Successful cosmetic rhinoplasty requires a thorough preoperative analysis of both aesthetic
and functional characteristics of the nose. Close attention should be paid to the internal and …

Nasal valve dysfunction, which results in poor air movement on inspiration due to a
narrowed passageway or weakness of the internal (INV) or external nasal valve (ENV), is a …

BACKGROUND Nasal valve collapse and especially internal nasal valve insufficiency is a
common cause of nasal airway obstruction. This study compares the effects of spreader graft …

Background As a consequence of removal of the nasal hump, the upper lateral cartilages
are separated from the septal cartilage in reductive rhinoplasty. A decrease in the nasal …

Background Nasal valve (NV) stenosis is a well-known cause of nasal obstruction (NO) and
congestion but it is often overlooked because the typical surgical therapies are complex and …

Objective: To determine if elective cosmetic septorhinoplasty impacts on nasal air flow
resistance over the long-term. Design: Case series. Mean postoperative follow-up period …

In primary rhinoplasty, contouring and sculpting the nasal tip may be the most challenging
and technically difficult aspects, and their outcome is dependent upon the delayed effects of …

Background There is a significant variation in the assessment, treatment, and outcomes of
nasal airway obstruction and management in the published literature. This study aimed …

Background: Septal extension grafts (SEGs) are used widely in rhinoplasty as a means of
controlling tip position. Grafts positioned in a side-to-side configuration may cause nasal …

High dorsal deviation of the septum can cause nasal obstruction due to internal nasal valve
(INV) stenosis. We have developed a new technique using a modified mattress suture on the …