Rhinoplasty in the aging nose. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The aging nose presents a difficult challenge for the rhinoplastic surgeon. To best address the patient's wishes, the surgeon must possess a sound understanding of the atrophic changes associated with the aging nose, including tip ptosis, increased nasal bulbosity, a lengthened nasal appearance, and altered nasal airflow patterns. Surgical emphasis is placed on conservative structured reduction to address functional concerns. Overresection risks destabilizing the nasal tip and altering the patient's concrete self-image. This article outlines our approach to rhinoplasty in the aging nose with a special emphasis on the use of porous polyethylene alloimplants to provide added structural support.

publication date

  • November 1, 2003

Research

keywords

  • Aging
  • Nose
  • Rhinoplasty

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0346251048

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1055/s-2004-815650

PubMed ID

  • 14737699

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 19

issue

  • 4