Management of the Nasal Dorsum
Rhinoplasty is not so much an art, but rather an architectural undertaking: a methodical approach to reconfiguring the nasal components to give a proportionate nose that both pleases the eye…
General Surgery
Dorsal Hump Reduction and Osteotomies
This article discusses the technique for planning, executing, and troubleshooting dorsal hump reduction for the cosmetic rhinoplasty patient. Details of the discussion include the necessary elements of the preoperative consultation…
Surgical Treatment of Nasal Obstruction in Rhinoplasty
The key to a successful septorhinoplasty includes an understanding of nasal anatomy and physiology. This allows the surgeon the ability to properly address both form and function during the operation….
Surgical Management of Nasal Airway Obstruction
The management and diagnosis of nasal airway obstruction requires an understanding of the form and function of the nose. Nasal airway obstruction can be structural, physiologic, or a combination of…
Open and Closed Rhinoplasty
Most surgeons recognize the broad utility of both endonasal and external rhinoplasty approaches. Most understand that there are situations when a given approach offers advantages and may be considered preferable….
Surface Aesthetics and Analysis
Surface aesthetics of an attractive nose result from certain lines, shadows, and highlights with specific proportions and breakpoints. Analysis emphasizes geometric polygons as aesthetic subunits. Evaluation of the complete nasal…
Rhinoplasty: Education Through Multispecialty Collaboration
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, Editor It is a great honor to be part of this special issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery dedicated to multispecialty rhinoplasty. I embarked several years…
Medicolegal Issues in Breast Reduction
Areas of general risk are discussed with patients before surgery. Procedure-specific risks inherent in each technique are a key part of informed consent. Issues related to insurance coverage must be…
Avoiding Complications in Gigantomastia
Gigantomastia is a disabling condition for patients and presents unique challenges to plastic surgeons. Presentation can occur throughout different phases of life, and treatment often begins with nonoperative measures; however,…
Breast Reduction in the Burned Breast
Mammary hypertrophy can occur in the postburn breast. Patients with burned breasts exhibit the same symptoms of symptomatic macromastia as patients with unburned breasts. The extent of the deformity, the…
