Hi, I’m 28 years old and was born with a cleft lip and palate. I had corrective surgeries as a baby, but I’m still left with a crooked nose, a noticeable scar, and a deviated septum. I’ve had a few consultations with doctors and I’m continuing to do more research to understand what options are available. I’m wondering if a rhinoplasty alone could help improve the symmetry and overall appearance of my nose, while also correcting the deviated septum. I’m also wondering if I should specifically look for a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty for adults with a history of cleft lip and palate, or if a surgeon who focuses on rhinoplasty alone would have the expertise to handle my case effectively. One doctor mentioned orthognathic surgery, but that seems very invasive, and I’d prefer to avoid it if possible. Any insight or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
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It sounds like you don’t have any functional issues with breathing, but you are concerned about the aesthetics of your nose. And primarily at the tip in which case a tip rhinoplasty may be enough. If there are other concerns, you want to address than a full rhinoplasty may be the better option. ...
Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for rhinoplasty. Fillers to the nasal tip can be done (usually with minimal risk if the injector knows what he/she is doing), but the result will only be temporary. Rhinoplasty can give a permanent result while refining other parts of the nose at...
Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you may benefit from a tip refining revision rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your lower nose. Fascial grafts may also be used to help improve tip refinement....