Saddle Nose Rhinoplasty

Saddle Nose Rhinoplasty refers to the correction of a saddle nose, or commonly described as ”boxer’s nose”, in which the central third of the nose has collapsed inward from prior trauma. When the septum loses support, the middle third of the nose can fall inward causing both a problem with nasal airway breathing as well as a cosmetic deformity. The name “saddle nose” is derived from the characteristic saddle appearance that a collapsed middle third of the nose imparts. Rather than incorrectly diagnosing the upper third of the nose to have a hump, which should not be taken down, the skillful surgeon will understand the importance of rebuilding the central nose as the singular priority.