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.
Image 1: Before – Image:
Frontal view before Rhinoplasty
Image 2: After – Image:
Frontal view after Rhinoplasty
Image 3: Before – Image:
Oblique view before Rhinoplasty
Image 4: After – Image:
Oblique view after Rhinoplasty
Image 5: Before – Image:
Side view of the nose before Rhinoplasty
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Side view of the nose after Rhinoplasty
Image 7: Before – Image:
Base view of the nose before Rhinoplasty
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Base view of the nose after Rhinoplasty