Can an open roof deformity be corrected with cartilage graft through closed approach?

Question

2 years ago I had a revision rhinoplasty to address tip and nostril irregularities. I am pleased with my results, but I I didn’t have my open roof deformity corrected. I have a small open roof deformity on the right side where a hump was removed during my first surgery. I’d like to have this small touch-up done but my surgeon is a little hesitant to address the open roof through an intranasal approach because they say it might not sit right. Osteotomies isn’t an option as my bones are too thin.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Much more information is needed, such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles and copy of the operative reports to make a determination about how best to proceed. It's also important know how much cartilage is leftover on the inside of the nose for potential grafting purposes.Medial and lateral osteotomy's are usually performed to close the open roof  if it is present. Yes indeed, the surgery can be performed with a closed rhinoplasty approach.

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