Aesthetic correction of septal deviation with nasal deformify
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2011.04.006
- VernacularTitle:鼻中隔偏曲歪鼻畸形的矫正
- Author:
Gao ZENG
;
Haihuan MA
;
Zhiqiang XUE
;
Xiaogen HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Septal deviation;
Correction of nasal deviation;
Medial osteotome;
Lateral osteotome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2011;17(4):257-259,265
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objectives To explore a comprehensive approach for the functional and aesthetic correction of septal deviation. Methods From Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2009, 48 patients with deviation of the frontier and ceiling border of the septal cartilage, 6 males, 42 females, average age of 26.5 years, were surgically treated with a comprehensive use of several techniques, such as septoplasty, reconstruction of septal support, precise osteotomies and nasal tip plasty. Results Functional improvement achieved in all the patients, contour satisfaction achieved in 91.7 % patients; 30 patients were very satisfied, and 14 satisfied with the outcome. Conclusions With the thorough understanding of surgical anatomy of the nose and the use of comprehensive surgical approach, satisfactory outcomes can be achieved both functionally and aesthetically in patients with septal deviation.
