Patient Case #6333: Revision Rhinoplasty Using Rib Graft
Procedure Information
Description:This patient did not like the results of a previous rhinoplasty surgery. She was concerned that the tip of her nose was too rotated creating an unnatural nostril flare. She felt like the bridge was too scooped on profile view. She was concerned that the tip of her nose was asymmetric and looked unnatural. She had difficulty breathing through her nose.
Dr. Kolstad used rib cartilage to add height to and straighten the bridge of her nose. 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.
This complex type of revision rhinoplasty typically takes Dr. Kolstad 4-5 hours to complete.
