Closure of Septal Perforation Russell W.H. Kridel INTRODUCTION The presence of a nasal septal perforation, regardless of etiology, can cause significant functional, structural, and emotional consequences to the patient. Fortunately,…
Rhinoplasty: Endonasal Strategies Pietro Palma INTRODUCTION Rhinoplasty occupies a central and privileged position in contemporary facial plastic surgery. Alongside the desire for physical self-improvement, the demand for rhinoplasty in particular…
Pediatric Rhinoplasty Dirk Jan Menger INTRODUCTION Pediatric rhinoplasty remains a topic of controversy as the cartilaginous nasal septum is a dominant growth center of the nose. This concern arises from…
Management of the Alar Base Minas Constantinides INTRODUCTION The alar base serves as the esthetic foundation for the inferior third of the nose. In the pantheon of rhinoplasty techniques, treatment…
Medial and Lateral Crural Overlay Techniques Hossam M.T. Foda INTRODUCTION Adjusting the projection and rotation of the nasal tip is considered one of the most challenging maneuvers in rhinoplasty. The…
Tip Ptosis (the Droopy Tip) Stephen S. Park INTRODUCTION Tip ptosis (droopy tip) is a common finding, and correcting it is a fundamental step in rhinoplasty. This maneuver is unique…
Rhinoplasty: Suture Techniques Ira Papel INTRODUCTION The nasal tip is one of the most varied anatomic units in the human body. For that reason, multiple techniques in tip modification have…
Rhinoplasty: Reconstruction of the Saddle Nose Deformity Using Costal Cartilage Harvest Dean M. Toriumi INTRODUCTION The saddle nose deformity is characterized by a depression of the nasal dorsum that extends…
Rhinoplasty Profile Management: The Tension Nose Edward H. Farrior INTRODUCTION Profile management in the tension nose encompasses almost all aspects of rhinoplasty. There is considerable work required within the bony…
Rhinoplasty: Management of the Crooked Nose Julian M. Rowe-Jones INTRODUCTION The crooked nose is not just one deformity, and therefore, it must not be assumed that there is a single…
