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Rhinoplasty papers, explained

1262 of the 2209 papers in the archive have a plain-language summary written by rhinoplasty.cc: 0 from the open-access full text, 1262 from the abstract. Each summary states the finding in one sentence, what it means for a patient and why the paper matters, with the terms defined.

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1. 1"Ethnic Preferences in African American Rhinoplasty using Artificial Intelligence Morphing and Cadaveric Structural Cartilage Grafts"
   Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 42153758 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   Among 784 African American rhinoplasty patients who wanted to keep their ethnic features, those who planned surgery with AI 3D morphing had fewer revisions (8% versus 19%) and larger gains in aesthetic and psychological scores than those planned without it.

2. 2A Cannula-Based Sequential Injection Protocol for Non-surgical Rhinoplasty in East Asian Patients
   Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42443422 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   In 528 East Asian patients injected with firm hyaluronic acid filler in a fixed tip-then-dorsum-then-glabella sequence by cannula, 3D scans showed 3.69 mm more tip projection and 2.62 mm more length at 9 months, with no vascular complications.

3. 3A Multidisciplinary Approach to Rhinoplasty: The Facial Plastic Surgeon and the Psychologist
   Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41248892 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   A narrative review from a high-volume London rhinoplasty centre arguing that routine psychological assessment integrated into the surgical service improves patient selection, manages expectations and reduces revisions.

4. 4A New Technique in Rhinoplasty for Stabilizing the Nasal Tip: Backstay Suture
   Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41917227 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   In 147 patients treated with a "backstay suture" to hold the tip on the midline, only 2.7% developed a tip deviation needing correction, significantly below the pooled rate in published series.

5. 5A Prospective Comparison of Inverted V Mid-columellar and V-Shaped Columellar-Labial Incisions in Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
   Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41998166 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   In 52 severely deformed noses, a V-shaped incision at the columella-lip junction closed as V-Y gave more tip projection and columellar height at one year than the standard mid-columellar incision, with equal scar quality.

6. 6Advances in Rhinoplasty Evidence: A Narrative Overview of Recent Meta-analyses (2015-2025)
   Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41461204 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   A German review of 86 systematic reviews and meta-analyses from the past decade concludes that perioperative steroids and tranexamic acid are supported, routine antibiotics are not, body dysmorphic disorder screening is gaining ground, and four-phase rhinomanometry is promising but unvalidated.

7. 7Aesthetic and Psychological Outcomes of Combined Rhinoplasty with Lip Lift
   Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40527484 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   In 50 women who had rhinoplasty and a lip lift together, upper lip length fell 5.72 mm, nasal length 18.8 mm, the nasolabial angle rose 27.36 degrees, and 96% were satisfied.

8. 8Anesthesia Modalities and Nasal Packing in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Postoperative Management, and Safety Guidelines
   Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41249522 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   Across 43 studies, general anaesthesia was used in 72% of rhinoplasties with complication rates equal to sedation or local (though more nausea, 12% versus 7% and 4%), and the literature trends toward minimal or no nasal packing without more bleeding.

9. 9Angulated Cephalic Strip Flap in Lateral Crura Reduction: A Scroll Area Preservation Technique in Rhinoplasty
   Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 39965762 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

   In 138 patients with bulbous tips, folding the upper edge of the tip cartilage under itself instead of cutting it off gave satisfactory tips with no valve narrowing and no technique-related revisions.

10. 10Application and Efficacy Observation of Autologous Bilateral Auricular Cartilage Combined with Nasal Septal Cartilage in Nasal Tip Shaping During Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41857160 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 66 patients at a Shenzhen aesthetic clinic, building the tip from both ears' cartilage plus septal cartilage, with a silicone or ePTFE implant on the bridge, gave excellent or good results in 93.9% at 6 to 12 months.

11. 11Application of Personalized 3D-Printed Silicone Implants in Rhinoplasty: An Animal Experimental Study
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42329445 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In rabbits and beagle dogs, 3D-printed silicone nasal implants designed from CT scans fitted the bone closely, and their rough porous surface encouraged tissue ingrowth that reduced shifting and translucency while eliminating carving time.

12. 12Asian Rhinoplasty Using Exclusively Auricular Cartilage Through a Closed Approach
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41411306 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 63 Asian patients, a closed-approach rhinoplasty using only ear cartilage for the tip framework and diced ear cartilage for the bridge produced measurable improvement in every aesthetic index and higher satisfaction at 12 months.

13. 13Aspects and Concepts of What I Preserve in Rhinoplasty: Proceedings of the 2025 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Spring Meeting
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 41025796 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    Proceedings of a meeting session in which four senior surgeons representing 115 combined years of practice discussed how they choose between structural and preservation techniques and how to teach rhinoplasty to trainees.

14. 14Augmentation Rhinoplasty in Asian Patients
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41962580 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review from Jang's group setting out current practice for building up the Asian nose: septal extension grafts as the primary tip support, onlay or shield grafts for refinement, and a dorsal material chosen from silicone, ePTFE, solid rib or diced rib cartilage according to the patient.

15. 15Autologous Fascial Grafting for Alar Base Depression: A Novel Technique in Asian Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41813990 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 52 Asian patients, placing the patient's own fascia at the sunken area beside the nostrils reduced measured alar base depression from a grayscale value of 0.720 to 0.583 with no graft displacement or foreign-body complaints.

16. 16Azabache Protocol®: An Integrated Psychological and Ethical Evaluation Framework for Rhinoplasty Candidates
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41361150 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    The authors present a trademarked pre-rhinoplasty screening framework combining emotional typology, standard scales and ethical criteria, and state that its use has reduced emotional dissatisfaction and complaints in their practice.

17. 17Benefits and Safety of Isotretinoin in Rhinoplasty for Thick-Skinned Patients: A Systematic Review
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41145858 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A systematic review finds isotretinoin after rhinoplasty in thick-skinned patients improves definition and satisfaction at three and six months, but the advantage over untreated patients fades by one year; dryness is common, systemic side effects rare, and topical forms work as well as oral.

18. 18Camouflage Techniques in Secondary Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091328 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review of materials used to hide irregularities after rhinoplasty, concluding that the patient's own cartilage (diced or as paste) is the most reliable long-term option and fascia the best cover for thin skin.

19. 19Clarification and Classification of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Lessons from a Continuous 1,191-Case Experience
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 42467617 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Over 1,191 consecutive primary rhinoplasties by Yves Saban from 2010 to 2024, revision rates went from 3.4% to 9.9% to 3.3% as indications were first tested, then over-expanded, then consolidated into a classification system.

20. 20Clarifying the Role of Isotretinoin in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Analysis of an Emerging Social Media Trend
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41184659 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Only five small studies address isotretinoin around rhinoplasty, with mixed findings, while TikTok videos under "Accutane nose job" hashtags have 68.5 million views, 90% of them from patients claiming their nose shrank.

21. 21Clinical Implications of Pitanguy Ligament Management for Nasal Tip Contouring in Open versus Closed Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41998167 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Across three groups of 40 patients, repairing or preserving the Pitanguy ligament reduced early tip swelling and improved supratip definition, but by 12 months all groups looked the same.

22. 22Closed Approach Rib Revision Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42580758 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 700 complex revision rhinoplasties done through a closed (endonasal) approach with rib cartilage, SCHNOS scores improved from 44.2 to 17.8 and 14.2% needed a further revision.

23. 23Closed Structural Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40956325 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    The senior author describes endonasal techniques developed over 39 years for passing tip sutures and placing grafts through a closed approach, and reports that 11% of surveyed ASPS surgeons said more than a quarter of their open-rhinoplasty patients had columellar scars noticeable at intimate distance.

