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Original Article

“The Open Sky Rhinoplasty” for Correction of Secondary Cleft Lip Nose Deformity: Technique and Recent Results

Pages 153-158 | Received 05 Jun 1987, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The typical nose deformity after cleft-lip repair still represents great challenge for the plastic surgeon in this field. Many methods have been designed in attempts to correct the deformity, either during primary closure of the lip or as a secondary procedure when growth of the nose is complete. In this paper the author's own technique of secondary rhinoseptoplasty in cleft-lip patients is presented. The different cartilaginous and osseous structures are approached through a transcolumellar incision and the skin of the nose completely reflected upwards. This so-called “open sky view” gives a total perspective on the entire pathology of the cleft-lip nose deformity and makes it possible to correct it accordingly. Emphasis is put on some important surgical manoeuvers. Recent results are presented and the pros and cons of this procedure discussed.

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