Dorsal hump and crooked nose worsened after trauma: A correction method with minimal change

Hello, I am Dr. Peter C. Kang.

Today, I will share the case of a patient who underwent natural dorsal hump correction and rhinitis surgery with minimal changes.

• Naturally high nasal bridge

• Dorsal hump worsened following trauma in 2023

• Crooked nose

• Drooping nasal tip

• Deviated septum

• Chronic rhinitis symptoms

• Frequent rhinorrhea

• Minimal and natural change

• Dorsal hump correction

• Correction of the crooked nose

• Desired no major changes to nostril shape

• Improvement of rhinitis symptoms

1. Structural improvement

• Correction of the crooked nasal bone via lateral osteotomy

• Septal extension using donor rib cartilage

• Septoplasty to improve nasal obstruction

2. Functional improvement

• Treatment of hypertrophic rhinitis

• Relief of runny nose symptoms

• Relief of nasal obstruction

3. Shape improvement

• Natural shaving of the dorsal hump

• Bringing the tip together and slightly elevating it with cartilage suturing

• Natural refinement of widened areas

1. Front view

• Straightened nasal line

• Widened tip brought together naturally

• Balanced proportions

2. Profile view

• Softened nasal bridge line

• Natural tip height

• Harmonious overall proportions

3. Function

• Relief of nasal obstruction

• Expected reduction in runny nose

This was a case aiming for natural improvement through minimal change. Because the patient was especially concerned about changes to the nostril shape, the nasal tip was delicately refined using only cartilage suturing. Having a naturally high bridge allowed for a natural line without implants, and septoplasty using donor rib cartilage provided functional improvement as well.

This was Dr. Peter C. Kang. Thank you.

Thank you.

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