Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
227 questions
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…
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…
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