Deviated Nose and Drooping Tip (Revision Surgery)

* Basic Information

# Male in his 30s

# Previously underwent rhinoplasty using septal cartilage, but the nose appears deviated to one side. Over time, the nasal tip has dropped, making the bridge look bulging.

* Consultation

# The patient visited due to two main issues following a previous septal rhinoplasty: 1. A nasal tip that became increasingly deviated over time, and 2. A drooping nasal tip that caused the bridge to appear humped or bulging.

# The septum itself was deviated, and the accumulation of postoperative scar tissue was making the deviation appear even more pronounced.

* Surgical Plan

# Tip Plasty (Correction of deviated and drooping nasal tip)

# Bridge Rhinoplasty (Implant replacement)

* Intraoperative Findings

# Severe scar tissue was present; it was thoroughly removed, and the area was irrigated with an anti-scarring agent.

# The septum was deviated, and the previous septal extension graft was weakly fixed to it. This was the primary cause of the deviated nasal tip.

# The septum was reconstructed. A sturdy new septal pillar was created using the existing septal cartilage combined with new donated rib cartilage.

# Additional cartilage was grafted onto this strong pillar to increase the height of the nasal tip.

# When performing revision surgery, it is crucial to establish a perfect plan and prepare thoroughly beforehand. One must consider various variables in advance to respond flexibly to unexpected situations that may arise during surgery!

Always seek consultation and surgery from a board-certified plastic surgeon!

Take care of both your health and your beauty today :)

Right Mind, Right Plastic Surgery – Dr. Yu Young-moon

Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery depending on the individual, and caution is required.