Case #2470

Description:

This young man suffered an injury that required sinus and nasal surgery. He also has sustained multiple fractures from previous sports injuries.    Following nasal the nasal surgery performed elsewhere several years ago, the patient noted difficulty breathing, repeated sinus infections and other symptoms which led to the discovery of three septal perforations.  His symptoms reduced his quality of life. Patient also expressed desire for a straighter nose without existing dorsal hump.  Following successful septal perforation repair surgery and Rhinoplasty with Dr. Kridel, the patient expressed his belief that the surgery was positively life changing and grateful for the ability to breathe well and back to normal activities without worry.