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Some technical considerations in primary rhinoplasty

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Technique in rhinoplasty is discussed in terms of safety, facility, and versatility. Nasal appearance results from the anatomic variation of the component parts. Technique should reflect modifications necessary to correct unpleasant features while respecting anatomic limitations. Techniques are described for dorsal reduction and tip modification by methods that consider surgical exposure and the relation between structural anatomy and external appearance.

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  1. Skoog, T.: A method of hump reduction in rhinoplasty. Arch. Otolaryngol. 83:283, 1966.

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  1. University of Paris, Beaujon, France

    Jean Pollet M.D.

  2. University of Florida, 32601, Gainesville, Florida

    Anthony Weikel M.D.

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Pollet, J., Weikel, A. Some technical considerations in primary rhinoplasty. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 1, 25–34 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570233

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