24. 24Columella Reconstruction Using the Philtral Flap in Patients with Columellar Deformity in Revision Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41731229 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 14 revision patients with columellar defects, a full-thickness flap from the philtrum plus a rib cartilage framework significantly improved both breathing and appearance scores.

25. 25Combination of Autologous Costal Cartilage Harvest for Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation Through the Same Incision: Experience in a Vietnam Population and Outcomes
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42329439 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 114 Vietnamese women having rhinoplasty and breast augmentation at the same time, rib cartilage was harvested through the breast incision in about 15 minutes with no chest complications, 3.5% keloids and 2.63% nasal revisions.

26. 26Combination of Paramedian Dorsal Component Excision and Low Septal Strip Septoplasty: A Hybrid Rhinoplasty Technique with Endonasal Approach
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40855022 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 94 closed primary rhinoplasties combining a low septal strip with removal of the side components of the hump while keeping the keystone, complications occurred in 6.38% and all six were revised.

27. 27Comparative Efficacy of Desmopressin, Tranexamic Acid, and Phenylephrine in Reducing Bleeding and Improving Surgical Field Quality during Rhinoplasty: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41028612 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In an 80-patient triple-blind trial, desmopressin and tranexamic acid reduced bleeding and improved the surgical field throughout rhinoplasty, phenylephrine helped only in the first 30-45 minutes, and all three shortened operating time.

28. 28Comparative Outcomes of Septal Extension versus Columellar Strut Grafts for Nasal Tip Stabilization and Positioning in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40854551 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Pooling eight studies with 627 patients, septal extension grafts gave a better long-term nasolabial angle than columellar struts and improved Goode's ratio after surgery, which struts did not.

29. 29Comparison of Customized and Prefabricated Silicone Implants in Asian Rhinoplasty Using 3D Technology
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 42154478 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    For mild dorsal deviation or hump in Asian silicone augmentation, 3D-printed customised implants corrected deviation and hump angle more precisely than off-the-shelf implants on photographic analysis.

30. 30Comparison of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty and Dorsal Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42418006 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Across nine studies and 1,364 patients, preservation and hump-reduction rhinoplasty gave similar results, with preservation showing fewer late complications.

31. 31Comparison of Nasal Tip Projection and Rotational Stability between Structural Rhinoplasty with Strut Graft and Preservation Rhinoplasty with Pitanguy Ligament Graft
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42045684 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Over nine months, tip projection and rotation drifted downward equally whether the tip was supported by a columellar strut or a preserved Pitanguy ligament graft.

32. 32Comparison of Postoperative Edema Between Sub-SMAS and Subperichondrial Dissection Planes in Rhinoplasty Using Ultrasonographic Skin Thickness Measurements
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41928003 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 44 randomised patients, dissecting directly on the cartilage (subperichondrial) produced measurably thinner, less swollen tip and supratip skin at one week than the sub-SMAS plane, but the difference had disappeared by one month.

33. 33Comparison of the Effects of Conventional and Piezoelectric Osteotomy on Intracranial Pressure Changes in Rhinoplasty Using Ultrasonographic Measurement of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41491324 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 40 randomised patients, hammer-and-chisel osteotomies produced a measurable widening of the optic nerve sheath (an indirect sign of raised pressure inside the skull), whereas piezoelectric osteotomies did not.

34. 34Comparison of Upper and Lower Eyelid Edema and Ecchymosis Following Rhinoplasty: A Study of Osteotome Versus Piezoelectric Techniques
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 40566666 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 113 patients, the upper eyelid swelled more than the lower at every time point, bruising peaked on day 1 below the eye and day 3 above it, and piezo osteotomies produced significantly less lower-eyelid bruising than chisels.

35. 35CONSORT Compliance of Randomized Controlled Trials in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41714369 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Ninety-seven rhinoplasty randomised trials from 2017 to 2024 met on average 68.8% of CONSORT reporting items, with trial registration (53.6%) and funding disclosure (51.5%) the weakest, 94.8% single-centre, 47.4% with 50 or fewer participants, and 68.8% from the Middle East.

36. 36Costal Cartilage Allograft Processing and User Patterns in Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42464436 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Among 41 certified US tissue banks the authors found 12 different ways of processing donor rib cartilage, and a survey showed 74.6% of rhinoplasty surgeons still use only the patient's own rib.

37. 37Costal Cartilage Calcification in a Caucasian Population: Machine Learning Recommendations for Chest CT-guided Rhinoplasty Planning
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41145129 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 662 Caucasian adults, 89.6% had some rib cartilage calcification, and a machine-learning model recommended a preoperative chest CT for women over 23 and men over 40 before rib-cartilage rhinoplasty.

38. 38Current Predictors of Revision at Time of Primary Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41286173 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 101,562 primary rhinoplasty patients, social exclusion, personality disorders, prior filler injections and sedative dependence were the strongest predictors of later revision surgery, and the authors propose replacing the 1999 SIMON mnemonic with BLAKE.

39. 39Different Preparations of Cadaveric Costal Cartilage Compared to Autologous Rib Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42681592 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Pooling seven studies and 1,184 patients, donor rib cartilage matched the patient's own rib on infection and, when fresh-frozen, on warping and resorption, while irradiated donor cartilage resorbed 4.6 times more often.

40. 40Does Laterality of the Caudal Septal Extension Graft Matter? A Photograph-Based Analysis of Symmetry in Rhinoplasty
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 40875573 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 122 patients followed for an average of 18 months, whether the septal extension graft was placed on the left or right of the septum made no measurable difference to tip symmetry.

41. 41Dorsal Flattening with Periosteal Tensioning: Management of the Central Keystone Blocking Point in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Clinical and Anatomic Study
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41794044 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Releasing the central keystone area and tensioning a periosteal flap over the bone-cartilage junction prevented hump recurrence in 204 preservation rhinoplasties followed for a median of 12 months.

42. 42Dorsal Preservation versus Conventional Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty: A Seven-Year Review of Patient Reported Outcomes and Concurrent Operative Techniques
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 42053436 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 377 Stanford patients followed for up to two years, dorsal preservation gave a modest early advantage in patient-rated appearance at 6 months that disappeared by 12 and 24 months, with breathing outcomes equal throughout.

43. 43Dorsal Width and Functional Outcomes with use of Autospreader Flaps in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 42415377 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Routine autospreader flaps in cosmetic rhinoplasty kept breathing at pre-surgery levels at one year and added only about 1 mm of bridge width, a change that was not statistically significant.

44. 44Effect of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption after Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42068123 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    In 51 open septorhinoplasty patients, a standardised non-opioid-first recovery pathway lowered mean first-week pain scores from 5.9 to 3.8, and opioid use did not rise.

45. 45Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Inpatient Admission and Revision Rates in Primary Rhinoplasty: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
    Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2026 · PMID 42028104 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 1,627 matched pairs from a 133-million-record US database, patients given tranexamic acid during primary rhinoplasty had about half the odds of hospital admission within two weeks (OR 0.492) and of revision within a year (OR 0.441), with no increase in clotting complications.

46. 46Efficacy of Combined Septal Extension and Derotation Grafts in Asian Rhinoplasty: A Quantitative Analysis of Tip Projection and Stability
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41990353 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 324 Asian patients with short noses, combining a septal extension graft with a derotation graft gave the most durable gains in nasal length and projection and the lowest revision rate (6.5% versus 10.6% and 14.3%).

47. 47Endonasal Secondary Rhinoplasty Techniques
    Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091324 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review arguing that the closed (endonasal) approach remains a valid option for selected revision rhinoplasty patients because it preserves the skin envelope and ligaments, reduces swelling and avoids an external scar.

48. 48Enhancing Nasal Tip Control: The Role of Septum Anchorage Sutures in Modern Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41418809 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 1,096 consecutive closed primary rhinoplasties over 20 years using a septocolumellar suture to anchor the tip to the septum, 96% kept their tip projection and rotation at 12 months or more, with 3.2% revisions and under 1% complications.

