Can I have my nose done without destroying a reconstructed tear duct?

Hello,

If your rhinoplasty involves osteotomies then you are your recontructed tear duct may be affected.

That being said, it does not mean that you cannot have a rhinoplasty and bring the best about your facial features.

I encourage you to have consultations with board certified surgeons of ample experience who can help you make a well informed decision.

Please remember that commendable results require an exceptionally skilled surgeon to perform the surgery and settling for anything less than that increases the chances of corrective surgeries dramatically.

I hope this helps.
Thank you for your inquiry.
The best of luck to you.

 

Dr. Sajjadian

Great question! It depends on the type of reconstruction that was done and also on what will be done during the rhinoplasty.  Fracturing the nasal bones would be the part of the rhinoplasty which could affect the reconstructed duct because the nasal fractures are done near the tear duct.  The risk exists, but it is hard to,tell you how great the risk might be.  Consultation with an experienced surgeon is your best course of action.  

Hi Disappearing Eyes,

Yes, you should be able to have your nose done (rhinoplasty) without causing damage to your reconstructed tear duct.  The area is at risk during osteotomies (cutting the nasal bones), but your rhinoplasty surgeon should be aware of the anatomy and be able to avoid the tear duct.  Make sure that you let your surgeon know about the repair, and make sure that you choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well.

 

Dr. P