The nose occupies a central position both anatomically and aesthetically in determining the overall appearance of the face. Surgery for reconstruction of the nose has a long history, dating back…

Surgery of the lower third of the nose represents one of the most challenging aspects of rhinoplasty. The nasal tip is a three-dimensional structure described in terms of projection, rotation,…

Cosmetic surgery for the Asian nose stands in marked contradistinction to that for the Western nose in that its objectives can be the opposite in many cases (i.e., augmentation rather…

Aesthetic rhinoplasty in patients of Middle Eastern extraction poses a specific set of challenges for the rhinoplasty surgeon. As is true in other geoethnic groups, several unique anatomic features define…

Reduction rhinoplasty has been the main objective for the majority of cosmetic rhinoplasties performed in Caucasians over many decades. Rhinoplasty experts today have a much better understanding of the intricate…

The nasal bones are the most commonly fractured bones in the face. Acute nasal fractures may result in both nasal deformity and nasal airway obstruction. However, some controversy still surrounds…

Lengthening the short nose is one of the most difficult challenges in rhinoplasty. Etiologies for the development of a short nose include congenital, traumatic, iatrogenic (previous surgery), infectious, and granulomatous…

The nasal airway is of paramount importance to the astute rhinoplasty surgeon. Often, great aesthetic results are combined with poor functional outcomes, leading to dissatisfaction and the need for further…

Primum non nocere The first goal during rhinoplasty, as with all other aspects of medicine and surgery, is to do no harm, and it pertains to both nasal function and…

The nasal septum plays a critical role in both the function, as well as the aesthetics, of the human nose. Structurally, the septum forms the foundation of the nasal pyramid and acts…