GALLERY: Rhinoplasty (Case 1022)

Primary Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty were performed to enhance the appearance of her nose and improve her breathing. Rasping of the nasal bones was performed to reduce the hump and straighten the bridge of the nose. A caudal septal extension graft was performed to precisely support the nasal tip in the desired position. This cartilage graft was obtained from the septum during the septoplasty. A lateral crural turn-in flap, interdomal suture, and alar-spanning suture were performed to refine the nasal tip. These structural tip narrowing techniques maintain much greater support, unlike traditional reduction techniques that rely the removal of cartilage. By maintaining a strong structural framework, the risk of nasal collapse and deformity is significantly reduced.