49. 49Ergonomics in Careers Dedicated to Rhinoplasty: Prevalence and Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41206031 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Of 109 consultant rhinoplasty surgeons surveyed, 72% reported work-related discomfort (neck, shoulders, lower back), only 5.3% had ergonomic training, and comfort improved with experience rather than with instruments or technique.

50. 50Establishing Normative Data on Satisfaction with Nasal Appearance: a Dutch Population-Based Study Using Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Outcome Instruments
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 42670247 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A representative sample of 1,134 Dutch adults who had not had rhinoplasty scored high satisfaction with their noses on four standard questionnaires, with satisfaction rising with age and lower among people with a non-Western background.

51. 51Ethnic Considerations in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Outcomes and Complications in Caucasian Versus Non-Caucasian Patients
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40906288 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Across 17 comparative studies, ethnicity-conscious rhinoplasty was associated with higher satisfaction (SMD 0.68) and lower complication (8.7% versus 17.4%) and revision (5.3% versus 12.1%) rates than conventional technique.

52. 52Evaluating the Insights of ChatGPT, Gemini and Expert Surgeons in Revision Rhinoplasty Consultation
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41361149 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Four academic otolaryngologists rated ChatGPT's and Gemini's answers to 15 revision-rhinoplasty patient questions higher than two expert surgeons' answers on empathy, precision, completeness and communication.

53. 53Evaluating the Role of Columellar Strut Grafts in the ERA of Septal Extension in Preservation Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41345307 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In a 38-patient series, both columellar strut and septal extension grafts held the tip at one year, and the senior author chose the strut in 29 cases for a more natural, mobile tip.

54. 54Evaluating the Safety of Rhinoplasty in Smokers
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 40489744 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    Comparing 80 active smokers against 1765 nonsmokers across 1884 rhinoplasties, revision rates were 3.8 versus 3.3 percent with no significant differences in infection or wound complications.

55. 55Factors on Quality of Life Improvement in Septorhinoplasty: Prospective Evaluation Using the Functional Rhinoplasty Outcome Inventory 17 and Its Minimally Important Difference
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42014527 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 95 functional septorhinoplasty patients followed for 12 months, the strongest predictor of quality-of-life gain was how bad the preoperative score was, and the study set 13.4 points as the smallest FROI-17 change a patient notices.

56. 56Features of Importance in the Nasal Exam in Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 41997893 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    Twenty-one experienced rhinoplasty surgeons largely agreed on which parts of the nose matter most to examine for seven common complaints, with the dorsal hump case drawing the widest spread of answers.

57. 57Fish-Scale Grafts in Rhinoplasty: Ultra-thin, Ultra-viable
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42557455 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 10 rabbits, ultra-thin "fish-scale" cartilage slices cut with a new M-Slicer device gained the most weight and showed the highest cell survival and proliferation at eight weeks, while diced cartilage wrapped in fascia lost the most volume.

58. 58Frequency of Migraine and Sinus Headaches in Patients Undergoing Primary Rhinoplasty
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41540720 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Among 190 consecutive primary rhinoplasty patients, 33.68% self-reported sinus or migraine headaches and 18.42% reported migraine, above the global migraine rate of 14-15%, suggesting an opportunity to treat nasal headache triggers during surgery.

59. 59From Conversations to Clinical Insight: Charting the Future of Generative AI-Guided Revision Rhinoplasty Consultations
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41530561 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A letter responding to the Bastaninejad et al. chatbot study, arguing that general-purpose AI performed well but lacks the safeguards needed for surgical decisions and that specialised surgical language models should be built.

60. 60Functional Outcomes After Feminizing Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40239953 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Transgender women having feminising rhinoplasty at Cedars-Sinai had NOSE breathing scores fall by 78%, 84% and 77% at 3, 6 and 12 months, no different from cisgender cosmetic rhinoplasty patients.

61. 61Functional Outcomes of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42532128 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Pooling 22 studies and 2,058 patients, preservation and structural rhinoplasty produced the same breathing outcomes, and both improved validated symptom scores from baseline.

62. 62Grafting in Rhinoplasty: A Survey of Surgeon Preferences When Donor Material Is Limited
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 40674647 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    Surveying 47 members of The Rhinoplasty Society, septal cartilage was the most preferred graft source, followed by rib, frozen donor rib, ear, irradiated donor cartilage and synthetic material last.

63. 63Impact of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty on the Internal Nasal Valve
    Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2026 · PMID 41907079 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Pooling four clinical studies (118 patients), dorsal preservation slightly widened the internal nasal valve angle, with cadaver data suggesting the spare-roof and let-down variants widen it most and push-down may not.

64. 64Impact of Functional Rhinoplasty on Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42314704 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Pooling eight studies with 1,192 adults with sleep-disordered breathing, functional rhinoplasty produced a large drop in nasal obstruction scores and moderate improvements in sleepiness and sleep quality.

65. 65Impact of Rhinoplasty on Female Sexual Function, Self-esteem, and Depressive Symptoms, in Sexually Active Married Women
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42380309 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Six months after cosmetic rhinoplasty, 64 married women showed improved sexual function scores (FSFI 24.20 to 27.22), fewer depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 8.81 to 4.97) and a higher proportion with high self-esteem (53.1% to 65.6%), though the mean self-esteem change was not significant.

66. 66Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 40042121 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    In a randomised trial of 139 septorhinoplasty patients, a 1 gram dose of intravenous tranexamic acid before surgery made no difference to bleeding, swelling, bruising, pain or satisfaction.

67. 67Introducing "Papyrus Graft": A Versatile and Reliable Backup in Challenging Structural Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40877600 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 18 structural rhinoplasty patients whose rib cartilage proved calcified, brittle or too small, a graft the authors call the "Papyrus graft" achieved the intended shape and support with no major complications.

68. 68Introducing Preservation Rhinoplasty Principles to Cleft Nasal Surgery: Unveiling the Role of Nasal Ligaments in Infant Anatomy
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 40358520 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In six infants having primary cleft lip and nose repair, releasing and repositioning the Pitanguy ligament relieved tip tension, expanded the skin and helped centre the tip cartilages, suggesting a role for preservation principles in cleft surgery.

69. 69Long-Term Durability of Tip Projection and Rotation with Strut Columella and Septal Extension Graft in Rhinoplasty: A 6-Month and 1-Year Follow-Up
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41629470 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Comparing columellar strut and septal extension grafts over a year, tip projection was equal at 6 months but differed significantly at 12 months, which the authors interpret as the extension graft holding projection longer.

70. 70Management of Lateral Crura Deformity in Functional and Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Classification, Surgical Algorithm, and Outcome-Based Approach
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42624495 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A classification and treatment algorithm for deformed or mispositioned lateral crura, applied to 50 patients with a mean 14.2-month follow-up, gave 90% reporting significant improvement and a 4% revision rate.

71. 71Management of Nasal Tip Deformities in Revision Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41412191 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review setting out a structured, anatomy-based framework for correcting nasal tip problems in revision rhinoplasty, from patient assessment through structural rebuilding to scar management.

72. 72Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty: Balancing Form, Function, and Ethnic Harmony
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40855021 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review of 100 consecutive Middle Eastern primary rhinoplasty patients found dorsal humps in 91%, septal deviation in 85%, bulbous tips in 81% and drooping tips in 78%, and outlines surgical strategies suited to this anatomy.

73. 73Mirror-Confrontation Distress After Rhinoplasty: Development and Validation of a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 42424527 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Abbas defines "mirror-confrontation distress," the acute upset some patients feel on first seeing their nose after cast removal, and validates a 25-item questionnaire (MEADS-25) to measure it in 260 primary rhinoplasty patients.

