Abstract
The Challenge of Nasal Reconstruction The nose dominates the central face, and when it is deformed it may cause a profound loss of the facial aesthetic and sense of self. Although a spectrum of procedures has been advocated for nasal reconstruction, several tenets are commonly accepted as being essential: (1) Autologous tissues represent the gold standard for a successful nasal reconstruction; (2) Optimal results are usually achieved through staged surgical interventions requiring several separate and temporally remote operative steps; and (3) aesthetic reconstruction of a nose is best accomplished through restoration of the missing components. Reconstruction of the nose is a complex and challenging endeavor that continues to evolve. The creation of a thin, refined nasal construct with a functional airway and an aesthetically pleasing three-dimensional shape that resists gravity and remains stable over time remains a daunting surgical challenge.
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Beahm, E.K., Walton, R.L., Burget, G.C. (2008). Concepts in Nasal Reconstruction. In: Butler, C.E., Fine, N.A. (eds) Principles of Cancer Reconstructive Surgery. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-49504-0_10
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