How Rhinoplasty Could Improve Your Sleep, and Life!

Here in Houston, rhinoplasty (which is the formal name for what we more commonly speak of as a “nose job”) is one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery, and there are many reasons why a person might consider undergoing this procedure. While some choose to experience a Houston rhinoplasty as a way to change and shape their look, others have medical reasons for making structural modifications to the nose.

For example, perhaps you experience difficulty breathing through nose. This can happen for many medical reasons, and this type of patient may want to consider a Houston nose job that focuses more on modifying the inner workings of the nose, rather than the external cosmetic features. Those that suffer difficulty breathing through their nose often resort to mouth breathing or end up snoring during sleep, which can be a great detriment to your quality of sleep (not to mention the quality of sleep for your partner!). Perhaps you are getting an appropriate amount of sleep, but the quality is such that you wake up not feeling rested and downright miserable. 

Poor quality sleep can have many ramifications. We all know we tend to not look our best after a rough night of sleep, but when those rough nights add up, it can really take a toll. For example, after five nights of poor quality sleep, three drinks will have the same effect on your body as six would’ve if you’d slept well. This is something to consider when you head out to Friday night happy hour after a busy 5 day work week full of late nights!

Poor quality of sleep due to nasal obstruction has also been linked to weight gain, and many who have undergone a Houston nose job for such reasons have seen tremendous weight loss post-surgery.

All of these effects are not uncommon among people whose nasal passages are not free and open. A Houston rhinoplasty helps to open up the passageways and get patients breathing easily, improving quality of sleep and quality of life.

For example, the patient pictured above was suffering from a septal perforation which can cause nasal airway obstruction, collapse of the nose, whistling, etc, so she chose to undergo a Houston rhinoplasty. Dr. Athré was able to perform a complex nasal reconstruction using ear cartilage and a structural PDS plate to fix the septal defect. The septal perforation repair completely worked and the patient was very pleased with the results. Here she is shown only two weeks after surgery.

If you experience difficulty breathing through the nose, you may want to consider a Houston rhinoplasty by premier cosmetic surgeon, Dr.Raghu Athré. Schedule a free consultation to discuss how the surgery is performed and how it can improve your looks, self-confidence, or health. Just call (281) 557-3223 and Dr. Athré will be happy to provide answers to the many questions you may have.