Differences between Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty: Indications, Techniques, Grafts, and Outcomes

Abstract

Rhinoplasty remains among the most popular procedures with plastic surgery patients, and the number of cases performed has been on the rise in recent years. 1,2 The growing acceptance of aesthetic procedures combined with the expanding popularity of "selfies" and social media has led to an increase in patients wanting and willing to undergo surgery to enhance their physical appearance, especially the face. [3][4][5] Because of the broad spectrum of possible preoperative deformities, rhinoplasty is generally considered to be among the most challenging procedures for facial plastic surgeons. 6 There is a delicate interaction between function and aesthetic form that has to be considered by any rhinoplasty surgeon, as patient satisfaction can only be achieved when both aspects are addressed. 6 Functional problems

Reply: Differences between Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty: Indications, Techniques, Grafts, and Outcomes

“…We are thankful for the opportunity to reply to the comments on our recently published work on the differences between primary and revision rhinoplasty. 1 We agree with Wang et al that revision cases after rhinoplasty are on the rise. This was the main motivation for our analysis at our tertiary referral center.…”

Control of Nasal Tip Position in Thick Skin Population. Columellar Graft Versus Septal Extension Grafts in Open Rhinoplasty

“…The difference in sex in all studies could be explained as most cases in our study were traumatic and males are more susceptible to trauma. Hacker et al, reported that Breathing problems, septal deviation, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and dorsal hump were the most frequent indications for rhinoplasty [16]. Our study included only patients with primary rhinoplasty and most of them were post traumatic not disease related Sawh-Martinez et al, had similar results in their study [17].…”

The Role of Autologous Fat Grafting in Rhinoplasty

“…The resultant change in nasal shape is a major reason structural avascular cartilaginous grafts are more likely to be used in secondary rhinoplasty. 28,36 This review highlights the use of fat (or fat tissue-derived) grafting to the nose.…”