What Should I Do for my Cleft Nose? (photo)

I write this to consult surgery on a birth defect. I’m 31-year-old male who was born with a cleft lip and palate, I had two surgeries as an infant to close the upper part of my lip and palate. I also got speech therapy after these surgeries, so I have no problem in speaking. However, my nose is still asymmetrical. I got one surgery done on my nose when I was 21. I’m not satisfied with the shape of my current nose. It’s still asymmetrical. Can you give me some advice? What should I do now?

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Cleft nose revision surgery

Prior to selecting a surgeon, it's best to clearly identify what bothers you. Is it the asymmetry of the nostril rims, for example...or is it the slight cleft seen on the frontal view? Once you can better identify your concern, the solution will become more apparent. For example, the nostril rim height can be adjusted will filler injections. The cleft and projection can be enhanced with a variety of different implant and graft options. Rest assured, your... more

Cleft nasal deformity correction

The nasal deformity associated with cleft lips is one of the most difficult problems to correct. I love doing them precisely because of this challenge. With that said, there are characteristic problems that affect the nose when someone has a cleft lip. I would consider your particular nasal appearance rather mild in comparison to the majority of cleft nasal deformities out there. The lower lateral cartilage on the cleft side tends to be displaced laterally, and... more