Rhinoplasty is a fascinating and complex surgical procedure aiming at attaining a well-functioning and aesthetically pleasant nose. The use of grafts is of the utmost importance for the nasal surgeon to achieve such results. However, the philosophy and technical use of nasal grafts are different in "closed" and "open" rhinoplasty. The aim of this paper is not detailed description of the numerou...

BACKGROUND One of the most common cosmetic surgeries is rhinoplasty. Iran has the highest rate of rhinoplasty, worldwide. The aim of this study was to compare the demographic characteristics of patients' undergone rhinoplasty during two-time-period with a 10-year-interval in a single surgical center in Isfahan, Iran. METHODS In a retrospective study, data of the patients who were scheduled fo...

Direct dorsal excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue is employed in rhinoplasty cases characterized by thick rigid skin to achieve satisfactory esthetic results, in which attempted repair by more conventional means would most likely frustrate both surgeon and patient. This historical review reminds us of the lesson: ‘History repeats itself.’ Built on a foundation of reconstructive rhinoplasty...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Nasal skin thickness has an important role in aesthetic results of rhinoplasty. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of tip and supratip skin defatting technique in rhinoplasty subjects using ultrasonography. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, case-control study. METHODS Among 111 rhinoplasty cases referred to a university hospital between Feb...

Rhinoplasty is the most common facial plastic procedure practiced today. Since thenose is the central andmost prominent part of the face, the reasons for the popularity of this operation should be obvious. However, the major part of the credit for the acceptance of this operation by the public is due to the pioneer, dedicated surgeons who have contributed a great number of technical innovations...

OBJECTIVE This plain language summary serves as an overview in explaining rhinoplasty and to aid patients and clinicians in their discussion of expectations, planning care, and improving surgical outcomes. The summary applies to patients 15 years of age and older and is based on the 2017 "Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty." The evidence-based guide...

Introduction Although the psychological aspects of rhinoplasty have been fully investigated in the medical literature, the religiosity of rhinoplasty candidates has not been taken into consideration. Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional study, the religious attitudes of 157 rhinoplasty candidates were compared with those of 74 subjects who had not requested rhinoplasty. A domestic va...

D Daniel is to be congratulated for providing us with two very important studies on Middle Eastern rhinoplasty. This ethnic group represents a large proportion of rhinoplasty patients worldwide, so much so that popular media have recently dubbed Iran as the “nose job capital of the world.” Middle Eastern rhinoplasty patients demonstrate a complex array of nasal traits, which demands a thorough ...

Reconstruction of the cleft nasal deformity can often pose a significant challenge to a rhinoplasty surgeon. Principal features of unilateral and bilateral cleft nasal deformities and their changes with growth are discussed. This article reviews current trends in cleft nasal rhinoplasty associated with early and late intervention. Finally, the authors review their own data on the applications o...

A combined septal perforation repair and rhinoplasty was performed in 80 patients presenting with septal perforations (size 1 to 5 cm) and external nasal deformities. The external rhinoplasty approach was used for all cases and the perforation was repaired using bilateral intranasal mucosal advancement flaps with a connective tissue interposition graft in between. Complete closure of the perfor...