Hello, My nose broke and it healed crooked, I would like to know if a rhinoplasty could straighten my nose and if I will need grafts to straighten the bridge. If yes, which kind and is it a unilateral spreader graft on the concave side ? Thank you
June 11, 2024
Answer: Surgeon will decide At the time of surgery, the surgeon will decide whether grafts will be needed.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Surgeon will decide At the time of surgery, the surgeon will decide whether grafts will be needed.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Straightening a broken nose Hello,I wish it was as simple as defining a problem with the nose and applying a specific technique to fix it. That approach would make rhinoplasty an easier to surgery. In realty, rhinoplasty is more like a puzzle that the surgeon has to solve during the surgery. There are many different techniques and they can all be performed with slightly different modifications. There are also many different variations to noses; their intrinsic anatomy and the resulting anatomy after injury. So we really have to do a thorough exam to understand why it's deviated in order to have a better idea of our plan. ... and that plan may change during surgery. This is why it's like a puzzle.... good rhinoplasty surgeons are able to perform many different techniques in different ways and different combinations to get the best result. A unilateral spreader graft on the concave side is a decent technique for camaflouge. As a stand alone technique, it doesn't treat the deviation, it disguises it. This will make the nose wider in that area. Such can also be accomplished with filler. Using spreader grafts to reinforce bent areas, or in combination with clocking sutures can help treat the deviation. We can go on for chapters discussing the deviated nose, but the point is that you should consult with at least a few surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty and choose one that you trust will make the best decisions for your needs during surgery. Good luck!
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Straightening a broken nose Hello,I wish it was as simple as defining a problem with the nose and applying a specific technique to fix it. That approach would make rhinoplasty an easier to surgery. In realty, rhinoplasty is more like a puzzle that the surgeon has to solve during the surgery. There are many different techniques and they can all be performed with slightly different modifications. There are also many different variations to noses; their intrinsic anatomy and the resulting anatomy after injury. So we really have to do a thorough exam to understand why it's deviated in order to have a better idea of our plan. ... and that plan may change during surgery. This is why it's like a puzzle.... good rhinoplasty surgeons are able to perform many different techniques in different ways and different combinations to get the best result. A unilateral spreader graft on the concave side is a decent technique for camaflouge. As a stand alone technique, it doesn't treat the deviation, it disguises it. This will make the nose wider in that area. Such can also be accomplished with filler. Using spreader grafts to reinforce bent areas, or in combination with clocking sutures can help treat the deviation. We can go on for chapters discussing the deviated nose, but the point is that you should consult with at least a few surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty and choose one that you trust will make the best decisions for your needs during surgery. Good luck!
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