Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction – A Comprehensive Rhinoplasty Approach

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Surgical History Relevant to Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

The patient for this Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction case had undergone multiple prior rhinoplasties:

15 years ago: Silicone implant with auricular cartilage graft.
November 2021: Septal cartilage graft with silicone implant, leading to elongation of the nose.
August 2022: Osteotomy and reused silicone carving, which resulted in a drooping tip and translucency.

Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction – Frontal, Left Side, and Oblique View before rhinoplasty at Nose Lab Clinic — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Key Concerns and Desired Outcomes for Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

The patient’s main concerns were:

Drooping nasal tip.
Nasal obstruction caused by rhinitis.
Tip translucency.
Indentation between the nasal dorsum and tip.In Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction, it is crucial to restore both nasal aesthetics and breathing function.

Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction – Right Side, Oblique Side, and Nostril View before rhinoplasty at Nose Lab Clinic — Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

Preoperative Analysis for Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

Frontal View Findings

Deviated nasal axis.
Asymmetric nostrils.
Wide nasal tip.

Side View Findings

Drooping nasal tip.
Indentation at the dorsum-tip junction.
Slight dorsal hump.
High nasal starting point.

Oblique View Findings

Visible indentation at the junction between dorsum and tip.
Downward rotation of the nasal tip, requiring precise Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction techniques.

Nostril View Findings

Asymmetric nostrils.
Leftward-tilted columella.

Nasal Obstruction Findings Before Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

CT scans and nasal endoscopy showed:

Deviated septum.
Bilateral hypertrophic inferior turbinates.These findings reinforced the need for functional improvements as part of Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction.

Surgical Plan and Execution in Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

Tip Refinement

Septal extension graft using donor rib cartilage to stabilize and elevate the nasal tip.
Creation of a firm yet naturally elevated tip as a key step in Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction.

Correction of Dorsum Indentation

Dermal grafting to fill the depressed areas.
Placement of a silicone implant to create a smooth, straight dorsal line.

Nasal Obstruction Correction

Septoplasty to straighten the deviated septum.
Submucosal resection of hypertrophic inferior turbinates via radiofrequency laser to improve airflow.

Results of Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction – Before and Immediately After frontal view rhinoplasty at Nose Lab Clinic — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Frontal View Improvements

Straightened nasal axis.
Refined tip with natural contour.
Balanced nostrils.

Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction – Before and Immediately After side view closed rhinoplasty at Nose Lab Clinic — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Side View Enhancements

Smooth dorsum with defined transition to the tip.
Reduced dorsal hump.
Improved nasal tip projection and position.

Correction of Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction – 45-degree oblique before and immediately after closed rhinoplasty at Nose Lab Clinic — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Oblique View Adjustments

Eliminated dorsum-tip indentation.
Harmonized dorsal and tip lines.

Correction of Drooping Nasal Tip and Nostril Asymmetry – Base view before and immediately after closed rhinoplasty at Nose Lab Clinic — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Nostril View Changes

Symmetrical nostrils.
Corrected columella position.

Functional Improvements

Enhanced airflow.
Relief from nasal obstruction symptoms.

Expert Insight on Correcting Drooping Nasal Tip and Nasal Obstruction

Closed rhinoplasty for drooping nasal tip and nostril asymmetry – Immediately after surgery, frontal, side, and oblique side view photos — Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos

Closed rhinoplasty for drooping nasal tip and nostril asymmetry – Immediately after surgery, nostril view photo — Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos

This case emphasizes the value of addressing both form and function in complex revision rhinoplasty. Advanced grafting techniques and functional corrections can achieve a balance between aesthetic refinement and improved nasal breathing.

At Nose Lab Clinic, we specialize in patient-specific, safe, and effective surgical solutions.

Nose Lab performs all surgeries using the closed rhinoplasty approach.

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