Rhinoplasty In the Operating Room - Septoplasty

Join Rhinoplasty Specialist Dr. Paul Nassif in the operating room as he performs a Septoplasty.

Septoplasty is a surgical procedure used to 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 may be referred to septorhinoplasty.

Desired Rhinoplasty Goals

1. Bridge: Moderately Thinner
2. Dorsum: Higher (Augmented)
3. Tip: Refined, Increased Projection, Increased Rotation
4. Base: Vertical-Oblique Nostrils & Triangular Nasal Base
5. Columella: Increased Columellar? Show? & Length
6. Nasolabial Junction: Obtuse Nasolabial Angle
7. Maxilla: Less Retrusive
8. Skin-Soft Tissue Envelope: Moderate Thickness that Provides Good Tip Definition

Preoperative Nasal Evaluation & Surgical Planning

1. Excellent Physician-Patient Communication
2. History & Physical Examination
3. Patients? Goals? Realistic?
4. Discuss Expectations & Anticipated Results
5. Computer Morphing
6. Chin Implant?
7. Surgical Plan: Nasion, Bridge and Dorsum, Tip, Base, Grafts and Septum and Turbinates

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