ABSTRACT
Objectives To explore a comprehensive approach for the functional and aesthetic correction of septal deviation. Methods From Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2009, 48 patients with deviation of the frontier and ceiling border of the septal cartilage, 6 males, 42 females, average age of 26.5 years, were surgically treated with a comprehensive use of several techniques, such as septoplasty, reconstruction of septal support, precise osteotomies and nasal tip plasty. Results Functional improvement achieved in all the patients, contour satisfaction achieved in 91.7 % patients; 30 patients were very satisfied, and 14 satisfied with the outcome. Conclusions With the thorough understanding of surgical anatomy of the nose and the use of comprehensive surgical approach, satisfactory outcomes can be achieved both functionally and aesthetically in patients with septal deviation.