Unintentional Complications After Uneventful Rhinoplasty Operations: Case Reports and a Review of the Literature

Abstract

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Customized Augmentation Rhinoplasty With Morpheus 3-Dimensional Scanner

“…The disadvantage of a nasal silicone implant is the occurrence of capsular contracture. 10 Although experienced surgeons can appropriately carve the alloplastic implant without a 3D device, the Morpheus 3D scanner can help increase implant carving efficiency, decrease the operation time, and make the outcome "just fit" the patients' goal. Using the Morpheus 3D scanner, we can simulate postoperative features, and 3D visual data can be a valuable guide to obtaining quantitatively precise implant shape and nasal tip framework.…”

“…On the other hand, carving and removal of the alloplastic nasal implant are relatively straightforward. The disadvantage of a nasal silicone implant is the occurrence of capsular contracture 10 …”