rhinoplasty

DEFINITION of rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure in which the bony-cartilaginous framework and overlying soft tissues of the nose are modified to achieve a more proportionate nasal shape and/or restore normal nasal airflow. It may be performed as cosmetic rhinoplasty (to change size, shape, profile, tip, or nostril width) or functional rhinoplasty (to correct obstruction, often combined with septoplasty or turbinate reduction). Reconstructive rhinoplasty addresses deformities from trauma, tumor resection, infection, or prior surgery, often using cartilage grafts from septum, ear, or rib. Approaches include closed (endonasal) rhinoplasty, using internal incisions only, and open (external) rhinoplasty, using a transcolumellar incision for better exposure of the nasal framework. Common maneuvers include dorsal hump reduction, osteotomies to narrow or straighten nasal bones, tip refinement, spreader graft placement to support the internal nasal valve, and septal extension grafts to control projection and rotation.

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ETYMOLOGY of rhinoplasty

greek “Rhinoplasty” is formed from the Greek combining form rhino- meaning “nose” (from Greek rhis, rhino-, nose) and -plasty from Greek -plastia / -plastos meaning “molded, formed.” Literally, it denotes “molding/shaping of the nose.”

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DERIVATIONS of rhinoplasty

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