Revision Rhinoplasty

Myriam Loyo; Tom D Wang

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2015.09.009

Revision Rhinoplasty

Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Jan;43(1):177-85. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2015.09.009. Epub 2015 Oct 21.

Authors

Myriam Loyo¹, Tom D Wang²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
² Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA. Electronic address: wangt@ohsu.edu.

PMID: 26616705
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2015.09.009

Abstract

Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging operations the facial plastic surgeon performs given the complex 3-dimensional anatomy of the nose and the psychological impact it has on patients. The intricate interplay of cartilages, bone, and soft tissue in the nose gives it its aesthetic and function. Facial harmony and attractiveness depends greatly on the nose given its central position in the face. In the following article, the authors review common motivations and anatomic findings for patients seeking revision rhinoplasty based on the senior author's 30-year experience with rhinoplasty and a review of the literature.

Keywords: Facial plastic surgery; Revision; Rhinoplasty.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Nose Deformities, Acquired / etiology
Nose Deformities, Acquired / pathology
Nose Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
Reoperation
Rhinoplasty / methods*