This patient was born with a cleft lip and palate. Frequently, the changes of the nose – both in shape and function – become more evident after puberty. Corrective nasal surgery may be performed at about 18 years of age and older. Dr. Gassner performed an endonasal rhinoplasty approach in this patient. He placed a „foundation graft“ – a technique that he developed and that has found use in centers around the world.
This procedure was medically necessary in order to reconstruct normal form and unobstructed breathing in the setting of cleft lip, nose and palate.
Picture 1: Before:
Frontal View After the Rhinoplasty
Picture 2: After:
Frontal View after the Rhonoplasty
Picture 3: Before:
Side View before the Operation
Picture 4: After:
Side View after the Operation
Picture 5: Before:
Close up of the nose before Operation
Picture 6: After:
Close up of the nose after the Operation