74. 74Nasal Morphological Changes after Facial Maturation in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip Following Primary Overcorrected Rhinoplasty
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 41949992 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Tracking 146 children with unilateral cleft lip from age 1 to 18 after Tajima overcorrected primary rhinoplasty, nostril asymmetry improved with growth while nostril base height stayed constant.

75. 75Neuroplasticity and Rhinoplasty: Bridging Neuroscience and Aesthetic Surgery
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40345244 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A narrative review proposing that the brain's face-recognition, touch-sensing and mirror-neuron circuits must adapt after rhinoplasty, and that expectations, emotional resilience and breathing patterns influence how well that adaptation goes.

76. 76Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: Histopathological Effects of Dermal Fillers on Nasal Cartilage in a Rabbit Model
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 39965763 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 16 rabbits, two hyaluronic acid fillers injected next to nasal cartilage caused loss of cartilage cell nuclei, fibrosis and giant-cell reactions at 90 days, with no change in cartilage thickness.

77. 77Open Structural Versus Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Comparative Survey Study of Aesthetic Outcomes
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40770501 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Fifty-one expert rhinoplasty surgeons shown result photographs could not reliably tell which noses had been done by preservation and which by open structural technique.

78. 78Optimizing Recovery in the Secondary Rhinoplasty Patient
    Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091334 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review of evidence-based measures, from patient selection and preoperative sleep and nutrition to postoperative control of pain, swelling, bruising and scarring, aimed at improving recovery after revision rhinoplasty.

79. 79Optimizing the Septal Donor Site in Asian Rhinoplasty: A Computed Tomography-Based Simulation of the Bony-Cartilaginous Unit and Skull Base Safety
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42303768 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    CT scans of 116 Asian adults showed a harvestable septal cartilage area of only 461.5 mm2 after leaving a 10 mm L-strut, but including the bony septum raised it to 992.0 mm2, a 2.21-fold gain, with skull-base landmarks defined for safe harvest.

80. 80Piezoelectric Versus Conventional Rhinoplasty: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 42013314 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Across 19 randomised trials with 905 patients, ultrasonic (piezoelectric) bone cutting produced less swelling, bruising and pain in the first week and no cases of mucosal tearing, with no clear difference in operating time.

81. 81Postoperative Care to Ensure Optimal Tip Rhinoplasty Results
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41941883 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review of postoperative care after tip rhinoplasty covering follow-up schedules, opioid-sparing pain control, antibiotics, steroids, saline rinses, taping and splints, activity limits and patient education.

82. 82Postoperative Differences in Dorsal Aesthetic Lines in Patients Undergoing Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty and Conventional Hump Resection
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41369038 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Both dorsal preservation and conventional hump resection widened the dorsal aesthetic lines by about 1 mm at the mid-nose, with no measurable difference between the two techniques.

83. 83Postoperative Pain Management in Rhinoplasty: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 41777014 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    In 130 randomised rhinoplasty patients, paracetamol with ibuprofen controlled pain over the first five days as well as paracetamol with hydrocodone, and the opioid group itched more.

84. 84Power-Assisted Preservation Rhinoplasty: Experience in 97 Consecutive Cases
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 41211956 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    In 97 consecutive dorsal preservation rhinoplasties done entirely with powered instruments, the complication rate was 8.5%, bruising lasted about six days, and the breathing score rose by a small but statistically significant margin.

85. 85Pre- and Postoperative Visualization in Rhinoplasty: Effects of LED Light Panels in Aesthetic Photography on Image Integrity
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41136704 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Adding two side-angled LED panels to the standard two-light rhinoplasty photo setup kept colour accuracy at 97-99% and was rated superior for clinical fidelity by blinded providers in nearly all views.

86. 86Preoperative Serotonin Antidepressants Are Associated With Increased Postoperative Complications Following Rhinoplasty: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41672725 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    In 4,917 matched pairs from a global records database, rhinoplasty patients taking serotonergic antidepressants had higher 30-day rates of readmission, opioid use and bleeding or hematoma, but the same one-year revision rate.

87. 87Preservation Concepts in Secondary Rhinoplasty: Is There Any Role?
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40897332 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Robotti's group argues that preservation ideas (less dissection, reuse of scar tissue, fewer grafts) can be combined with structural techniques in revision rhinoplasty, illustrated by a single paradigm case.

88. 88Preservation Push-Up Rhinoplasty with a Dorsal Preservation Graft: A Paradigm Shift in Aesthetic Augmentation Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42159722 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    The authors describe a new "dorsal preservation graft" placed beneath the intact bridge, via a high septal cut, to raise low or flat noses without disturbing the native dorsal surface.

89. 89Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Decade of Progress and Technical Refinement
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 42455864 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A narrative review summarising how preservation rhinoplasty developed over eight years, which techniques a beginner should learn in what order, and the complications to expect.

90. 90Prevention and Management of Columellar Necrosis in Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42210784 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Toriumi reviews 34 cases of columellar tissue death after rhinoplasty, all successfully reconstructed with two complications, and stresses avoiding tension on the columellar closure to prevent it.

91. 91Prevention and Treatment of Infection in Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091332 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A review of infection after rhinoplasty, reported at 0.2% to 2% and higher in revisions and with grafts or implants, covering microbiology, risk factors, presentation, prevention and treatment algorithms.

92. 92Primary Rhinoplasty in Unilateral Cleft Lip
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 41563425 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A continuing-education review of nasal correction at the time of infant cleft lip repair, covering embryology, anatomy, open versus closed versus conservative tip approaches, septoplasty, alar base repositioning and long-term outcome tracking.

93. 93Primary Septal Cartilage Graft for Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty: 10-Year Follow-Up Results and the Effect on Septal Deviation
    Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 41100821 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Ten years after primary cleft-lip nose repair in 60 children, those who received a septal cartilage rim graft on the cleft side had a higher inner nostril rim and a straighter septum than those who did not.

94. 94Psychological Red Flags in Rhinoplasty: Predictors of Malpractice Claims
    Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41419223 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Comparing 55 rhinoplasty patients who filed malpractice claims with 85 who did not, litigants were older, less educated, more often treated by non-professor specialists in private hospitals, and scored worse on body-image quality of life, self-esteem and somatisation.

95. 95Psychosocial Factors Surrounding Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
    Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2026 · PMID 41541245 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    A systematic review of studies from 2000 to 2024 finds that patients with pre-existing body dysmorphic disorder, anxiety or depression consistently report lower satisfaction after aesthetic rhinoplasty even when the surgery is technically successful.

96. 96Pulley-Stitch: An Innovative Technique for Optimizing the Lateral Crus in Rhinoplasty
    Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40907565 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

    In 42 open rhinoplasty patients, a single suture repositioned the side arm of the tip cartilage, raising the measured angle from 18.2 to 26.9 degrees, and the change held at 12 months.

97. 97Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Four Artificial Intelligence Systems for Nasal Deformity Analysis in Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42547595 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Tested on 50 rhinoplasty patients' photographs, none of ChatGPT 4o, Claude 3.7, Gemini 2.0 or Grok 2 matched two expert surgeons on detailed nasal analysis scores, though ChatGPT 4o correctly named the main nose type 70% of the time.

98. 98Radiological Comparison of Piezosurgery and Classical Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40908317 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    Comparing 30 piezo and 30 chisel osteotomies on scans, appearance outcomes were equal, breathing scores were better with piezo, but the piezo cut line ran closer to the tear duct canal.

99. 99Reconstructive Approach to Saddle Nose Deformity: A Diagnostic-Therapeutic Algorithm and the Preoperative Use of Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Skin Expansion in Rhinoplasty
    Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42324394 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

    From 60 saddle-nose repairs by one surgeon, the authors built a step-by-step treatment algorithm and report the first use of hyaluronic acid filler to stretch contracted skin before reconstruction.

