How Hard is It to Fix an Open Roof Deformity?

How difficult would it be to fix a rhinoplasty open roof deformity in revision rhinoplasty? Would the entire nose need to be re-arranged or could this just be done "additionally"? I believe I have an open roof and there's a dent (feels like there's nothing there) in the middle of the bridge and a bump on the bridge.

Also, are there any limits to it where rebuilding the bridge is the only option? What are the limits to that and when is it limited? What would be used?

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Rhinoplasty, Beverly Hills Revision Rhinoplasty, Nasal Refinement, Nose Job,Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Los Angeles Rhinoplasty

An open-roof deformity refers to a condition where the nasal bones do not come together along the top of the nose. In normal conditions, the cartilage and nasal bones, of the nose form a triangle shape that is the nasal structure we manipulate during a Rhinoplasty or Revision Rhinoplasty. The upper part, of this, is made up of the nasal bones, the lower portion is cartilage and finally cartilage makes up the nasal tip. When to much nasal bone has been removed, during a... more

Closing the open roof deformity in rhinoplasty.

The easiest method to close the open roof, but not the most popular, would be to use an alloplastic (foreign) material to cover the open roof. Alternatively you could use a septal or conchal (ear graft) to cover the open roof. Lastly, the tradional method to close the open roof is to bring the two side walls together to close the opening.