Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
173 questions
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…
Risks & ComplicationsRead answer →How is anesthesia dosage adjusted for body weight or medical conditions?
Dr. Kim personally administers your sedation anesthesia — he determines the dosage and gives the injection himself, based on your individual weight, age…
Anesthesia & Surgical SafetyRead answer →What is septoplasty and how is it different from septorhinoplasty?
Septoplasty is a purely functional procedure focused solely on straightening a deviated septum to improve breathing, without changing the external…
Functional Rhinoplasty & BreathingRead answer →Can a wide nasal bridge be narrowed?
Yes — a wide bony bridge is narrowed through controlled osteotomies, precisely planned fractures that allow Dr. Kim to move the nasal bones inward toward…
Bridge, Dorsum & Structural ConcernsRead answer →How does the clinic handle complications after I've returned home?
For anything that feels like a true medical emergency — severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing — go to your local emergency room…
Risks & ComplicationsRead answer →Who monitors me during surgery?
During surgery, your care involves two clearly separated roles: Dr. Kim and his surgical team focus entirely on the procedure itself, while a dedicated…
Anesthesia & Surgical SafetyRead answer →Do I need to see an ENT specialist separately for breathing issues?
No — our clinic doesn't work through a referral arrangement with a separate ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist.
Functional Rhinoplasty & BreathingRead answer →What causes a saddle nose deformity and how is it fixed?
A saddle nose deformity is a collapse of the middle portion of the nasal bridge, creating a concave, scooped-out appearance from the side profile.
Bridge, Dorsum & Structural ConcernsRead answer →What is implant extrusion and how common is it?
Implant extrusion refers to a synthetic implant, such as silicone, gradually working its way toward the skin surface over time, eventually becoming…
Risks & ComplicationsRead answer →Is sedation anesthesia safe for international patients?
Sedation anesthesia is administered the same way regardless of a patient's nationality — safety depends on standard pre-operative screening, proper dosing…
Anesthesia & Surgical SafetyRead answer →What is diced cartilage and how is it used?
Diced cartilage refers to cartilage that's been cut into small pieces rather than shaped as a single solid block.
Rib Cartilage & Ribfit TechniqueRead answer →Is rib cartilage safer than synthetic implants long-term?
In several important respects, yes. As living, autologous tissue, rib cartilage integrates with the body rather than remaining a permanent foreign object…
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