Corresponding Author:Ira Papel, MD The authors have nothing to disclose. Abstract/Synopsis: The facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon must carefully consider both nasal form and function to successfully perform rhinoplasty surgery. This chapter highlights important nasal anatomy, preoperative considerations, and various techniques to improve the structural support of the alae. Structural techniques involving cartilage grafts, suture… [Read More]
Nasal Tip & Aesthetics
Overprojected Nasal Tip: Technique To Decrease The Nasal Tip Projection
INTRODUCTION The overprotected nose, also known as the “Pinocchio nose”, is a frequent reason for consultation in the daily practice of a facial plastic surgeon. In this group of patients, the nose becomes the main point of the attention of the face due to its larger dimension and often results in the loss of balance… [Read More]
Tongue in groove technique for nasal tip positioning
Keywords: Rhinoplasty, nasal tip, projection, tongue in groove. Background The aesthetic surgical mastery of the lower third of the nose has long been recognised as one of the most challenging parts of doing rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty surgeons use a variety of surgical techniques to obtain the desired aesthetic results. Surgeons over the years have tried a… [Read More]
Lateral Crural Flap Technique
Eric W. Cerrati, MDAssistant Professor, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Regan Thomas, MDProfessor, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Corresponding Author: Eric W. Cerrati, MD30 No. 1900 E. Room 3C120 SOMSalt Lake City,… [Read More]
The Ideal Nose
Question: Is there an ideal nose and what is it?Answer: A nose that is considered ‘ideal’ is one which is harmonious with the other favorable facial features. Our perception of beauty helps define what makes an ideal shape for a female or male nose. There is also always a bit of an artistic element to… [Read More]
Saddle Nose Transcribed Lecture
This is my first visit to Las Vegas, and I must say, it is quite a place! I would like to thank Dr Waldman from Kentucky, Dr Paul Nassif from Beverly Hills in Los Angeles California, and the other course organizers. This is really a wonderful course both professionally and also socially. It has been… [Read More]
The Severely Twisted Nose
Chapter 1: Rhinoplasty Lecture – Twisted Nose Dr. Becker was a featured Guest Speaker at the 29th Annual Symposium in New York City, Advances in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: The Cutting Edge 7. He was the invited speaker in this New York City Rhinoplasty Course. The lecture that he gave on the subject of “The Complex… [Read More]
Drooping Tip – Pictures and Video
Patient 1 Complaints of a hump, drooping tip and nasal stenosis. Endonasal approach with septoplasty and hump resection. Pictures taken in the OR before starting the operation and at the end of the operation to illustrate the tip rotation achiewed from a hump resection. Patient 2 The patient has had a severe nasal trauma. Complaints… [Read More]
Projection and deprojection
Abstract Nasal projection is a vitally important consideration during pre-operative planning, during rhinoplasty surgery itself and post-operatively it is a major determinant of the final result. A technique to create visual aids for analyzing a nose, particularly with regard to planning the ideal tip tip position, using a modified Guyoron approach is described The rhinoplasty… [Read More]
Nasal Tip Rotation And Projection
Rhinoplasty surgical procedure is one of the most interesting and complex aesthetic surgical procedure… proved by the number of secondary rhinoplasties. The main goal of aesthetic and artistic rhinoplasty is to achieve a natural look of beauty enhancement and most harmonious face. There is no one standart rhinoplasty but many rhinoplasties that have to suit… [Read More]