Rhinoplasty with septal reconstruction

Patient Concerns: This 27 year old female complained of difficulty breathing on the left side of the nasal passage. In addition, she wanted refinement of the nasal tip and contouring of the bump on her nose.

Dr. Markus’ Treatment: The breathing space was opened. The nose was shortened slightly and the profile was lowered. In addition, the nasal tip projection was increased and the tip was sculpted. Pieces of nasal septal cartilage (the patient’s own nasal cartilage) were employed to increase tip projection and sculpture the tip. Rhinoplasty is no longer only reduction of nasal bone and cartilage, but also may involve augmentation primarily utilizing a patient’s own cartilage or bone to structure and sculpt.