Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
172 questions
What type of anesthesia is used for rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty doesn't require general anesthesia — our clinic performs all nose surgeries, including primary rhinoplasty, revision cases, and procedures…
Anesthesia & Surgical SafetyRead answer →Will fixing a deviated septum change the outside appearance of my nose?
Not necessarily — septoplasty, the purely functional correction of a deviated septum, is designed specifically to leave the external appearance of your…
Functional Rhinoplasty & BreathingRead answer →Can a bump or bony irregularity be smoothed without full surgery?
For a small, purely bony bump with no other concerns about your nose, a limited procedure focused specifically on that irregularity is sometimes possible…
Bridge, Dorsum & Structural ConcernsRead answer →Is nasal asymmetry after surgery normal, or a complication?
Some degree of asymmetry is genuinely normal, both before and after rhinoplasty — virtually no face is perfectly symmetrical, and a small amount of…
Risks & ComplicationsRead answer →What happens if I have allergies to anesthesia medications?
If you have a known allergy to any sedation medication, disclosing this clearly during your consultation and pre-operative screening is essential — this…
Anesthesia & Surgical SafetyRead answer →Can turbinate reduction help with chronic nasal congestion?
Yes — turbinates are the internal structures that warm and humidify the air you breathe, but when they become chronically swollen (often due to allergies…
Functional Rhinoplasty & BreathingRead answer →How is bridge height customized to fit an international patient's face?
Bridge height is never determined by a single standard or ethnicity-specific formula — it's calculated relative to your individual facial proportions…
Bridge, Dorsum & Structural ConcernsRead answer →What are signs of infection I should watch for?
Key signs to watch for include increasing redness or warmth around the surgical area, swelling that worsens rather than gradually improves after the first…
Risks & ComplicationsRead answer →Why does the clinic use sedation instead of general anesthesia for rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty — including cases involving rib cartilage harvesting — doesn't require the deeper systemic effects of general anesthesia to be performed…
Anesthesia & Surgical SafetyRead answer →What causes nasal valve collapse and how is it treated?
Nasal valve collapse occurs when the narrowest part of the nasal airway — located where the upper and lower cartilage sections meet, or further back near…
Functional Rhinoplasty & BreathingRead answer →What is osteotomy and when is it necessary?
Osteotomy is a controlled, precisely planned fracture of the nasal bones, performed with fine surgical instruments to reposition the bone structure …
Bridge, Dorsum & Structural ConcernsRead answer →Can scar tissue cause long-term problems?
Internal scar tissue, which forms as a normal part of healing after any rhinoplasty, is usually not problematic — but in some cases, it can contract or…
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