When it comes to cleft lip and palate, many people also suffer from nose deflection and asymmetric nostril size caused by nose collapse. Can cleft lip and nostril be repaired when they are bigger and smaller? The answer is yes. If you don't believe it, you can see the following pictures of cleft lip, nose collapse, repair and restoration after one year of correction.
Comparison of photos taken one year after successful repair of cleft lip nose deformity
It can be seen from the photo that the obvious nose wing on the left side is bigger and smaller, and the nose is collapsed and skewed. After repair, the size of nostrils is basically the same, and the slanted nasal column is also corrected to the middle level. The nasal deformity can be repaired to be so traceless with good results.
After seeing the real angle shaping effect, I believe you must be very curious about how to repair such a collapsed nose.
How to correct the symmetry of cleft lip and nostril? The specific repair methods are as follows
Here, we should first state that for the nasal deformity caused by congenital cleft lip, most unilateral second and third degree cleft lip will have varying degrees of nasal collapse, nasal deformity, inconsistent nostrils, high and low nasal alar. The repair operation and method should be corrected according to the causes.
Repair of cleft lip nasal columella deviation:
For unilateral deviation of nostril caused by nasal septum, the doctor will reset the deviated nasal septum cartilage, at the same time, reset the nasal septum cartilage to the centerline, and remove the excess cartilage and nasal alar tissue. By balancing the size and support of the alar cartilage on both sides, you can achieve comprehensive adjustment of the nasal column and alar, and achieve nostril symmetry.
Repair of nostril asymmetry caused by nasal cartilage dysplasia:
Nasal cartilage dysplasia mostly refers to the collapse caused by the absorption of nasal tip and nasal septum support. In this case, it is necessary to use half rib cartilage carving to build the nose tip, while providing a solid and stable support for the nose pigeon, and then reshape the nose wing and adjust the proportion of nostrils.
Although the above two methods can repair the different sizes of nostrils caused by cleft lip, the complexity of surgical methods is also very different. The doctor will also carry out comprehensive repair according to the situation. If necessary, they will also perform lip correction, body repair and nasal floor elevation. The operation time is about 1-3 hours, and the recovery time after repair is about 3-6 months.
Therefore, cleft lip and nostril asymmetry can be corrected, and it is good for us to consider comprehensively according to our nostril doctor's suggestions.
