Cleft lip scar revision and rhinoplasty/alarplasty. What options do I have with a deviated septum? (photo)

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I'm 28 years old, half polynesian with a cleft lip and deviated septum. I am wanting to improve the appearance of my scar as it seems wide and textured, could this be surgically revised at all? I am also hoping to get more symmetry in my nose, I dont care much how it looks from the side, or worried about my bridge, but I would like more even nostrils with a little less width to my nose. Not completely different or western, but softer and refined.

Damien Grinsell, MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi.  You could definitely have all of the issues you are concerned with addressed with a combined revision cleft lip and rhinoplasty operation.  There are some excellent surgeons in Melbourne who can give you an opinion - here are a few - Anthony Holmes, Andrew Greensmith, David Chong.CheersDamien

Howard Webster, MBBS (Hons), FRACS · Answer

Hi there,I think you can have improvement if you would like. I share Dr Grinsell's recommendations (below):  Dr Tony Holmes and Dr Andrew Greensmith are excellent and experienced cleft nose and lip surgeons, and I can recommend them to you as the best choices for you in our city of Melbourne to address your concerns.All the very best Howard WebsterPlastic Surgeon.

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