Importance The design, use, and indications for the articulated alar rim graft (AARG) and the
functional and aesthetic improvements that can be achieved have not been fully …

Management of the middle vault is paramount to achieving optimal aesthetic and functional
outcomes in rhinoplasty. The ideal treatment for middle vault complications, such as internal …

Nostril stenosis (narrowing of the nasal inlet) is an uncommon deformity which results in
aesthetic and breathing discomfort in patients. The literature review shows that trauma …

Background Cosmetic rhinoplasty has been linked to iatrogenic breathing disturbances
using clinical tools. However, few studies have evaluated outcomes using validated, patient …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: The surgical correction of nostril stenosis and external nasal
valve collapse typically involves the addition of tissue to widen and strengthen these areas …

Methods A retrospective case series of patients who underwent functional rhinoplasty by the
senior author (SPM) at a tertiary referral center from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2016 …

Background: Nasal obstruction is a common presenting symptom to the otolaryngology
clinic. A variety of structural and mucosal abnormalities can interrupt the subjective …

The nasal valve spans a minimal cross sectional area of the intake point inside the nose.
Acting as a Starling's resistor, it plays a pivotal role in controlling the inspiratory airflow …

Chapter 3 is an “exposed” look at the osseocartilaginous vault, which is minimally visualized
in a routine rhinoplasty. Currently, surgeons see the tip cartilages far more than the dorsum …

The primary objective of rhinoplasty is to create predictable changes in nasal contour while
maximizing nasal function. Reproducible, consistent outcomes in rhinoplasty come with the …