Medical articles of Functional rhinoplasty

14/05/2025
Mr Rajeev Advani
Consultant ENT surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist
What’s the difference between cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty – and can you have both?
Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a ‘nose job’, is a surgical procedure to reshape or improve the structure of the nose. While often associated with appearance, rhinoplasty also has important medical applications. The procedure can be either cosmetic or functional, depending on the goal. In many cases, both aims can be addressed in a single surgery.
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31/01/2019
Professor Paul Chatrath
ENT Specialist
Septorhinoplasty: why have a nose job and what to expect
Surgery may be done on the nose for a number of reasons. Perhaps the individual isn’t happy with the appearance of their nose and their motivation is purely cosmetic; other times they can’t breathe properly, so they opt for surgery for functional reasons. On some occasions, the surgery may be a combination of the two. Distinguished ENT surgeon Mr Paul Chatrath is here to explain septorhinoplasty.
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30/10/2018
Mr Santdeep Paun
Facial Plastic Surgery
A complete guide to choosing rhinoplasty surgery
With an increasing number of surgeons and clinics offering rhinoplasty surgery, it’s getting more and more difficult to identify the best care available. Here to guide you through the process is Mr Santdeep Paun. As well as being one of the best nose surgeons in London, Mr Paun is in regular contact with top rhinoplasty clinics at international conferences.
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09/08/2018
Mr Raj Lakhani
ENT Specialist
What if I’m not happy with my nose job?
Have you just gone in for rhinoplasty surgery, but haven’t ended up with the nose you’ve always dreamed of? Do you still have a swollen nose from the operation? Are you worried it all went wrong? We talked to top ENT surgeon and facial plastic surgery expert, Mr Raj Lakhani, who answered a question asked by many patients: "What if I’m not happy with my nose job?"
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23/08/2017
Mr Charles East
Facial plastic surgery
What should I expect from my initial rhinoplasty consultation?
Mr Charles East, leading consultant otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon, talks Top Doctors through some of the doubts and questions patients have before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery, and who patients should look for when deciding on a surgeon for the procedure.
22/08/2017
Ms Lydia Badia
Facial plastic surgery
What should I consider when getting a rhinoplasty?
Miss Lydia Badia, expert nose and facial plastic surgeon of the East and Badia clinic at Harley Street, explains the basic of rhinoplasty and what to keep in mind when considering nose surgery.