Introduction Fillers are now widely used in many aspects of cosmetic surgery, including the nose and its surrounding structures. The most common sites for filler injection on the face are the nasolabial fold, nose and forehead. Whilst filler injections have been established as relatively safe, minimally invasive and effective for facial rejuvenation, nevertheless they have… [Read More]
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Management of the middle vault
Abstract Special anatomic features determining both nasal aesthetics and function make middle vault surgery a challenging task for the rhinoplastic surgeon. Spreader grafts and spreader flaps, the split hump technique and the use of diced cartilage with fascia are some of the most common tools currently used for correction. The techniques described in this article… [Read More]
Let Down Technique
Introduction The nose should be considered as a functional unit, one of the elements of this concept being the form. We should never try to separate these two concepts, since form is function. Nasal structures should not be evaluated or handled in isolation from each other; any modification of one of the structures will have… [Read More]
The Bulbous Tip
Introduction Central position of the nose on human face is an obvious fact frequently pointed out in rhinoplasty literature. Nasal tip, being the most prominent part of the nose, attracts the eye, making any imperfection in this region potential concern for a rhinoplasty patient. Broad, bulbous tip with its’ disproportion in width between the nasal… [Read More]
The Bulbous Nasal Tip: a review of current surgical techniques
ABSTRACT Objective: To review the described surgical techniques for addressing nasal tip bulbosity and present a novel application of a previously described technique.Study design: Review.Surgical Methods: Cephalic resection, suture techniques, grafting techniques, techniques involving transection of the dome or lateral crura, and lateral crura repositioning techniques.Conclusion: The surgical treatment of nasal tip bulbosity requires a… [Read More]