100. 100Refining the SPLF Graft: Innovations in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 42012848 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique paper on the SPLF graft, a layered sandwich of perichondrium, cartilage lamina and fascia used to rebuild the bridge in revision rhinoplasty, describing refinements made since it was first devised in 2017.

101. 101Regenerative Biologics in Revision Rhinoplasty: Emerging Roles of Stem Cells, Nanofat, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Exosomes in Soft Tissue Optimization and Healing
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091333 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Toriumi and Jones review how stem cells, nanofat, platelet-rich plasma and exosomes are being used to improve skin quality and healing in scarred, poorly vascularised revision-rhinoplasty noses.

102. 102Revising the Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Patient
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091331 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of how to select patients for dorsal preservation, how to recognise the "blocking points" that cause its failures, and how the authors revise noses when preservation goes wrong.

103. 103Revision Rhinoplasty in Retrocolumellar Perforation
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42082664 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 28 revision patients with a hole behind the columella, repair with endonasal or gingivobuccal flaps plus rib cartilage closed the perforation in 96.4% and lifted SCHNOS scores from 18.2 to 89.4.

104. 104Revision Rhinoplasty: Technique and Updates in Evidence
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091330 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review chapter setting out one senior surgeon's approach to revision rhinoplasty, centred on rebuilding the nasal valves, with the results described as excellent but no figures given in the abstract.

105. 105Rhinoplasty and the 'Big Five' Model: The Impact of Patients' Personality Traits on Post-surgical Satisfaction Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40921775 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Comparing 117 rhinoplasty patients with 95 controls on the Big Five personality inventory, patients (especially women) were less neurotic and agreeable and more conscientious, and neuroticism correlated with aesthetic satisfaction after surgery.

106. 106Rhinoplasty Difficulty Scale: Development and Psychometric Analysis of a Surgeon's Assessment of Rhinoplasty Technique and Nasal Deformity Correction
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42459051 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Sixty-three international surgeons rated 64 rhinoplasty techniques and deformities on a 1-10 difficulty scale with excellent consistency, from inferior turbinate reduction (1.01) at the easy end to repair of a contracted nose after infection (8.24) at the hardest.

107. 107Rhinoplasty Education During Residency: Discussion of Current Barriers, Challenges, and Opportunities for Improvement
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41629468 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A scoping review of 13 studies finds that 3D-printed models and surgical simulators are the most studied supplements to operating-room rhinoplasty teaching, mostly evaluated by resident confidence surveys.

108. 108Rib Grafts in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Autologous, Fresh-frozen, and Irradiated Cartilage
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2026 · PMID 42376269 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Pooling 25 studies and 2,322 patients, infection (1-2%) and warping (1-3%) were rare whether rib cartilage came from the patient, a fresh-frozen donor or an irradiated donor, while revision rates ranged from 1% (fresh-frozen) to 7% (autologous and irradiated).

109. 109Roof Modification Methods in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40797126 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of three published "roof" techniques that reshape the bony-cartilaginous nasal roof as a flap rather than cutting it away.

110. 110Safe and Integrated Practices in Rhinoplasty: A Contemporary Perspective on Function, Aesthetics, and Patient Safety
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42581097 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review from members of the ISAPS Patient Safety Committee of 2019-2025 literature, finding a global shift from reductive to structural and preservation techniques and calling for standardised perioperative workflows, psychological screening and validated outcome measures rather than standardised operative technique.

111. 111Salvaging the Compromised Soft-Tissue Envelope in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091325 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Nassif and Deot review how to protect and rescue thin, scarred or poorly perfused nasal skin in revision rhinoplasty, with an algorithm for prevention, early recognition and intervention.

112. 112Secondary Liquid Rhinoplasty: Challenges, Techniques, and Long-term Outcomes
     Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 41124352 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 1,122 patients treated with dermal filler to correct imperfections after surgical rhinoplasty, the complication rate was 2.8% (all minor and temporary) and 92% reported satisfaction.

113. 113Self-Retaining, Double-Ended Surgical Retractor: A Novel Instrument for Rhinoplasty and Reconstructive Procedures
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42380315 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     An instrument description of two reusable stainless-steel retractors (KAYIRAN-1 and KAYIRAN-2) with spring fixation that clip to drapes or a stand to hold tissue open without an assistant.

114. 114Semi-Dried PRP-Stabilized Diced Cartilage: A Novel Technique for Stable and Moldable Dorsal Nasal Augmentation in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42547599 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In three patients, diced septal cartilage mixed with the patient's own platelet-rich plasma and semi-dried with warm air formed a mouldable graft that held its shape on the bridge for 6 months without wrapping or glue.

115. 115Sequential Alar Base Resection in Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 42554673 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A two-step nostril-narrowing method used in 423 patients in Rio de Janeiro produced satisfactory ROE scores, improved base symmetry and no technique-specific complications.

116. 116Shaping the Future of Nasal Surgery: A Systematic Review of Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42154257 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A systematic review of 13 studies and 855 patients found preservation rhinoplasty gives high satisfaction and 0-7.9% revision rates, with evidence limited by observational designs and short follow-up.

117. 117Skin and Soft Tissue Management in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41500249 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that the skin envelope, not only the bone and cartilage under it, decides the result of a first-time rhinoplasty, and setting out how surgeons should read and handle it.

118. 118Stabilization of the Bony Pyramid in Rhinoplasty Using Dorsal Aesthetic Lines Bony Sutures
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41263986 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 28 structural rhinoplasties, drilling small holes and placing figure-of-eight absorbable sutures through the nasal bones along the dorsal aesthetic lines held the bony pyramid stable with no hump recurrence at 12-18 months.

119. 119Standardized Non-surgical Rhinoplasty with Hyaluronic Acid: Consistent Outcomes Across Injectors with Varying Experience
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41813985 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     When 53 injectors of varying experience used the same standardised filler technique on 59 patients, filler volume, duration of effect and safety were the same across experience levels, but satisfaction was higher with more experienced injectors.

120. 120Structural Contour in Rhinoplasty: A 4-phase Technique for Progressive Dorsal Definition
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2026 · PMID 42422246 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A four-step method for sharpening the bridge at the bone-cartilage junction, combining targeted bone removal, keystone cerclage sutures, re-attachment of the upper lateral cartilages and a running suture, described in four patients.

121. 121Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Fresh Frozen Homologous Costal Cartilage in Primary, Revision, and Functional Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 40674713 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 123 rhinoplasties by one surgeon using fresh-frozen donor rib cartilage, infection occurred in 2.4% and resorption in 0.8%, with significant improvement in every patient-reported breathing, sleep and appearance score.

122. 122Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Vertical Alar Division and Resection in Tip Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2026 · PMID 42517059 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Across five studies, vertical dome division increased tip projection by 15.8% with over 90% satisfaction, and vertical alar resection with graft support kept projection stable beyond seven years, both with 2-6% revision rates.

123. 123Technical Report: Effectiveness of Facial Exercise Therapy and Facial Anthropometric Measurements in Recurrent Septal Deviation After Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41198886 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A single case report in which a 23-year-old woman with recurrent septal deviation and facial asymmetry after rhinoplasty did two months of facial massage and muscle exercises, and her measured nasal axis deviation fell from 7.3 to 3.1 degrees.

124. 124The Ballerina Maneuver: A Lateral Keystone Release Technique in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42476522 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Goksel and Saban describe the "Ballerina maneuver," a lateral keystone release that lets the bony-cartilaginous vault shift downward to create a slightly concave, more refined bridge during preservation rhinoplasty.

