Case 10



10.1055/b-0034-81815

Case 10

[Godin\, Michael S.]

Major Deformity


Under-projected tip



Minor Deformities


Deviated tip, alar retraction



History


This 49-year-old woman presented having undergone two previous rhinoplasties as well as a series of steroid and calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Merz Aesthetics, San Mateo, CA) injections. She desired a straighter, more defined and projected nasal tip ( Fig. 10.1A–H ).

Fig. 10.1 (A–D) Preoperative photos of patient.


Analysis of Preoperative Photos


The tip is under-projected and deviated to the right side, where the dome is much lower than its counterpart on the left. The right ala is retracted with unnatural peaking of the right nostril.



Interval from Surgery to Postoperative Photos


1 year

Fig. 10.1 (E–H) Postoperative photos of patient.

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Jul 7, 2020 | Posted by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY | Comments Off on Case 10

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