Nostril Asymmetry & Deviated Nose Correction Using Autologous Rib Cartilage - Dr. Young Moon Yoo, Vibe Plastic Surgery

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Medical History: Double jaw surgery and previous rhinoplasty using ear cartilage

# Current Status: Dissatisfied with the tip height and significant deviation of the nose.

* Consultation

# The patient had previously undergone rhinoplasty using ear cartilage after double jaw surgery. She visited our clinic seeking correction because the nasal tip had become severely deviated.

# Due to the previous double jaw surgery, the nasal floor had weakened, causing the nasal tip to lose its central support and become crooked.

# We planned to correct the deviated nose using autologous rib cartilage and create a higher ‘straight-semi-basal’ (jik-ban) profile.

* Surgical Plan

# Bridge Rhinoplasty

- Implant replacement

# Tip Rhinoplasty

- Autologous rib cartilage

- Deviated nose correction

* Post-operative Progress

1. The 7th rib cartilage on the right side was harvested and used. Since autologous rib cartilage is harvested through a short incision of about 2.5 to 3 cm, there is no need to worry excessively about scarring. In cases like this, where there is a history of double jaw surgery and significant deviation, it is crucial to achieve a firm correction using strong cartilage like autologous rib cartilage.

2. Deviated nose surgery is a high-difficulty procedure, but patient satisfaction tends to be high. This is because it resolves the crooked appearance from the front and creates a straight central axis.

3. If you are curious about deviated nose correction using autologous rib cartilage, please visit Vibe Plastic Surgery for a consultation!

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Vibe Plastic Surgery complies with all medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and vary by individual; caution is advised.

Frequently Asked Questions

In what cases is autologous costal cartilage used?

Autologous costal cartilage is primarily used in cases where there is a history of orthognathic surgery or when the nose is severely deviated, requiring strong cartilage. It is particularly effective for definitive correction when the nasal tip is deviated due to a weakened nasal base.

Can a deviated nose after orthognathic surgery be corrected?

Yes, it can be corrected. The text mentions that when the nasal tip is deviated after orthognathic surgery due to a weakened nasal base, it is important to correct it definitively using strong cartilage like autologous costal cartilage.

What about scars when harvesting autologous costal cartilage?

You don't need to worry much about scars. According to the text, autologous costal cartilage is harvested using a short incision of about 2.5-3cm, so significant scarring does not remain.

What is the difficulty level of deviated nose correction surgery?

Deviated nose surgery is considered a difficult procedure. However, it is explained that after surgery, the crooked line seen from the front is resolved, and the central axis is straightened, leading to high patient satisfaction.

What side effects can occur after deviated nose correction using autologous costal cartilage?

Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery, and these can vary from person to person, so caution is required.