Nasal Asymmetry Correction and Functional Rhinoplasty Case Study

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[Nose Lab Clinic]

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

Today, I’d like to share a nasal asymmetry correction case where we successfully improved both functional nasal issues (chronic rhinitis, nasal congestion) and aesthetic concerns (asymmetry, nasal drooping, and disproportions in facial balance) through closed rhinoplasty.

Frontal, left side, and oblique side view photos during design consultation for nasal asymmetry correction and drooping nasal tip improvement. — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Oblique, right side, and nostril view photos during design consultation for nasal asymmetry correction and drooping nasal tip improvement. — Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

1. Primary Symptoms for Nasal Asymmetry Correction

🔹 Chronic rhinitis

🔹 Bilateral nasal congestion

🔹 Nasal bone asymmetry

🔹 Drooping nasal tip

2. Patient’s Requests

✅ Harmonious nose shape that complements the face

✅ Improvement of drooping nasal tip

✅ Correction of nasal bone asymmetry

✅ Balanced midface proportions

✅ Natural-looking results (avoiding excessive volume)

✅ Straightening of the humped nasal profile 3. Surgical Plan & Nasal Asymmetry Correction Approach

a. Structural Enhancement

Performed lateral osteotomy to reshape nasal bones and correct asymmetry.
Improved nasal framework alignment for a balanced nasal bridge.

b. Functional Improvement

Used donated rib cartilage to reinforce the nasal structure.
Reconstructed the septal cartilage for better nasal support.
Applied septal extension grafting to improve airflow and tip projection.

c. Aesthetic Refinement

Adjusted nasal bridge height with a silicone implant for a refined, natural look.
Created a smooth nasal tip transition for definition.
Harmonized midface proportions for balanced facial aesthetics.

4. Post-Surgery Results for Nasal Asymmetry Correction

Frontal View

✔ Corrected nasal bone asymmetry

✔ Balanced bridge width

✔ Improved facial symmetry

Side View

✔ Smoothed nasal hump

✔ Corrected drooping tip

✔ Achieved proportional bridge height

Before (left) and immediately after (right) nasal asymmetry correction and nasal hump reduction – oblique side view. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Oblique View

✔ Natural contouring

✔ Harmonized facial balance

✔ Proportional nasal dimensions

Before (left) and immediately after (right) nostril asymmetry correction – basal view. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Functional Results

✔ Improved breathing

✔ Relief from chronic congestion

✔ Reduced rhinitis symptoms

5. Expert Insights on Nasal Asymmetry Correction

This case required both functional correction and aesthetic refinement. By combining donor rib cartilage with septal reconstruction, we achieved structural stability and a natural, balanced look.