Reconstructive Nasal Surgery

    /24-7PressRelease/ - GOLDEN, CO, February 01, 2008 - Nasal reconstruction is a type of rhinoplasty procedure performed to repair specific deformities caused by injury, surgical error, birth defects, genetics, aging, or nasal obstruction. Reconstruction is also commonly performed following removal of external skin tumors or internal nasal tumors. Patients with a cleft lip and/or palate may require a reconstructive rhinoplasty to repair this birth deformity.

Many patients undergo nasal reconstruction for physical reasons, hoping for a new nose that will be more attractive and less prominent. On the flip side, many patients also have reconstruction for purely functional reasons - if a deviated septum or nasal obstruction is affecting normal breathing, then reconstruction must be done to restore normal airflow.

Nasal passages may need to be widened as in cases of nasal valve collapse, a deviated septum may need straightening, or the bones and/or cartilage may need to be reduced. In cases where a patient is happy with the physical appearance of the nose, alterations are only made internally and not visible following the procedure.

Reconstructive procedures that occur after an unsuccessful original nose surgery are called revision rhinoplasty procedures. Revision rhinoplasty procedures require exceptional surgical skill - cosmetic surgeons who are adept at revisions must be able to pull from a large knowledge base to repair deformities or injuries and to produce an aesthetically pleasing revision result.
In some cases, surgeons will need to design a reconstruction that addresses both physical issues and functional ones.

Depending on the surgeon you decide on and the extensiveness of your reconstruction, your doctor may choose from three surgical methods, the open, closed, and delivery techniques. In the open method, an external incision is made in the columella, the skin between the nostrils. In the closed method, the incisions are made inside the nasal passages. In the less common delivery method, the incisions are also internal, and characteristics of both are combined with emphasis on nasal tip revision.

Regardless of your reason for seeking reconstructive rhinoplasty, the procedure is highly demanding and requires many years of practice to perfect. In searching for a cosmetic surgeon to perform your reconstruction, look for a seasoned physician who has a highly specialized rhinoplasty background and an extensive portfolio of successful reconstruction results.

For more information on the reconstructive rhinoplasty procedures, visit the website of New York-based cosmetic surgeon Dr. Howard T. Bellin, a respected physician who has performed more than 4,000 rhinoplasty procedures.

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