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Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, director of Nose Lab Clinic.


Today, I’ll share a case study involving deviated nose correction and nasal obstruction. This case emphasizes the importance of balancing functional and aesthetic goals in rhinoplasty..


Patient History and Goals – Deviated Nose Correction

  • 2015: Silicone implant and septoplasty

  • Goals:

    • Resolve nasal obstruction

    • Increase nasal tip height

    • Correct deviated nose

Preoperative design consultation – frontal, left side, and oblique side view photos for deviated nose correction
Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos
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Preoperative Analysis for Deviated Nose Correction

Frontal View

  • Deviated nose tilted to the left

  • Bulbous nasal tip

  • Excessive nostril show

Side View

  • Flattened nasal tip

  • Poor columella visibility

Oblique View

  • Rounded nasal tip

  • Prominent mouth projection

Nostril View

  • Asymmetric nostrils

  • Columella deviated to the left

Preoperative design consultation – right side, oblique side, and nostril view photos for deviated nose correction
Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos
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Surgical Plan – Structural & Functional Deviated Nose Correction

a. Structural Reconstruction with Rib Cartilage

  • Restored damaged septum

  • Enhanced nasal tip support

  • Corrected asymmetric nasal framework

b. Septal Extension Graft for Deviated Nose

  • Straightened deviated tip

  • Refined bulbous nasal tip

  • Aligned nostril asymmetry

c. Functional Improvements

  • Corrected septal deviation

  • Reduced hypertrophic turbinates → improved airflow


Postoperative Results – Deviated Nose Correction Success

Frontal view before and immediately after surgery – correction of deviated nose and nasal obstruction
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
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a. rontal View

  • Straightened nasal bridge

  • Defined nasal tip

  • Improved nostril symmetry

Side view before and immediately after surgery – correction of deviated nose and nasal tip refinement
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
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b. Side View

  • Elevated nasal tip height

  • Enhanced columella projection

  • Balanced profile line

Oblique side view before and immediately after surgery – deviated nose correction and nasal tip reconstruction
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
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c. Oblique View

  • Sharper nasal dorsum

  • Reduced mouth projection

Nostril view before and immediately after surgery – correction of nostril asymmetry and deviated nose
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)
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d. Nostril View

  • Symmetrical nostrils

  • Corrected columella deviation


e. Functional Outcomes

  • Resolved septal deviation

  • Expanded airway

  • Better breathing


Specialist Insights – Deviated Nose Correction

This case highlights:

  • Autologous rib cartilage ensures long-term stability.

  • Septal extension grafts refined nasal tip and nostrils.

  • Functional corrections significantly improved breathing and quality of life.

Immediately after surgery – frontal, side, and oblique side view photos showing correction of deviated nose and nasal asymmetry
Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos
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문: Immediately after surgery – nostril view photo showing correction of asymmetry and reconstruction with rib cartilage
Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos
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Closing Remarks


At Nose Lab Clinic, we provide personalized rhinoplasty tailored to each patient’s needs. For those considering deviated nose correction, this case illustrates the transformative potential of closed rhinoplasty.


👉 Nose Lab Clinic performs all surgeries using the closed rhinoplasty approach.

Postoperative precautions and possible complications after rhinoplasty – includes information on infection, bleeding, asymmetry, allergic reactions, and scarring.
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