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…
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…
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,…
Summary The severe septal deformity is even today a challenging problem. Standard techniques often do not achieve a good long-term result in function or aesthetics. Therefore, we used the idea of removing a badly deformed septum, building up a straight…
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…
The Problem Nasal septal deviation is a common cause of nasal obstruction, a problem that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Traditional septoplasty is adequate for treating the majority of septal deviations. However, deviation of the anterior septum…
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…
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…
Introduction Rhinoplasty is by far the most challenging and difficult operation on the face. It requires an organized approach to preoperative preparation: careful history taking, facial analysis, photography, imaging, and operative planning. The most critical thing is always to have…
The Problem The initial examination is the most important step in the design and plan of a successful rhinoplasty surgery. During the initial visit, surgeons must obtain accurate data to determine if they can deliver a safe and successful outcome…