Nasal obstruction is a frustrating sequel of rhinoplasty to both the patient and the surgeon.
Physiologic problems are caused by altered vasomotor mechanisms of the lining …

The anatomy and functional physiology of the internal nasal valve and the potential
problems that may develop with it during rhinoplasty are discussed. The operative …

Of 1,000 consecutive patients who underwent rhinoplasty, about 10 percent had some nasal
obstruction postoperatively. The majority of patients in whom the author performed the …

The prevention of post-rhinoplastic obstruction begins with a careful assessment of the
pertinent cosmetic pathology, which is then specifically addressed by a thoughtful, concise …

Nasal obstruction is a common problem. Normal nasal breathing involves the interaction of
static and dynamic forces, including the nasal septum, lateral nasal walls, and nasal …

Reduction rhinoplasty techniques include maneuvers that weaken the nasal
osseocartilaginous framework. The structurally compromised anatomy remaining after …

DURING a rhinoplasty the surgeon tries to avoid pitfalls that produce crippling nasal function
or disappointing deformities of the nasal pyramid. The most common rhinoplastic sequelae …

Nasal obstruction after rhinoplasty is disheartening for both the patient and the rhinoplasty
surgeon. The surgeon must reassess the history of symptoms and physical attributes …

Often, rhinoplasty patients present not just for aesthetic correction, but for improvement of
their nasal breathing due to functional abnormalities or problems. Because the aesthetic and …

Figure 1. The nasal valve is the slit-like region between the caudal end of the upper lateral
cartilage and the nasal septum. In Caucasians the angle is normally 10-15,(Adapted from …