The nose is composed of intricate intranasal anatomy to serve its sophisticated functions.
Although it only occupies a small area, it is the central focal point of the face and demands …

The nose is composed of intricate intranasal anatomy to serve its sophisticated functions.
Although it only occupies a small area, it is the central focal point of the face and demands …

It is an honor for me to edit this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery. Functional rhinoplasty may
have an emphasis on improved nasal breathing but the concomitant improvement in nasal …

The evolution of the rhinoplastic surgery has spanned several centuries, with the last few
decades focused on the development and refinement of techniques that address the nasal …

BACKGROUND Nasal airway obstruction is one of the most common complaints presenting
to an otolaryngologist and may dramatically impact a patient's quality of life. Among possible …

This article examines how functional nasal surgery can result in aesthetic improvement to
the nose. We performed a literature search examining functional rhinoplasty with resultant …

Functional rhinoplasty, once a euphemism for revision of the overreduced nose, has evolved
into a valuable procedure with primary and secondary applications. We now appreciate that …

The primary responsibilities of the nose include heating, humidifying, and filtering inspired
air before reaching the larynx, trachea, and lungs. This is accomplished via a balance of …

In nearly every case, rhinoplasty is performed to improve the balance and appearance of the
nose (and face), while at the same time preserving or optimizing function (improving …

Most primary rhinoplasties are intended to reduce a dorsal hump or overall nasal size.
Although reduction rhinoplasty may seem a simple task, the nose is neither a solid nor a …