The patient is a young woman who had external valve collapse (her nostrils could not support strong inspiration) as well as a dorsal hump. She had a rhinoplasty with septum harvested for cartilage grafts to support the tip and nostrils like a tripod. She had improved breathing with a structurally stable nose as well as less deviation and reduced dorsal hump.
Her 6 month results were initially presented as a case of the month. She is now 18 months post op and demonstrates improved aesthetics as the result matures. This is consistent with many nose surgeries.
Mark D. Wigod, MD, FACS, providing Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery to Boise, Meridian, Treasure Valley and Southeastern Idaho.
