{"id":14007,"date":"2021-08-23T11:45:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T16:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/?p=14007"},"modified":"2025-04-29T21:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:24:18","slug":"cosmetic-vs-functional-rhinoplasty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/blog\/cosmetic-vs-functional-rhinoplasty\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic vs. Functional Rhinoplasty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/face\/nose-rhinoplasty-sarasota\/\">rhinoplasty<\/a>&#8211;or nose job&#8211;can serve many functions. While often cosmetic, a nose job may also allow patients to breathe better and relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions. Dr. Sessa commonly performs rhinoplasties that are both functional and cosmetic. Let&#8217;s look at what exactly the differences are between functional vs. cosmetic rhinoplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many cosmetic surgeries are strictly cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty can be cosmetic, functional, or a combination of the two. Functional rhinoplasty surgery involves resolving any structural defects that obstruct the patient\u2019s airway. It is specifically performed to improve patients\u2019 breathing, nasal function, and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, cosmetic rhinoplasty is performed to improve the appearance of a patient\u2019s nose. During a cosmetic rhinoplasty, Dr. Sessa will focus on reshaping the nose to achieve better facial symmetry and balance, according to the patient\u2019s goals. Both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty procedures can be performed at Sarasota Surgical Arts, often as part of the same plastic surgery procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at <a href=\"tel:941-923-1736\">941-923-1736<\/a>. You can also reach out online at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/\">https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A rhinoplasty&#8211;or nose job&#8211;can serve many functions. While often cosmetic, a nose job may also allow patients to breathe better and relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions. Dr. Sessa commonly performs rhinoplasties that are both functional and cosmetic. Let&#8217;s look at what exactly the differences are between functional vs. cosmetic rhinoplasty. 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