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What is a Functional Rhinoplasty?

This specialized procedure improves nasal airflow, corrects breathing difficulties, and improves overall nasal function. Dr. Klausner's expertise ensures that functional rhinoplasty reinforces the nasal structure to optimize its functionality, providing patients with improved breathing and enhanced facial aesthetics.

Reasons Patients Opt for Functional Rhinoplasty

Functional rhinoplasty offers many benefits, both practical and aesthetic:

  • Improved Breathing: Functional rhinoplasty addresses structural issues within the nose that can hinder proper airflow, resulting in improved breathing and enhanced overall respiratory function.
  • Correction of Deviations: This procedure can correct nasal septum deviations, turbinate hypertrophy, and other anatomical abnormalities contributing to nasal obstruction, alleviating breathing difficulties.
  • Enhanced Quality of Life: Functional rhinoplasty can significantly improve your quality of life by addressing chronic breathing problems, reducing congestion, and supporting overall comfort.
  • Improved Facial Aesthetics: While prioritizing functionality, a functional rhinoplasty also aims to achieve facial balance and harmony, improving overall aesthetic appearance.
  • Preservation of Nasal Structure: Dr. Klausner's expertise in functional rhinoplasty ensures that structural integrity is maintained or restored, preventing potential complications and supporting long-lasting results.
  • Customized Approach: Each functional rhinoplasty procedure is tailored to the individual's specific practical concerns and aesthetic goals, providing a comprehensive solution that addresses both aspects.
  • Minimized Risk of Revision: Functional rhinoplasty performed by a skilled surgeon like Dr. Klausner reduces the risk of revision surgeries and increases the chances of achieving satisfactory results in a single procedure.
  • Enhanced Confidence: By improving the nose's operational and aesthetic aspects, functional rhinoplasty can boost self-confidence and contribute to an overall positive self-image.

These benefits highlight the significant impact a functional rhinoplasty can have on your life by improving both nasal function and overall well-being.

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Functional Rhinoplasty: The Procedure

The functional rhinoplasty procedure, performed by Dr. Lee Ann M. Klausner, involves a meticulous approach to address structural issues within the nose while maintaining or enhancing its aesthetic appearance. This specialized surgery often incorporates septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and cartilage grafting to improve nasal airflow, correct breathing difficulties, and restore proper functionality. Dr. Klausner's surgical expertise ensures that each step is tailored to the patient's unique anatomical needs and desired outcomes. By precisely reshaping and refining the nasal structure, functional rhinoplasty not only enhances breathing but also contributes to a more aesthetic facial appearance.

Recovering From Your Functional Rhinoplasty

Recovery from functional rhinoplasty, overseen by Dr. Lee Ann M. Klausner, typically involves a manageable healing process. While initial swelling and bruising may occur, these effects gradually subside over the first few weeks following the procedure. Patients often experience minimal discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication. Dr. Klausner provides personalized post-operative instructions to optimize the healing journey, which may include keeping the head elevated, avoiding strenuous activities, and adhering to a gentle skincare regimen.

As the swelling diminishes, patients will begin to notice an improvement in nasal breathing and overall comfort. The results of functional rhinoplasty become increasingly evident, and the aesthetic enhancements to the nose start to balance the facial features. While the full effects may take several months to manifest fully, patients can expect a renewed sense of breathing ease and confidence. Dr. Klausner's dedication to patient care ensures that the recovery process is closely monitored and optimized, allowing patients to enjoy the functional and aesthetic benefits of their improved nasal function with increased confidence.

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