Patient Photos

Wegener's Granulomatosis Related Saddle Nose Deformity Rhinoplasty

This patient had been suffering for many years from Wegener's granulomatosis before consulting with Dr. Lamperti regarding her nose. Her disease had affected her nasal cartilage and caused significant collapse, saddle nose deformity and obstructed nasal airflow. After controlling her disease with her rheumatologist she was given the go ahead to have reconstructive surgery to rebuild her nose. Dr. Lamperti harvested a portion of the patient's rib cartilage and performed an open rhinoplasty surgery which allowed him to repair the patient's internal framework and support the areas that had collapsed. In the 1 year after photos you can see that not only is her saddle nose deformity much improved as seen on profile view, but her frontal view also shows a more symmetric appearance with a straighter tip and more smooth middle third contour.