Objective: To measure the efficacy of functional rhinoplasty techniques with a validated
quality-of-life instrument. Design: Prospective observational outcomes study of patients with …

ABSTRACT A thorough understanding of nasal anatomy and physiology remains critical
when approaching the nose to correct any contour or functional deficiencies. This article …

Many surgical approaches and techniques to repair cleft nasal deformities have been
described. Because the presenting patient with a congenital deformity is young, the surgical …

Objective. To assess the outcomes of functional rhinoplasty for nasal valve incompetence
and to evaluate an in-office test used to select appropriate surgical techniques. Methods …

Objective To describe the technique of intranasalZ-plasty and early results for this minimally
invasive method to repair internal nasal valve collapse. Intranasal Z-plasty has been well …

Management of the middle vault is paramount to achieving optimal aesthetic and functional
outcomes in rhinoplasty. The ideal treatment for middle vault complications, such as internal …

The nose is considered the most prominent feature of the face. As a result, fractures of the
nose and nasal region account for approximately half of all facial fractures. 1–3 The …

The middle nasal third is often the source of both aesthetic and functional problems with
primary rhinoplasty. Weakness of the middle nasal vault can occur from overresection of the …

Many plastic surgeons consider rhinoplasty to be the most complex facial plastic operation.
The anatomy is intricate, three dimensional, and highly variable. Airway function depends …

Rhinoplasty in the thin-skinned patient presents a unique set of challenges to achieve
desired results. Preoperative recognition of thin skin is imperative to direct the operative plan …