Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty

Abstract

Secondary cleft rhinoplasty remains a challenging operation that requires an understanding of the aberrant anatomy in cleft lip nasal deformity as well as the ability to adapt various techniques suited to the needs of each patient. In this article, we review some of the classically described approaches in cleft rhinoplasty and different strategies to address the nasal subunits. Presurgical adjuncts, surgical interventions before facial skeletal maturity, and patient reported outcome measures are also discussed.

Keywords: Cleft nasal deformity; Cleft nose; Cleft repair; Definitive cleft rhinoplasty; Secondary/intermediate cleft rhinoplasty.