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PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:
- Nasal obstruction caused by deviated septum and hypertrophic turbinates.
- Bilateral compensatory hypertrophic turbinates.
- Septal deviation; right caudal deviation and right bony spur.
- Nasal Dysmorphia
PROCEDURE:
- Complex septal reconstruction, submucous resection with major partial vomerectomy for correction of deviated nasal septum.
- Submucous resection and partial resection of right inferior turbinate.
- Submucous resection and partial resection of left inferior turbinate.
- Open Rhinoplasty
FINDINGS:
3 X 2 mm stellate infratip lobular scar; septum deviated to right; convex lateral LLC (lower lateral cartilages) right greater than left; concave medial LLC and narrow right middle vault.
COMMENT:
This patient had complained of issues with their breathing due to a deviated septum, and wished to reduce the appearance of a small hump. Post operative photos reveal a softer profile. In addition, patient has reported an improvement in breathing.
Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty
