Rhinoplasty - Cosmetic Before & After Case 366

This patient came to Houtan Chaboki, M.D. having sustained nasal injuries from sports that had never been corrected, along with chronic nasal obstruction. The procedure performed was a closed, preservation septorhinoplasty, an approach that avoids external incisions. Bone and cartilage creating the dorsal bump and bridge irregularities were shaved, and cartilage grafts from her own septum were used to refine the nose. The significantly deviated septum, which was physically blocking her nasal passages, was also corrected during the same procedure.

The before photos show a visible dorsal bump on the lateral view and bridge irregularities on the frontal view, along with a nose that reads as off-center in proportion. At six weeks after surgery, the profile shows a straighter bridge with less prominence of the bump, and the frontal view reflects more even nasal symmetry. The changes are measured, consistent with her stated preference for a balanced rather than scooped bridge.

For those researching rhinoplasty - cosmetic in Washington DC & Arlington, this case illustrates how a single procedure can address both cosmetic and functional concerns together. This patient had chronic nasal obstruction alongside her cosmetic goals, and both were treated during the same operation.

The patient lives in another state and traveled several hours to see Dr. Chaboki. She had previously tried nonsurgical rhinoplasty with HA filler with Dr. Chaboki and was happy with those results before eventually choosing surgery. Wanting to return quickly to physical activity, she opted for the closed approach, which generally involves less external swelling than an open rhinoplasty. The after photos at six weeks reflect results that align with her goal of natural, conservative change.