Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging operations the facial plastic surgeon performs given the complex 3-dimensional anatomy of the nose and the psychological impact it has on patients….
Pyriform Aperture Augmentation as An Adjunct to Rhinoplasty
Skeletal deficiency in the central midface impacts nasal aesthetics. This lack of lower face projection can be corrected by alloplastic augmentation of the pyriform aperture. Creating convexity in the deficient…
The Short Nose
The causes of the short nose deformity vary greatly, from congenital malformations to acquired deformities. Despite this degree of variation, key commonalities exist, namely, a shortened nasal length, overrotation of…
Projection and Deprojection Techniques in Rhinoplasty
Projection of the nasal tip is among the most important aspects of the nose. In this article, a wide spectrum of techniques are presented that allow the rhinoplasty surgeon to…
Nasal Tip Deficiency
Nasal tip deficiency can be congenital or secondary to previous nasal surgeries. Underdeveloped medial crura usually present with underprojected tip and lack of tip definition. Weakness or malposition of lateral…
Alar Rim Deformities
The alar rim plays an important role in nasal harmony. Alar rim flaws are common following the initial rhinoplasty. Classification of the deformities helps with diagnosis and successful surgical correction….
Reshaping of the Broad and Bulbous Nasal Tip
This article presents a contemporary overview of tip suturing and tip structural grafting techniques used to refine the wide nasal tip. Previous reductive techniques have proved to produce unnatural results…
Surgical Treatment of the Middle Nasal Vault
The middle nasal vault is a sensitive region of the nose from both an esthetic and a functional perspective. It is critical for the rhinoplasty surgeon to properly evaluate and…
Surgical Treatment of the Twisted Nose
The twisted nose is a challenging procedure in rhinoplasty. The goal of surgery is to realign the nasal skeleton to create symmetry in the face and restore nasal patency. Key…
The Crooked Nose
Correction of a crooked nose is one of the most common requests from patients presenting for rhinoplasty. Both esthetic and functional issues are typically present in patients with this deformity….
