Rhinoplasty Before & After Case 967

This 70 year old physician was referred to Dr Parker by a friend with concerns about the appearance of his nose as well as difficulty breathing. The patiient had sustained nasal trauma years ago and underwent a septorhinoplasty by another surgeon to improve his breathing which it did. Over time, however, the patient’s nasal tip has drooped affecting both his appearance as well as breathing. He asked Dr Parker to elevate his drooping nasal tip. Dr Parker performed a secondary open rhinoplasty. In doing so, he smoothed the bone and cartilage along the upper 2/3 of the nose, then lifted the lower lateral cartilage into a proper anatomic position with suture,s attaching these to the cartilaginous septum, in what is known as a "tongue and groove" technique. The patient recovered quickly after surgery. He is pleased with the improved appearance of his nose as well as his ability to breathe much better.