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Functional and Esthetic Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty is performed to improve the appearance of the nose. However, conventional procedures may result in impairment of nasal breathing. The purpose of this article is to describe a “functional and esthetic” rhinoplasty technique designed to avoid adverse effects on venti1ation by preserving the structure of the nasal vault. The main indication for this technique is treatment of cyphotic or tension nose. Since this procedure does not correct nasal obstruction due to septo-turbinal abnormalities and narrow nasal fossa, turbinoplasty must be performed concurrently if necessary. Our series of >1000 cases over a 15-year period demonstrates that this conservative rhinoplasty technique prevents most functional complications associated with conventional procedures and often improves ventilation. Immediate and long-term cosmetic outcome is excellent with a natural-looking appearance and fewer tip revisions.

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I am grateful to O. Richard for the illustrations.

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  1. Service de Stomatologie, Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et Plastique de la face, Marseille, France

    Raymond Gola M.D.

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Gola, R. Functional and Esthetic Rhinoplasty. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 27, 390–396 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-003-2136-9

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