125. 125The Effect of Drainage Cannula Use on Postoperative Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis After Primary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42310865 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 72 randomised primary rhinoplasty patients, leaving a 16-gauge cannula through the osteotomy site for 24 hours reduced eye-area swelling and bruising at days 1 and 7, with no difference by day 28 in appearance or SCHNOS scores.

126. 126The Effect of Subperiosteal Drain Placement on Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis Following Ultrasonic Piezoelectric-Assisted Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Comparative Study
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 41452163 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Leaving thin drains along the bone-cut lines for three days after piezo rhinoplasty reduced bruising scores at days 3 and 7 (2.82 versus 4.29; 0.76 versus 1.58) but did not change swelling.

127. 127The Effect of the Membranous Tongue-in-Groove Technique on Projection and Rotation in Patients Undergoing Closed Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40968171 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 52 women having closed rhinoplasty with a membranous tongue-in-groove, tip rotation rose from 100.6 to 116.2 degrees on the table and settled to 108.5 long-term, while the projection ratio went from 0.61 to 0.77 and settled to 0.64.

128. 128The Evolution of the SPF-SPLF Graft in Rebuilding the Dorsum in Revision Rhinoplasty-an Update in an Over 300 Case Series
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40826294 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In more than 300 revision cases from 2021 to 2024, a layered "sandwich" graft of perichondrium, thin rib slices and rectus fascia rebuilt the bridge with no infections, warping or significant long-term complications.

129. 129The Golden Triangle Method: A Novel Simulation Framework for Rhinoplasty Design
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42547597 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A geometric planning method using a 36-degree isosceles triangle to place nasal landmarks raised simulated-image ratings from 41.3 to 81.9 (patients) and 34.7 to 72.6 (surgeons) in 30 young Turkish women, with much tighter agreement between raters.

130. 130The Mirror of Culture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Asian Rhinoplasty Seekers
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40907540 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Pooling 15 studies with 1,977 Asian rhinoplasty candidates, 30.0% screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder, with the rate depending heavily on the tool used (36% by questionnaire versus 18% by DSM-5 criteria).

131. 131The Notch-and-Key Technique for Caudal Septal Deviation in Rhinoplasty: A Novel Approach
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41922621 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Cutting interlocking notches into a deviated caudal septum and a supporting graft so they lock together at the midline corrected 86-100% of the deviation angle with no complications or revisions at 12 months.

132. 132The Radix Suture: A Strategy for Prevention of Soft Tissue Fullness After Radix Reduction in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 41834234 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A suture passed through a tunnel drilled in the bone at the nose's root and out through four skin punctures, used in 30 patients, kept the lowered radix from filling back in: the nasofrontal angle changed 4.0 versus 6.2 degrees in controls at 12 months.

133. 133The Role of ChatGPT in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Planning to Undergo Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 42298163 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In a randomised trial of 134 rhinoplasty patients, talking to ChatGPT about their concerns lowered pre-surgery anxiety scores more than reading a standard society information sheet.

134. 134The Role of Oral Isotretinoin in Thick Skin Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40921203 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across five studies, oral isotretinoin given around the time of rhinoplasty reduced skin thickness and improved appearance and satisfaction up to six months after surgery, with no major complications reported.

135. 135The Slit Septal Extension Graft: A Technical Modification for Midline Fixation in Structured Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41887610 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A six-patient series describing a septal extension graft slotted into a slit in the caudal septum, so it sits on the midline with less bulk, with nasolabial angles stable at one year.

136. 136The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2026 · PMID 42091321 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review by Toriumi stating that hyperbaric oxygen helps healing in complex revision rhinoplasty where blood supply is compromised, flaps or composite grafts are used, or infection has occurred.

137. 137The Usefulness of 3D-printed Nasal Implant Based on Virtual Plastic Simulation on Asian Rhinoplasty: A 1-Year Follow-Up Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40775193 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 50 Asian patients, a nasal implant custom-printed from a virtual surgical simulation still lay parallel to the nasal bone at one year, 0.71 mm from it on average, and matched the planned result to within about 0.6 mm.

138. 138The Various Shades of Hybridism in Rhinoplasty: Variations on Dorsal Preservation and Presentation of a Cartilaginous Pushdown Technique
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41881415 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     The authors identify three meanings of "hybrid rhinoplasty" in the literature and report 75 patients treated with one of them, removing the bony hump while pushing down the intact cartilaginous bridge, with good function and appearance and few recurrences.

139. 139Tip Tensioning in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41349577 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of how cartilage grafts and sutures work together to set tip projection, rotation and stability, framed around "tension vectors" and ligament relationships rather than cartilage removal.

140. 140TUSILS-SRA: A Modified Way of Costal Cartilage Harvest for Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40790386 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Harvesting rib cartilage through a single hidden umbilical incision using a laparoscope passed within the rectus sheath caused less pain and higher satisfaction than open harvest in 20 versus 20 patients, at the cost of about 6.5 extra minutes.

141. 141Two-Point Fixation in Low-Septal-Resection Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 40185154 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Adding a second dorsal fixation suture to the standard nasal-spine suture cut hump recurrence from 5 of 31 patients to 1 of 55 in closed low-strip preservation rhinoplasty.

142. 142Unilateral Versus Bilateral Spreader Grafts to Correct Cartilaginous Deviations in Structural Rhinoplasty: A Comparative Study on the Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41265885 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 35 patients with crooked cartilaginous noses, bilateral spreader grafts straightened major deviations better than a single graft (179.6 versus 172.9 degrees), widened the bridge slightly more, and gave the same patient-rated results.

143. 143Versatile Usability of Lateral Crural Strut Graft for Correction of Various Nasal Tip Deformities in Secondary Rhinoplasty in Asians
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2026 · PMID 40920505 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 37 Asian patients with tip deformities after earlier implant or tip surgery, a lateral crural strut graft raised ROE scores from 30.4 to 75.9 at 12 months or more, working best for lateral crural problems and least for tip deviation.

144. 144Videography of the Nose and Face for Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery: Which Method Is the Best?
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2026 · PMID 42200282 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing four filming platforms and five cameras for recording the nose before rhinoplasty, a purpose-built imaging apparatus gave the best balance of stability, framing and a five-minute setup.

145. 145Vision Loss Following Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Injections: Systematic Review of Cases and Management
     Aesthet Surg J 2026 · PMID 42660550 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Across 22 published cases of blindness after nasal filler, vision loss was immediate in 82%, the bridge was the injection site in 57%, and only 27% of patients recovered full vision, after an average 5.3 months.

146. 146Visual Attention in Rhinoplasty: Eye-Tracking Comparison of Patients and Physicians on Profile Images
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2026 · PMID 41413747 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Eye-tracking of 26 patients and 13 surgeons viewing 21 profile photographs showed patients stared longest at the nasal tip (25.2 versus 15.6 seconds) while surgeons looked longest at the radix (38.9 versus 24.9 seconds).

147. 147"Pedicled Flaps for Nasal Septal Perforation and Graft Framework: Enhancing Outcomes in Preservation and Structural Rhinoplasty"
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 41071182 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Two case reports show that a septal perforation can be closed with blood-supplied lining flaps and the nose reshaped, including with dorsal preservation, in the same operation.

148. 148A Classification System of Asian Noses for Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39529302 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Ng proposes sorting Asian noses into four types by skeletal strength and skin thickness, with surgeons agreeing on the classification almost perfectly (kappa 0.933).

149. 149A Comparative Study of Septal Extension Graft versus Derotation Graft for Short Nose Correction in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39965161 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Among 429 Asian tip-plasty patients with measurements, septal extension and derotation grafts both held tip projection over two or more years, but the extension graft caused more tip and columellar deviation (5.23% versus 1.41%) and the derotation graft more tip drooping (8.45% versus 4.53%) and supratip deformity (2.82% versus 0%).

