Solution for severe nasal congestion in winter: Turbinate rhinoplasty

For those who experience severe nasal congestion during the winter season

We recommend you undergo nasal valve surgery at the nearest urology clinic...^^

Inferior turbinate rhinoplasty is a type of nasal surgery that reduces hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate, a major cause of nasal congestion.

 

The nasal cavity serves as a passageway for air,

Adjust the temperature and humidity of the inhaled air... remove foreign substances mixed in the inhaled air,

It plays a role in secreting immune substances to suppress the activity of pathogens...

These nasal passages include the superior turbinate, middle turbinate, and inferior turbinate...

When the turbinates become enlarged due to various causes... in other words, when they become swollen

Resistance occurs in the airflow of inhaled air, leading to nasal congestion.

 

 

Normal inferior turbinate (left) and enlarged inferior turbinate (right)

 

Comparing the photo of a normal inferior turbinate above with that of an enlarged inferior turbinate...

The cause of nasal congestion will become intuitively understandable...

This hypertrophy of the hypertrophic papillae involves the enlargement of the mucosa and the hypertrophy of the mucous membrane.

The bones forming the turbinates can be divided into the turbinate bones of the enlarged nasal concha.

By partially removing the hypertrophied mucosa or bony parts of the nasal concha to widen the nasal airway...

This is a surgery to create space inside the nose to ensure proper airflow, called inferior turbinate rhinoplasty.

 

 

Cosmetic surgery to reduce the volume of the nasal septum involves techniques such as excision with surgical knives, electrocautery, cryotherapy, laser excision, and radiofrequency cauterization.

In cases accompanied by hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate bone, traditional inferior turbinate rhinoplasty involving resection of the bone and lateral mucosa, followed by covering the resection site with medial mucosa, can be performed. Additionally, partial inferior turbinate resection or submucosal resection procedures may also be carried out.

 

Nasal septum and turbinate surgery varies depending on the patient's condition.

Typically, rhinoplasty can be completed in a short time of about 10 to 30 minutes, making it less burdensome...^^

However, nasal plastic surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia...

Some pain and discomfort may occur during surgery. However, it is also reported that this can be well controlled with painkillers.

The time it takes for the mucous membrane to fully heal and recover after rhinoplasty surgery...

It takes about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery, during which continuous disinfection and care are necessary.

 

Possible side effects or aftereffects of nasal septum and turbinate surgery include

Postoperative bleeding may occur.

If the surgical site does not heal properly after surgery, scabs may form or inflammation may occur.

At this time, repeated disinfection and antibiotic intake are necessary...ㅠㅠ

Additionally, if too much of the inferior turbinate is resected, it can actually cause atrophic rhinitis, leading to symptoms such as foul odor, nasal dryness, crust formation, and bleeding...ㅠㅠ

 

After nasal septum and turbinate reduction rhinoplasty, continuous disinfection and care are necessary.

Maintaining cleanliness is more important than anything else~~~