Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Technique, 3D Simulation, and Assessment of Outcome

Abstract Communication of goals and realistic expectations between the surgeon and patient is a crucial step of the aesthetic rhinoplasty. Three-dimensional imaging technology allows for sharing of simulated outcomes in the office setting, thereby facilitating this process. This article highlights the use of three-dimensional rhinoplasty simulation in preoperative assessment and the senior author’s preferred surgical technique in open rhinoplasty.

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Potential Applications of Lasers in Diagnosis and Preoperative Assessment of Lesions Using Three Dimensional Imaging

LASER Optoelectronics in Medicine ◽

10.1007/978-3-642-72870-9_18 ◽

1988 ◽

pp. 71-74

Author(s):

R. A. S. Blackie ◽

J. Drinkwater ◽

S. Hart

Keyword(s):

Three Dimensional ◽

Preoperative Assessment ◽

Three Dimensional Imaging ◽

Potential Applications

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Endoscopic endonasal open reduction for fractures of the frontal process of the maxilla

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520920043 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 030006052092004

Author(s):

Xiangming Meng ◽

Qingbo Wen ◽

Jianhong Gu ◽

Yangyang Wang

Keyword(s):

Open Reduction ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Preoperative Assessment ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Endoscopic Endonasal ◽

Aesthetic Result ◽

Frontal Process ◽

Mucosal Incision ◽

The Aesthetic

Objective This study was performed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of endoscopic endonasal open reduction of fractures of the frontal process of the maxilla (FFPM). Methods We performed a retrospective study of patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal open reduction of FFPM from December 2013 to October 2018. The preoperative assessment included nasal endoscopy, computed tomography imaging, and three-dimensional craniofacial reconstruction. The clinical results were evaluated with a visual analog scale at 2 days and 1 year postoperatively. Results Thirty-two patients (25 male, 7 female) with an average age of 39 years were included in the study. All patients successfully underwent a surgical operation via the endoscopic endonasal approach with a nasal mucosal incision, and the nasal deformities were corrected. At the 1-year follow-up, six (18.8%) and 26 (81.2%) patients were somewhat satisfied and very satisfied with the aesthetic result, respectively, and five (15.6%) and 27 (84.4%) were somewhat satisfied and very satisfied with the functional result, respectively. Conclusion Endoscopic endonasal open reduction can be considered a reliable method for anatomical reduction of FFPM. This technology provides a viable choice for the treatment of FFPM.

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Primary aesthetic rhinoplasty

10.1093/med/9780199682874.003.0117 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1399-1424

Author(s):

Lucian Ion

Keyword(s):

Surgical Intervention ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Physiological Effects ◽

Fine Detail ◽

Functional Aspects ◽

Nasal Physiology ◽

Aesthetic Rhinoplasty ◽

Nasal Pyramid ◽

The Aesthetic

Rhinoplasty is the aesthetic surgical intervention that covers the reshaping of the external nasal pyramid. It includes aesthetic and functional aspects, and addresses developmental or acquired pathology. Characteristically, it is associated with significant psychological overlay and due to the complex three-dimensional nasal structure it is the object of intense patient scrutiny involving fine detail from multiple angles. Nasal physiology characteristics dictate that aesthetic alterations can have profound physiological effects that need to be considered carefully in the design and execution of rhinoplasty surgery.

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