Patient Case #6326: Revision Rhinoplasty Using Rib Cartilage
Procedure Information
Description:This patient had two rhinoplasty surgeries and was concerned with the outcome. She had difficulty breathing through her nose and did not feel like her previous rhinoplasties created a refined appearance. She was concerned with a bump on the bridge of her nose. She did not like the tip of her nose thinking that it was asymmetric and looked unnatural. She was interested in a revision rhinoplasty procedure.
Dr. Kolstad used rib cartilage to straighten the bridge of her nose. The hump was reduced to create a straighter more elegant form. The nasal tip was rebuilt using rib cartilage to improve the symmetry and restore the breathing. The tip of the nose was rotated downwards to a more pleasing, feminine angle.
