Nose Aesthetics Improves Sleep Quality
- 22/08/2024
Rhinoplasty does not only serve the purpose of changing the shape of the nose. It is also possible to solve nasal curvatures that cause chronic nasal congestion during the rhinoplasty operation. Operations in which rhinoplasty and functional nose surgery are performed simultaneously are called ‘septorhinoplasty’. In these operations, septoplasty and rhinoplasty are performed simultaneously.
Sleep disorders and difficulty breathing at night is a very serious condition that can lead to sleep deprivation and a number of other health problems. Good quality sleep is extremely important for overall health and nasal congestion can interfere with the sleep cycle.
For all these reasons, the quality of life increases significantly when special operation planning is carried out for patients who have chronic nasal congestion and are not satisfied with the shape of their nose.
What are the Conditions that Disturb Sleep Quality?
Sleep apnea is a condition involving intermittent pauses in breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea stop breathing during the sleep cycle and this can become a very serious problem depending on the patient. If the condition is not treated in time, heart problems and other health issues can arise. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by the muscles in the back of the throat relaxing. When the throat closes in this way and breathing stops, the brain signals the body to wake up to get air again. This can happen several times an hour for severe cases of sleep apnea and is usually so brief in any case that the patient will not remember it. This is the main reason why sleep apnea can go undiagnosed for a long time.
Snoring, a very common problem, does not only affect the patient. It can also cause sleepless nights for the spouse or family members. In general, snoring is not a very serious problem, but if it is severe or affects light sleepers, it can become annoying and harmful. It can also be a symptom of more serious problems such as sleep apnea.
Although curvature of the septum does not cause a sleep disorder in itself, it can reduce sleep quality by preventing breathing at night. Especially in people with allergic constitution, the quality of life is significantly affected if there is a nasal curvature. The quality of life of patients can be improved with nose surgeries performed for both functional and aesthetic purposes.
Rhinoplasty Offers an Effective Solution for Sleep Problems
Once the cause of breathing problems has been identified, rhinoplasty can be considered as a solution. The results achieved with rhinoplasty surgery are permanent and can provide varying levels of relief for common nasal congestion problems.
Treatment with septorhinoplasty involves changes to the structure of the nose to relieve blockages and promote better breathing. Correction of deviated septum is a commonly performed stage in rhinoplasty surgery.
