Do I Have Open Roof Deformity?

asked 5 months ago by 2100anon
Latest answer by Andrew Pichler, MD
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Tags: 6 months post-op, open roof deformity

Six months ago, I had a closed rhino-septoplasty. Now, it feels like I have one thin, unconnected bone running down my nose, and when I touch the sides of my bridge, it feels like I have three separate bones. When I lightly squeeze both sides together, I get this strange sensation in my nose. Do I have an open roof deformity? I think this would also explain why one side of my nasal tip somewhat leans. My surgeon suggested a revision to correct my tip, but made no mention of ORD...Help?

11 answers to Do I Have Open Roof Deformity?

Open roof deformity.

You may or may not have this. If there is no external visual problem it requires no treatment. The only way to know if something needs to be done is to see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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? Open roof deformity

Without a "hands-on" examination it is almost impossible to ascertain what your problem is and what the best solution is. Suggest obtaining additional in person consultations.

Andrew Pichler, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Do I have an Open Roof Deformity?

Without a picture or the opportunity to examine your nose it difficult to answer your question with any certainty. The need for a revision procedure will depend on your appearance and personal desires.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Open roof deformity and revision rhinoplasty

Hello, This does sound a bit like an open roof deformity but hard to say without an exam. When comes to revision work, especially in one's own patient, surgeons tend to look at the cost-benefit to the patient and how much work they have to put out. Often a surgeon will charge something for a revision. I'm not saying this as a negative critique of your surgeon but this might be the case. I would ask specificially, "Do you think I have an open roof and... more

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Concern about an open roof deformity

From your explanation and without at least the aid of some photos, it is impossible to know whether or not you have an open roof deformity. An examination could discern this. However, it is not whether or not such an issue may be present but whether or not the aesthetics are correct or not.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Open roof deformity

An open roof deformity can happen after rhinoplasty, but without an exam it is impossible to say. It can also be corrected with revision surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Do I Have Open Roof Deformity?

What you are describing does sound like an "open roof" deformity but an examination of your nose would be required to make that determination. Be sure your Rhinoplasty Surgeon understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial (and nasal) beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive nose. Breaking the nasal bones would be required, during Revision Rhinoplasty to close the open roof deformity.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Possible open roof deformity?

Seeing your nose and an examination would be most useful to assess whether you have an open roof deformity. In many ways, how your nose looks is the most important factor as it is possible to feel ridges, etc after surgery that aren't visible. An open roof deformity wouldn't explain your nasal tip leaning to one side. This would be a separate issue.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Open roof after rhinoplasty

The three ridges or lines along the bridge of the nose and the sensitivity you have is typical of an open roof after rhinoplasty. Ideally the bridge is trimmed and lowered to save enough of the upper cartilage, strengthen it with a spreader graft, adjust it with an infracture, etc. to close the open flat defect left after hump reduction (open roof). If it doesn't look right or is sensitive have your surgeon take a look. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Open roof deformity

It would be more helpful to go back to your surgeon or another board certified surgeon for a physical exam. The ability to see and touch your nose will provide valuable information. An open roof deformity will not affect tr shape of your tip as you described.

Kristin Egan, MD
Manhattan Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Possible open roof deformity.

It is impossible to tell exactly what your problem is without at least a photo or better, a face to face exam. But your description does raise the possibility of an open roof deformity. Your surgeon knows exactly what was done at surgery and this is the best starting point for you to inquire about correcting this. If you aren't happy, you could see another plastic surgeon for another opinion. Good luck.