority of swelling will improve five to ten days after surgery, some patients report that their nose will continue to shrink even a year or longer after surgery. There are many techniques to reduce swelling after rhinoplasty. These include taping, silicone gel, and massaging and moisturizing the nose.

Why does functional rhinoplasty reduce the frequency of sinusitis?

The sinuses produce up to 2 liters of mucus a day. With nasal anatomy that is functioning properly the mucous travels to the back of the nose and throat. When a deviated septum or enlarged nasal turbinates block the outflow the mucus can build up, cause pressure, and even become inflamed or infected.

Does medical insurance cover a Functional rhinoplasty?

Many medical insurance plans do include functional rhinoplasty as a covered procedure, but not all. Dr. Azouz generally needs to perform a preauthorization to determine if functional rhinoplasty is a covered procedure with the specific plan. In case your insurance does not cover functional rhinoplasty, Dr. Azouz offers different financing options for his patients.

Functional rhinoplasty cost

A functional rhinoplasty cost depends on the areas that plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz will need to treat. After your initial consultation, Dr. Azouz will provide an estimated cost of your functional rhinoplasty and inform the different financing options available to make affordable your functional rhinoplasty in Dallas.

Functional rhinoplasty results

The success of the functional rhinoplasty can be felt right away, and the patient will breathe easier. If the patient decided to combine functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, patients will see nose reshaping truly definitive results around 12-14 months after the surgery,

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Azouz

If you are a patient concerned with nasal function and breathing problems, functional rhinoplasty in Dallas might address these problems. Call at 972-702-8888 or schedule an appointment with plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz to evaluate your case.

Functional Rhinoplasty FAQs

What are the different types of nose Jobs?

The different types of nose jobs include:

Open Rhinoplasty- a cut is made on the outside of the nose.
Closed Rhinoplasty- a cut is made inside the nose only.
Secondary Rhinoplasty- a patient has had a rhinoplasty before.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty- no cuts are made and filler is injected in the nose.

A functional rhinoplasty can be combined with any of the above procedures and is performed inside the nose without any outer incisions.

When can I have a functional rhinoplasty after a cosmetic rhinoplasty?

Do they break your nose to fix a deviated septum?

What is the best age for a functional rhinoplasty?

How long does a functional rhinoplasty take?

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING

“A huuuuuuge thanks to Dr. Azouz and the wonderful job he did on my laser resurfacing. I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day and I couldn't have achieved that level of confidence without him! So grateful!” - Katie

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