150. 150A New Alar Base Reduction Technique in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38977456 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Comparing 75 women treated with a modified nostril-narrowing technique against 67 treated with the classical method, the modified technique gave better scar scores and more natural-looking results, with equal symmetry.

151. 151A Novel Approach to Intermediate Cleft Rhinoplasty Utilizing a Pedicled Fibrofatty Flap
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 39911533 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 43 children with cleft lip operated at a mean age of 5.5 years, an open rhinoplasty using a dorsal fibrofatty flap on its own blood supply improved nasal form and deviation on the Asher-McDade index with no complications and one revision (2.3%).

152. 152A Novel Classification of Nasal Sill Morphology Provides Strategies for Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39572464 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     From 276 secondary cleft nasolabial corrections at Peking University Third Hospital, the authors propose four types of nasal sill deformity seen from below, each with a matched surgical strategy; 59.78% were the most severe type IV.

153. 153A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 41071223 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 12 randomized trials covering 743 patients, ten different patient questionnaires were in use, and the strongest of them, FACE-Q, cannot assess breathing.

154. 154Advanced Preservation Technique for the Soft Tissue Envelope in Open Approach Rhinoplasty-Cephalic Lateral Crus, Scroll, Pitanguy Flap
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 41338277 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 22 thick-skinned patients, lifting the upper part of the tip cartilage together with its scroll and Pitanguy ligament attachments as one flap during open rhinoplasty, then reinserting it, prevented pollybeak deformity and improved breathing in 19 and satisfaction in 21 at a mean 5.4 months.

155. 155Advancement of Generative Pre-trained Transformer Chatbots in Answering Clinical Questions in the Practical Rhinoplasty Guideline
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39322837 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing two versions of ChatGPT on ten clinical questions from rhinoplasty guidelines, both answered about 90 percent correctly, with the newer version better at citing real references.

156. 156Advancing Preservation Rhinoplasty: The J-Suture Technique for Refining the Middle Third of the Nose
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39026386 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing an absorbable suture passed through the skin to draw the upper lateral cartilages together, narrowing the middle third of the nose without disturbing the bridge.

157. 157Algorithm for the Treatment of Tip Malformation Combining a Clinical Qualitative Assessment and Specific Closed-Rhinoplasty Techniques Based on Retrospective Analysis of Pellegrini's Fellows 40 Years' Experience
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39187588 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     From 19,643 closed primary rhinoplasties over 40 years, the Italian authors derived a tip-surgery algorithm based on volume, projection and rotation, with 88.7% full satisfaction and 12.3% minor revision over 20 years of follow-up.

158. 158An Algorithm for Control of Excessive Perioperative Bleeding and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty Patients Based on 4 Decades of Experience
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 38589989 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Guyuron's stepwise bleeding protocol (tranexamic acid, then desmopressin, then vitamin K) controlled bleeding in all 103 consecutive septorhinoplasties with no postoperative nosebleeds or clots.

159. 159An Innovation Technique in East Asia Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39179657 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 41 East Asian patients treated with a rib cartilage framework built outside the septum, satisfaction scores rose from 11.85 to 17.43 with no complications over an average 19.85 months.

160. 160Artificial Intelligence for Patient Support: Assessing Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Answering Postoperative Rhinoplasty Questions
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40088460 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing four language models linked to curated rhinoplasty texts on 30 patient questions, 41.7 percent of answers were completely accurate but the models failed to respond at all 30.8 percent of the time.

161. 161Artificial Intelligence in Rhinoplasty: Precision or Over-Reliance?
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40389738 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A commentary arguing that artificial intelligence improves rhinoplasty planning and patient communication but cannot predict healing, and raises concerns about bias, beauty standards, privacy and legal risk.

162. 162Asian Augmentation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40389234 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of augmentation techniques for the Asian nose that favours the patient's own rib cartilage and diced cartilage in fascia over silicone or other implants for safety and permanence.

163. 163Assessing the Long-Term Impact of Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty on Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life: A Prospective Study Using FACE-Q
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39747421 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 66 patients completing FACE-Q, nasal filler significantly improved satisfaction with the face, psychological function and the nose immediately after treatment, and the gains were largely maintained at six months.

164. 164Assessment of Awareness, Source of Information, Motivational Factors, and Barriers for Rhinoplasty Among Young Females in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39694907 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying young Jordanian women, most cited functional problems as a motivation for rhinoplasty, while awareness of complications ranged from 89.2 percent for bruising down to 19 percent for allergy.

165. 165Assessment of Postoperative Satisfaction in Patients Following Rhinoplasty: A Cross-sectional Study
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 41158592 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 54 Saudi rhinoplasty patients, the mean satisfaction score was 59.49 out of 100 and 58 percent reported no significant breathing problems after surgery.

166. 166Association Between Psychiatric Diagnoses and Revision Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 40139802 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 961 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients at one institution, 18 percent of those with a psychiatric diagnosis had at least one revision compared with 12 percent of those without.

167. 167Autologous Fat Injection for Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Satisfaction, Reinjection and Fat Retention
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39751904 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Across 11 studies and 849 patients, fat injection to the nose gave about 81% satisfaction, but only around half the fat survived at 3-6 months and at least 19% of patients needed re-injection within a year.

168. 168Bridging the Gap in Rhinoplasty Training: The Effectiveness of 3D Printed Models in Surgical Education
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40129179 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A 3D-printed rhinoplasty training model was rated helpful by all 53 surgeons at a course, 91% called its realism excellent or very good against cadavers, and 20 residents' skill scores nearly doubled (11.7 to 21.6 of 40) after practising on it.

169. 169Bringing Inclusivity to "Ethnic" Rhinoplasty: A Novel Anatomical Classification System
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 39142701 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors propose replacing the term ethnic rhinoplasty with a classification based on measurable nasal features, on the argument that grouping anatomy by race does not accurately describe what a surgeon finds.

170. 170Characterization of Fat Used for the Optimization of the Soft Tissue Envelope of the Nose in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38688299 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 21 patients with thin or scarred nasal skin, fat mixed with platelet-rich fibrin was placed over the bridge as a separating layer, and ultrasound and MRI confirmed the graft survived at one year.

171. 171Closed Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Mestizo Patient: Challenges and Techniques for Nasal Tip Support
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 39876773 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 417 mestizo patients, closed preservation rhinoplasty using one of four tip-support techniques had a 1.7% revision rate at 6 to 12 months.

172. 172Combining Piezo and Power Tools for a Better Outcome in Hybrid Structural-Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39117869 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Robotti's group describes how to combine powered burrs (for reshaping bone) with ultrasonic piezo inserts (for cutting bone) across the steps of a hybrid rhinoplasty, drawing on more than 350 cases at two centres over three years.

173. 173Combining Preservation and Structural Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 40253110 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review setting out five ways preservation and structural rhinoplasty are combined in one operation, from preserving the bridge while rebuilding the tip to treating parts of the bridge differently from each other.

174. 174Comment on Evaluation of Rhinoplasty Information from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39470819 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     No summary of content is possible: the only abstract text on record is the journal's standard level of evidence notice, with nothing from the comment itself.

175. 175Comparative Performance of the Leading Large Language Models in Answering Complex Rhinoplasty Consultation Questions
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 39812574 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Seven rhinoplasty surgeons ranked answers from four language models to ten consultation questions, placing Claude first with 224 points, ahead of ChatGPT at 200 and Meta and Gemini at 138 each.

176. 176Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes Between Dorsal Preservation and Conventional Dorsal Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40195129 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Pooling six studies with 753 patients, dorsal preservation gave better patient-rated appearance than conventional hump reduction in the first six months, with no difference thereafter and no difference in breathing at any point.

