Rhinoplasty VS Septoplasty

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Rhinoplasty refers to a procedure which intends to rectify nasal imperfections. This is considered as one of the oldest and most popular cosmetic surgical procedure. This procedure is usually done to correct a deviated septum or a nasal hump. It is also done to reshape the nose, in order to get a more symmetrically defined appearance.

Most often, this surgery is performed for aesthetic purposes and involves either decreasing a bulky nose or augmenting the nasal bridge. The latter is usually done with the use of various implants, which is either cartilage or bone, depending on the client’s case and the surgeon’s experience in utilizing the material. 

Read the 10 Qualifications of a Good Rhinoplasty Surgeon.

Rhinoplasty can be performed under 3 techniques, namely: the open, closed and the delivery technique. For the open and the closed method, the main differences are its incisions. The former’s incision is placed inside the nose while the latter’s incision is created inside it. However, the closed technique is known to be quicker than the open method as it provides a better means for re-shaping the cartilages and the nose’s skeletal framework. 

While rhinoplasty may be done in various ways, Septoplasty can only be made in a single method.

Septoplasty is a nose procedure involving the correction of our septum’s contour. The septum is pertained as the middle part of our nose; it is the path which separates the 2 nostrils apart. The procedure is done to correct an improperly placed septum. It is important to repair such problem because if it remains uncorrected, it cannot perform its role well.

A septoplasty is sometimes done to a person who has undergone a failed rhinoplasty, wherein it aimed to reduce the size of the nose. The said alteration could have minimized the air taken in by the body, resulting to difficulty in breathing. Thus, it needs immediate corrective surgery which should be done by a licensed cosmetic surgeon.

Most people are not aware that the septum does the following functions: strengthening the nose, backing up the nasal mucous membranes and taking control of the air flow while we breathe. Thus, if septoplasty is not done or improperly done, it can disrupt the nasal air flow which is quite dangerous. Moreover, since the breathing is hampered, the body may lack the oxygen it needs for survival.

Either you opt to undergo rhinoplasty or septoplasty, both are required to have pre-operative and post-operative evaluation. In most cases, those who are suffering from medical conditions are not permitted to undergo the procedure. Your previous medications are also noted to ensure safety and eliminate the possibility of intolerable adverse effects. Moreover, both procedures require sedation during the procedure.

Thus, either procedure you would want to undertake, you have to consult a widely experienced surgeon. Since both require critical skills, careful handling and great accuracy, you need to choose someone who can give you the best results. There are a lot of cosmetic surgery websites online which can assist you in explaining these procedures. You can ask anything about nose jobs in order to clear up your mind and help you decide.

Overall, the difference between rhinoplasty and septoplasty are the following: the former can be performed under 3 different means while the latter is constrained in a single method. Rhinoplasty is performed for aesthetic or corrective purposes while septoplasty is solely dedicated for noses which require necessary repair. Moreover, septoplasty would usually follow after a not so good rhinoplasty procedure.