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Closed Rhinoplasty – Nasal Deformity Correction Surgery
Broad nose deformity as chief complaint The patient had always felt that the bridge of his nose was depressed and that his nose was broad. The patient had been born with a left sided cleft lip and palate deformity. His parents had been advised of the right time schedule for him to undergo cleft lip [...]
Wisdom Tooth Surgery – Mandibular Nerve Passing Through Tooth
Patient with pain and swelling in the posterior left mandible The patient is a 25-year-old female from Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. She had developed severe pain and swelling on the left side of her mandible. The patient had a grossly decayed left third molar. There was also severe trismus with limited mouth opening due [...]
Comminuted Zygoma Fracture – Medpor Orbital Blowout Repair
Patient involved in an accident while on a holiday The patient is a 28-year-old male from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was recently holidaying with his family in Rajasthan when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. A camel had suddenly strayed onto the path of his car, which had resulted in a collision. [...]
Cleft Rhinoplasty, Lip Revision Surgery, Columella Correction
Patient with asymmetrical nose and prominent lip scar The patient is a 22-year-old male from Kasargod in Kerala, India. He had been born with a cleft lip, palate and alveolus deformity. Surgical repair of his deformities had been performed at the correct prescribed times at a local hospital. The patient had subsequently developed normally with [...]
Ectopic Eruption – Maxillary Sinus Impaction surgery
Patient develops discomfort and heaviness in right side of face The patient is a 24-year-old male from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. He had developed a mild pain and a slight swelling in the right side of his upper jaw. This has been ongoing for the last 7-10 days. He has a history of sinusitis [...]
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty – Broad Nose Reshaping Surgery
Patient with broad nose deformity with a flattened nasal tip The patient is a 31-year-old man from Panruti in Tamil Nadu, India. He had always disliked the shape of his nose. This had led to the patient feeling very self conscious in social situations. About two years ago, his friend had recommended a cosmetic surgeon [...]