Open SeptoRhinoplasty to Reconstruct Nasal Bone and Reshape Nose Due to Injury*

Patients often come to Dr. Sadati after experiencing a traumatic accident that has altered their appearance. This young woman had been in an accident years earlier, and while her nose had healed fully, the shape was no longer the same, and her breathing was compromised. Her features looked blunt, and her nose no longer had an upturned tip. After discussing her options with Dr. Sadati, she decided that septorhinoplasty was the best option because it would allow Dr. Sadati to see the underlying nasal structure fully. This open form of rhinoplasty is the preferred method of most experienced plastic surgeons, and Dr. Sadati’s extensive experience put her at ease with her decision. During the surgery, she was placed under general anesthesia, and Dr. Sadati reconstructed her nasal cartilage and eliminated the protruding hump left by the accident. He then reshaped her nose to have a more delicate, upturned tip. After recovering, she was pleased to look more like her former self, loved that her profile had been restored, and was thankful to be breathing easier.