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Erika’s Rhinoplasty


Patient Experience

Preoperative Diagnosis: Septal deviation, turbinate hypertrophy, nasal obstruction, external nasal deformity.

Procedure: ethnic rhinoplasty, bilateral turbinoplasty, left ear graft conchal harvest (see photo), right deep temporalis fascia harvest.

Findings: Deviated nasal septum, 3+ thick skin/ nasal SMAS, weak, deprojected, flat lower lateral cartilages, deep radix and low dosum. Nose was poorly projected/over-rotated. Following surgery, increased projection, counter-rotated with nasolabial angle opened.

Comments: Her post-op photos show an improved nose. She had alar base reduction which is healing nicely. The back of the ear photo reveals the closed incision following ear cartilage harvest.

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Patient Testimonial

“For years I have been so self-conscious about the shape of my nose. It’s been a long time dream of mine to be able to have Rhinoplasty surgery. After consulting with various doctors, I’m so thankful that I found Dr. Nassif. Dr. Nassif went above and beyond in his efforts to perform the surgery. Dr. Nassif was so kind and helpful in so many ways before and after the procedure. The whole staff was also amazing. If anyone is considering this type of surgery, Dr. Nassif is the only one I would recommend. Once again from the bottom of my heart.

I thank you all.”

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Concepts Related to Erika’s Procedure

Septoplasty: Septoplasty is a surgical procedure used correct the shape of the septum due to defects or deformities. The nasal septum is the separation between the nostrils. Septoplasty may be performed during a rhinoplasty procedure. When performed together, this is referred to septorhinoplasty.

Turbinoplasty: There are three turbinates in each nasal pasage. Each one protrudes from the sidewall of the nose. The lower or inferior turbinate is by far the largest of the three. Turbinates are shaped like a scroll, and act to warm, air before it passes on to your throat. Throughout the day, the turbinates periodicallychange size in a pattern known as the nasal cycle. That’s why at any given time, a person can usually breathe better out of one side the other. Turbino plasty is the operation performed to reduce the size of the turbinate. Usually, only the inferior turbinates need correction.