Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty
Key Points
Key Points
- Rhinoplasty ranks among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 200,000 procedures reported in 2014.
- The primary reason for surgery can be aesthetic, functional, or both, and may include adjunctive procedures on the nasal septum, nasal valve, nasal turbinates, or the paranasal sinuses.
- The average uncomplicated rhinoplasty procedure typically exceeds $4,000. However, the costs incurred due to complications, infections, or revision surgery (long-term antibiotics, hospitalization, and lost revenue from hours/days of missed work) add considerably to the total.
- The resultant psychological impact of rhinoplasty can also be significant.
Table 1. Definitions of Words Used in the Guideline
...Definitions of Words Used in the Guide...
Table 2. Nasal Anatomy Definitions
...2. Nasal Anatomy DefinitionsHaving trouble view...
Anatomy of the Nose
Anatomy of the N...
...lique View of the Nose...
...view of the nose
...l view of the nose...
...l view of the nose (2)
Management
Manageme...
...Structures to Assess in RhinoplastyHavin...
...4. Cosmetic AssessmentsHaving trouble viewing...
...Functional AssessmentsHaving trouble viewing tab...
...re 1. Algorithm...
Table 6. Summary of Key Action Sta...
...ing expectationsClinicians should ask all pat...
...ConditionsClinicians should asses...
...obstructionThe surgeon, or the surge...
...educationThe surgeon, or the surgeo...
...for obstructive sleep apnea patientsThe...
...naging pain and discomfortThe surgeon, or the...
...ve antibioticsWhen a surgeon, or surgeon’s de...
...teroidsThe surgeon, or the surgeon...
...packingSurgeons should NOT routinely place p...
...essmentClinicians should document patient sati...
...ctive Measures to Pain Management in RhinoplastyHa...
Patient Information
...nt Informatio...
...ed Questions for Rhinoplasty Patients...
How much bruising and swelling should I exp...
...ounseling Points for Patients with Obs...
Should I bring my continuous positiv...
...uently Asked Questions: Patient Counseling/Educ...
...much pain should I expect? The amount...
Appendix 1: STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Questionnaire
...TOP-Bang Sleep Apnea QuestionnaireHaving trouble v...
Appendix 2: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Questionnaire
...ix 2: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)...