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
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Anatomy of the Nose
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Oblique View of t...
...ew of the nose
...ntal view of the nose...
...iew of the nose (2)...
Management
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...able 3. Structures to Assess in Rhin...
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...unctional AssessmentsHaving trouble viewing...
...e 1. Algorithm...
Table 6. Summary of Key Action Statements (...
...ating expectationsClinicians should a...
...id ConditionsClinicians should assess rhin...
...obstructionThe surgeon, or the surgeon’s des...
...educationThe surgeon, or the surgeo...
...eling for obstructive sleep apnea pati...
Managing pain and discomfortThe sur...
...ostoperative antibioticsWhen a surgeon, or surgeo...
...tive steroidsThe surgeon, or the surgeonâ€...
...sal packingSurgeons should NOT rout...
...utcome assessmentClinicians should document p...
...junctive Measures to Pain Management in...
Patient Information
...ent Information
...ntly Asked Questions for Rhinoplast...
...sing and swelling should I expect? What can I do f...
...s for Patients with Obstructive Sle...
...uld I bring my continuous positive a...
...ed Questions: Patient Counseling/Education R...
...ain should I expect? The amount of pa...
Appendix 1: STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Questionnaire
...OP-Bang Sleep Apnea QuestionnaireHaving tro...
Appendix 2: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Questionnaire
...Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Quest...