Background: The physiologic effects of specific rhinoplasty maneuvers are incompletely
understood, largely because of a limited ability to objectively examine such interventions …

Revision rhinoplasty presents numerous challenges to the facial plastic surgeon. From the
initial preoperative evaluation, the surgeon has the difficult task of recognizing and …

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 …

Background: The septal extension graft is currently the most commonly used primary and
secondary rhinoplasty technique in Asia because it provides maximal tip projection and …

Importance External nasal valve dysfunction (ENVD) is a common cause of nasal
obstruction. Although many techniques are described to help correct ENVD, evidence of the …

Objectives: The three-dimensional anatomy and conspicuous location of the nasal tip makes
it one of the most challenging sites of facial plastic surgery. This article reviews literature on …

Background Regarding septal fixation in nasal tip plasty, the nasal tip tripod theory may
require modification. We performed three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetric analysis of the …

Background Nasal obstruction is a common complaint seen by otolaryngologists. The
internal nasal valve (INV) is typically the narrowest portion of the nasal cavity, and if this area …

According to ancient Greek myth, the Strait of Messina between Sicily and Calabria in
southern Italy is home to Charybdis, a sea monster capable of bringing down the toughest …

Spreader grafts (SGs) have been widely used for both aesthetic and functional reasons to
prevent middle vault collapse and treat internal nasal valve insufficiency. Although SG …