Procedure Guide
Functional rhinoplasty surgeons — breathe better, look natural
Many rhinoplasty candidates have functional issues — deviated septum, valve collapse, enlarged turbinates. Functional rhinoplasty addresses these alongside aesthetic concerns. Insurance may cover the functional portion.
Best for
- •Patients with chronic nasal obstruction
- •Deviated septum with breathing impact
- •Internal nasal valve collapse
- •Turbinate hypertrophy or polyps
Key considerations
- •Septoplasty + rhinoplasty are commonly combined ('septorhinoplasty')
- •Spreader grafts strengthen the internal valve
- •Turbinate reduction must be conservative to avoid empty-nose syndrome
- •Functional work may be partially insurance-covered in some jurisdictions
16 verified surgeons for Functional Rhinoplasty
Murat Benzer, MD
İstanbul, Turkey
Nazli Selvi, MD
Antalya, Turkey
Huseyin Balikci, MD
Antalya, Turkey
Samet Agcayazi, MD
İstanbul, Turkey
Dr Arda Pelen
İstanbul, Turkey
Sanem Dagli, MD
Antalya, Turkey
Dr. Nuran Kalekoğlu
İstanbul, Turkey
Dr.Merve Selim, MD
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Isa Dagli, MD
Antalya, Turkey
Tolga Cakil, MD
İstanbul, Turkey
Selim Turan, MD
İstanbul, Turkey
Dr. Alev Camcioglu
İstanbul, Turkey
Frequently asked questions
What is functional rhinoplasty?
Functional rhinoplasty addresses breathing problems — deviated septum, valve collapse, turbinate issues — usually performed alongside aesthetic refinement.
Will insurance cover functional rhinoplasty?
The functional portion (septoplasty, turbinate reduction) is often partially covered when medically documented. The aesthetic portion is typically out-of-pocket.
Can functional and aesthetic surgery be combined?
Yes — most modern rhinoplasty surgeons combine both in a single procedure, which is usually more cost-effective and means one recovery period.