Rhinoplasty

Septal Graft: Graft Harvesting Technique

The Problem The cornerstone of rhinoplasty is restructuring the nasal framework, and creating a beautiful, stable configuration usually requires cartilage grafting. Nasal septal cartilage is the most commonly used graft source as it is readily available and structurally suitable. Safely…

Turbinate Reduction Techniques in Rhinoplasty

The Problem Nasal airway obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The Background When planning a facial cosmetic procedure such as a rhinoplasty, the ideal result should meet the aesthetic goals of both patient and physician without sacrificing function. This is…

Functional Turbinoplasty

The Problem Turbinate hypertrophy is a common cause of functional problems in patients undergoing aesthetic rhinoplasty. Failure to diagnose and treat the problem may cause the persistence of the obstructive symptoms in a large group of patients and even cause…

Medical Management of Turbinate Hypertrophy

The Problem Turbinate hypertrophy is a relatively common nasal airway problem that needs to be considered before planning any aesthetic nose surgery. Based on the etiology of the hypertrophy, treatment may be done before the rhinoplasty, simultaneous with the surgery,…

Advanced Septoplasty: Correction of Dorsal Deflections

The Problem Dorsal septal deflections The Background One of the most frequently performed surgeries in otorhinolaryngology is the correction of septal deviations. In cases where the L-strut is straight, septoplasty is relatively a straightforward operation. However, when the L-strut is…

Conservative/Simple Septoplasty

The Problem Severely deviated nasal septum. The Background Nasal septal deviation is one of the leading causes of nasal obstruction. Literature demonstrated over 75% of 2000 cadaveric subjects to have some degree of septal deviation. Approximately 33% of patients who…

Three-Dimensional Imaging in Rhinoplasty

The Problem Currently, most surgeons performing rhinoplasty procedures utilize two-dimensional (2D) photography to evaluate new patients, to document results, and to plan a successful procedure. It is important to note that 2D photography lacks the ability to document the entire…