Both rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty are surgical procedures that involve the nose. The main difference between the two is the scope of the surgery and the underlying reason for the surgery.
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that is performed to alter the shape, size, or appearance of the nose. It is usually done to improve the aesthetics of the nose, such as reducing a bump on the bridge, reshaping the tip, or narrowing the nostrils.
On the other hand, septorhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves both cosmetic and functional aspects. This surgery is done to improve the appearance of the nose, as well as to correct any breathing problems caused by a deviated septum. The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the two nostrils, and if it is crooked or deviated, it can make it difficult to breathe through one or both nostrils. Septorhinoplasty can involve reshaping the nose to improve its appearance, while also correcting any structural issues that may be causing breathing difficulties.
In summary, while rhinoplasty is focused solely on cosmetic changes to the nose, septorhinoplasty combines cosmetic and functional improvements, addressing both the appearance of the nose and any related breathing problems. Watch and learn as Dr. Shashi Kusuma, a board certified plastic surgeon based out of South Florida who is also trained as an otolaryngologist aka ENT. His background training and the amount of surgeries he has done gives him a unique and authoritative knowledge on the subject. If you are considering this surgery please watch and learn so you are prepared, and by all means reach out to him directly with any questions or to schedule a free in-person or virtual consult for your surgery.
