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Nose Reshaping
Patient 4
“Secondary rhinoplasty was performed to straighten her nose and create a better balance between her dorsum and nasal tip. Her airway was also improved.”
Secondary Rhinoplasty
The scar from a previous rhinoplasty can be used to examine the bone and cartilage changes from an initial operation. Under this direct visualization, the problematic deformity can be adequately diagnosed and treated. Cartilage grafting is often needed in cases of secondary or tertiary rhinoplasty. Changes made in this patient included smoothing the nasal dorsum, straightening the nose, and refining the nasal tip. Airway surgery as also performed to optimize breathing.
Patient 4
“Secondary rhinoplasty was performed to straighten her nose and create a better balance between her dorsum and nasal tip. Her airway was also improved.”
All photos are taken with the same camera, lighting, facial expression, and angle. This ensures an accurate representation of the surgical result.
Patient Summary
This patient in her twenties presented with a history of prior rhinoplasty. She was unhappy with her nose aesthetically and functionally. Though communication regarding her concerns and visualizing the anticipated changes that surgery would provide, an individualized plan was developed. Secondary rhinoplasty was performed to straighten her nose and create a better balance between her dorsum and nasal tip.
Her airway was also improved. Here she is photographed three months after surgery. Changes to the dorsum are best seen on the lateral or side view, while the frontal view shows smooth contours and a nose harmonious with adjacent facial structures.
