Split Nasal Tip Correction – A Remarkable Transformation with Closed Rhinoplasty

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2024년 10월 26일
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Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, the head of Nose Lab Clinic. Today, I’d like to share the detailed case of a patient who came to us with concerns about her split nasal tip and underwent split nasal tip correction with a closed rhinoplasty technique.

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Patient’s Concerns and Initial Condition

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Symptoms and Complaints

This patient, a woman in her late twenties, was most concerned about her split nasal tip, which caused significant self-consciousness.

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Pre-Surgical Findings

Our examination revealed:

A blunt, split nasal tip
Wide nasal bridge with curvature
Flattened nasal tip from oblique view
Round, flared nostrils with asymmetry
Functional problems such as congestion and runny nose

Pre-surgery design consultation photos for split nasal tip correction: frontal view, left side view, and oblique side view. — Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Pre-surgery design consultation photos for split nasal tip correction: right side view, oblique side view, and nostril view. — Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Customized Surgical Plan

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Step-by-Step Surgical Approach

We created a detailed plan for split nasal tip correction:

Reposition and suture nasal tip cartilage
Remove and graft subcutaneous tissue
Septal extension graft using harvested cartilage
Elevate the nasal tip for better projection
Correct crooked and bulbous nasal features
Improve function with septoplasty and turbinate reduction

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Surgical Procedure with Closed Rhinoplasty

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Technique and Execution

Using a closed rhinoplasty approach, we performed:

Cartilage repositioning and suturing to unify the tip
Refinement of subcutaneous tissue for contouring
Harvesting of septal cartilage for additional support
Lateral osteotomies to straighten the nasal bridge
Functional corrections with septoplasty and turbinate reduction

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Post-Surgical Results

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Visible Improvements

The results immediately after surgery included:

Unified, refined nasal tip instead of a split one
Slimmed, straightened nasal bridge
Elevated tip with improved definition
Balanced nostrils with improved symmetry
Enhanced facial harmony overall

efore and immediately after split nasal tip correction surgery: frontal view comparison. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

efore and immediately after split nasal tip correction surgery: oblique side view comparison. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Before and immediately after split nasal tip correction surgery: side view comparison. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Before and immediately after split nasal tip correction surgery: nostril view comparison. — Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Final Thoughts

Split Nasal Tip Correction – Importance of a Tailored Approach

This case shows that split nasal tip correction is not only about aesthetics but also about improving nasal function and facial balance. Each patient requires a tailored plan considering anatomy, skin type, and previous surgeries.