Understanding nasal anatomy and physiology are the most important points for successful
functional rhinoplasty. Anatomic structures playing major roles in nasal breathing functions …

THE nose has many functions, including warming and humidification of inhaled air and
olfaction, the function to which we refer most is airflow. Presumably, the bony-cartilaginous …

Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedures in plastic
surgery. Over the past 20 years, the trend has shifted away from ablative techniques …

The choice of primary rhinoplasty technique is based on preoperative diagnosis, external
nasal contour, nasal anatomy, and expected changes in nasal contour. The author matches …

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 …

Over the past decade, rhinoplasty techniques have moved away from excisional methods
and focused more on repositioning and restructuring existing tissues. These changes in …

Rhinoplasty is performed to improve the appearance of the nose. However, conventional
procedures may result in impairment of nasal breathing. The purpose of this article is to …

The results achieved in rhinoplasty are directly related to the surgeon's ability to elucidate
how subtle changes in the bony and cartilaginous supports of the nose will alter its …

The nose is an organ that serves many functions. These functions arc intimately involved in
an organ that occupies a very aesthetically prominent position on the face. A thorough …

The nose plays a functional role in nasal breathing and an esthetic role because it
represents the most prominent and central facial feature. That the nose has enormous …