How Rhinoplasty Can Help You Breathe

Although many people have a rhinoplasty for purely cosmetic reasons, your surgeon can also use the opportunity to clear any blockages or to correct a deviated septum. Even if you don’t have a specific issue that needs to be addressed, a good cosmetic surgeon in London will always ensure that your rhinoplasty does not affect your breathing. It is essential for the cosmetic changes to be planned carefully so that they don’t impair the function of your nose.

Symptoms of Breathing Obstruction

Getting existing obstructions fixed during your rhinoplasty in London, or ensuring that you have an experienced surgeon who won’t create any issues while performing cosmetic work, is very important. Problems with the shape or structure of your nose can be very uncomfortable and may even cause serious problems such as sleep apnoea. You can experience symptoms such as headaches, nosebleeds, frequent sinus problems and infections, snoring, loud breathing and facial pain.

Treating Obstructed Breathing During c

The most common issue to be corrected during rhinoplasty surgery in London is a deviated septum. The septum is the dividing tissue between the two halves of your nasal cavity. For most people, the spaces on wither side of this wall of bone and cartilage will be about the same shape and size. However, some people are born with a septum that is crooked or asymmetrical. The septum can also become misaligned as a result of trauma. Correcting a deviated septum during your rhinoplasty in London is relatively simple. The doctor simple needs to remove a small amount of bone or cartilage from the septum in order to make it more symmetrical. Similar techniques can be used to correct problems in other parts of the nose. An experienced surgeon should be able to make breathing easier at the same time as the appearance of your nose is improved.