Functional Rhinoplasty
Dr. Henry Mentz is a triple board-certified, award-winning plastic surgeon who combines finesse and extensive surgical expertise to achieve dramatic, yet natural-looking results at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) in Houston.
What is functional rhinoplasty?
Functional rhinoplasty corrects abnormalities that obstruct nasal breathing. By correcting these problems, functional rhinoplasty helps patients breathe much more easily, thereby enhancing quality of life. These issues can be due to a birth defect, a deformity that has developed, an injury that has occurred, or trauma to the nose. Symptoms may include:
- Impaired breathing
- Nasal congestion
- Impaired breathing
- Nasal congestion
- Impaired breathing
- Nasal congestion
- Impaired breathing
- Nasal congestion
Commonly Addressed Conditions with Functional Rhinoplasty
Deviated septum
A septoplasty is typically used to correct a deviated septum. This procedure aligns the septum by re-positioning or trimming it, or by replacing the bone and cartilage. A deviated septum can be an incredibly frustrating condition, and may cause migraines, noisy breathing/snoring, dripping nose, sinus infections, facial pain, and congestion.
Nasal polyps
Although nasal polyps are benign, they’re still polyps — which means that they are growths. This means they can impact breathing or create sinus infections. Functional rhinoplasty can be done to remove these polyps from the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses, making it much easier to breathe.
Deviated septum
A septoplasty is typically used to correct a deviated septum. This procedure aligns the septum by re-positioning or trimming it, or by replacing the bone and cartilage. A deviated septum can be an incredibly frustrating condition, and may cause migraines, noisy breathing/snoring, dripping nose, sinus infections, facial pain, and congestion.
Nasal polyps
Although nasal polyps are benign, they’re still polyps — which means that they are growths. This means they can impact breathing or create sinus infections. Functional rhinoplasty can be done to remove these polyps from the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses, making it much easier to breathe.
Recovery
The majority of functional rhinoplasty patients require about 1 to 2 weeks for recovery. Depending on your specific surgery, a splint may be positioned over the nose to help with healing. If you receive a splint, it is typically removed one week following surgery.
Most patients experience bruising, swelling, and mild soreness during recovery. To help manage pain, Dr. Mentz may prescribe prescription medication. This can be discussed during your consultation, along with any other questions or concerns you may have.
Dr. Mentz: Your Houston Revision Rhinoplasty Surgeon
If you’re interested in revision rhinoplasty in the Houston area, you’ve come to the perfect place. With 50% of Dr. Mentz’s surgeries each year consisting of facial procedures (which includes rhinoplasties), you are getting a surgeon with expertise and experience. As the first triple board-certified doctor in the U.S. (Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery), Dr. Mentz is a highly sought-after, internationally respected plastic surgeon. Since 1991, he has been one of the leading experts in aesthetic plastic surgery, and he has received numerous prestigious honors for his contributions to the medical industry. In addition, his clinic is one of the only practices that provide a signature concierge surgical and recovery experience. With a warm, compassionate, friendly, and professional demeanor, Dr. Mentz makes it his mission to deliver an exceptional patient experience that results in your aesthetic empowerment. The best you is what we do.
I’ve always been taught to be grateful, gracious, and appreciative for all that I have been given. I began our Foundation to help underprivileged children around the world. It is a long-term goal of mine to spread good health and education to those who are unfortunate and yet deserving.
