Functional Rhinoplasty - SM Plastic Surgery

Where the operation is classified as treatment for a nasal condition, cover may apply depending on the private or indemnity insurance you hold. Only surgery or treatment carried out for therapeutic purposes is eligible for indemnity cover, and this is not something that applies only at our clinic. Whether cover applies, and to what extent, differs with the terms of the policy you hold.

This is the cartilage at the centre of the nose that holds its midline. When the septal cartilage deviates, airflow narrows on one side, which can bring on rhinitis or sinusitis, and the line of the nose is often crooked as well. Septal correction straightens the deviated septum and can refine the nose line at the same time.

The nasal valve regulates breathing; when the area above the tip hollows, the airway narrows, bringing nasal obstruction, and the bridge is often low as well. Surgery that widens the narrowed valve can make breathing easier.

Yes. When chronic rhinitis persists, the mucosa or bony structure of the inferior turbinate inside the nose enlarges, bringing symptoms such as nasal obstruction, snoring and impaired smell. Radiofrequency reduction of the mucosa and similar approaches can restore an open airway.

Yes — it is the heart of functional rhinoplasty at SM Plastic Surgery. Surgery for the nasal condition and rhinoplasty are carried out in one operation, addressing the outside and inside of the nose together. Anaesthesia and recovery are needed only once, and the degree of improvement varies with the state of the nose.

Surgery takes about 1 hour, with sutures out after 5–7 days. Around 2–3 follow-up visits are needed, with no hospital stay. A return to daily life is possible after 7–14 days.