177. 177Complications in Functional Rhinoplasty Related to Cartilage Graft Source
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 40147429 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 259 functional rhinoplasties, revision was needed in 12.1% of patients grafted with fresh-frozen donor rib versus 4.0% with the patient's own cartilage, a four-fold higher odds after adjustment, with no difference in infection.

178. 178Complications of Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty with Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A Narrative Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39747417 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of 80 articles cataloguing the complications of nasal filler, from asymmetry and swelling to vascular occlusion causing skin death or blindness, concluding that severe events are uncommon but require immediate management.

179. 179Comprehensive Cleft Rhinoplasty Throughout Development
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 41101813 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of the staged approach to the cleft nose, from primary repair in infancy through intermediate and definitive rhinoplasty, balancing early correction against growth.

180. 180Comprehensive Review of Surgical Techniques for Correcting Cephalic Malposition of the Lower Lateral Cartilages in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40469545 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review sorting the techniques for correcting misangled tip cartilages into four groups, finding several produce good results but that long term data on stability and complications is lacking.

181. 181Conjoint Shield and Onlay Tip Graft, a Duo for Nasal Tip Camouflage and Refinement in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40195133 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 41 patients, joining a shield graft and an onlay graft from rib cartilage into a single unit over the tip raised measured tip projection from 22.93 to 26.63 millimetres.

182. 182Crowdsourced Assessment of Aesthetic Outcomes of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 39498873 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Online crowd raters judged both structural (34 patients) and preservation (30 patients) rhinoplasties as improved, but could tell that the structural patients had been operated on and could not tell with the preservation patients.

183. 183Dead Space, the Final Frontier in Rhinoplasty: Review and 10 Key Recommendations
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 38780387 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review presenting ten recommendations for managing the empty pocket left beneath lifted nasal skin, which the authors argue lacks a unified approach in the existing literature.

184. 184Dispelling the Myths of Isotretinoin and Implications for Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 38857424 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 49 studies, the authors conclude that oral isotretinoin is safe around most surgery and may be useful in selected rhinoplasty patients to thin thick skin and reduce internal scarring.

185. 185Dorsal Aesthetic Line (DAL) Split Maneuver in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38547913 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing bone cuts along the dorsal aesthetic lines, which increase how much the bony bridge can be reshaped and offer an alternative to detaching the lateral keystone area.

186. 186Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Perspective of "Preservers" vs. "Structured" Surgeons
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 39505713 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 145 surgeons worldwide, preservation techniques were more common among plastic surgeons and among those with 10 to 20 years of experience, with hump recurrence the most cited reason for still using structural methods.

187. 187Dorsal Preservation versus Open Structural Rhinoplasty: Can We Tell the Difference between Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes?
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 40331571 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 78 patients, evaluators correctly identified which surgical approach had been used only 52.9 percent of the time, and appearance, breathing and satisfaction outcomes were comparable between the two.

188. 188Double-Tunnel Creation in Mucoperichondrial-Mucoperiosteal Septal Flap to Preserve the Sagittal Stability of Dorsal Components in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40195130 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A technique note describing two tunnels within the septal lining flap that keep the upper lateral cartilages under control after hump removal, used in more than 2,000 structural rhinoplasties.

189. 189Effect of Facial Fillers on Post-rhinoplasty edema: A Hypothesis Based on Literature Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39532285 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A literature-based hypothesis paper proposing that hyaluronic acid facial fillers block or compress lymphatic drainage and so prolong swelling after rhinoplasty.

190. 190Effect of Medical Ozone Therapy in Preventing Compromised Nasal Skin in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38987315 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Among 523 revision rhinoplasties, 2.3% had major skin complications, and patients who accepted three post-surgery ozone autohemotherapy sessions had statistically fewer skin problems (2 of 12 major complications versus 10 of 12 in the untreated).

191. 191Effectiveness of Isotretinoin Administration in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 39836149 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing six studies of isotretinoin used around rhinoplasty in thick skinned patients, four showed improved satisfaction to six months but the authors could not determine effectiveness due to inconsistent methods.

192. 192Ethnic Rhinoplasty in the Brazilian Population: Current Concepts
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39516419 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A narrative review of ten years of literature on the Brazilian nose, characterised by a low bridge, broad nasal bones, thick skin and a bulbous tip, and the techniques these features usually require.

193. 193Ethnic Variations and Surgical Outcomes in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40494973 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A systematic review of 14 studies found that rhinoplasty tailored to Asian and Hispanic patients, mainly graft-supported and minimally invasive techniques, produced high satisfaction and lower complication rates.

194. 194Evaluation of Rhinoplasty Information from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for Readability and Accuracy
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39285054 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Seven surgeons rated answers from three chatbots to ten common rhinoplasty questions, finding all three incomplete, written at college reading level and full of medical jargon.

195. 195Evidence-Based Dynamics in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38354839 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review summarizing the evidence on how changing one part of the nose affects the others, covering the root, the bridge, the tip and the nostril wings.

196. 196Expanding Indications to Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 40253106 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that dorsal preservation, once limited to thin regular bridges with strong cartilage, now extends to wider and irregular bridges through instruments such as piezoelectric devices.

197. 197Exploring Nasal Wall Cartilage Asymmetry in Rhinoplasty: Implications for Postoperative Symmetry
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39455456 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring cartilage removed from 60 rhinoplasty patients, the lower tip cartilage was significantly thicker on the left than the right, while the upper cartilage showed no difference.

198. 198Facial Fillers and Surgical Rhinoplasty: Cross-Sectional Study
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39993423 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A survey of 165 rhinoplasty surgeons from 45 countries found 74% operate on noses with prior filler, typically waiting 21 weeks, 44% dissolve filler beforehand, 76% remove it during surgery, and there is no consensus on management.

199. 199Free Crushed Cartilage Filler Graft to Optimize Tip Aesthetics in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39322839 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 66 Asian patients followed for a mean 16.3 months, crushed cartilage placed loosely over the tip framework at the end of surgery lengthened the nose 8.3% and raised the tip 12.7%, with 12.1% reporting aesthetic dissatisfaction but no revisions.

200. 200Frozen Cadaveric Rib Grafts in Primary or Revision Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40212098 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling five studies covering 440 patients, frozen donor rib grafts had a low overall complication rate, rising to 7.6 percent in studies with longer follow up.

201. 201Hyaluronidase: A New and Powerful Ally for Post-Rhinoplasty Fibrosis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38438756 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors propose combining triamcinolone acetonide with hyaluronidase to treat scar tissue build up after rhinoplasty, particularly in patients with thick oily skin; the abstract reports no patient data.

202. 202Hybrid Rhinoplasty in Mixed Race Patients: A Mix and Match Philosophy
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40306689 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 143 mixed race patients treated with preservation on the bridge and structural techniques at the tip, the complication rate was very low with no documented revisions over at least a year.

203. 203Impact of Mask-Wearing on Public Attitudes, Perceptions, and Interest in Rhinoplasty During the COVID-19 Pandemic
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40092501 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying the Saudi public during the pandemic, 62.8 percent disagreed that rhinoplasty is unnecessary while masks are worn, indicating continued interest despite the nose being covered.

204. 204Impact of Rhinoplasty on Nasal Breathing and Olfactory Function: A Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39929985 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 62 patients followed for a year, rhinoplasty improved breathing, satisfaction with appearance and reported sense of smell, with smokers having more nasal obstruction at one year and men reporting a larger satisfaction gain than women.

205. 205Improving Postsurgical Management of Rhinoplasty: A Comprehensive Review of Existing Literature
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39909395 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 22 studies on care after rhinoplasty, steroids, head elevation, cooling, drainage and taping reduced swelling and bruising, while antibiotics and nasal packing were not recommended.

206. 206In-House Virtual Planning and 3D-Printed Surgical Guides for Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 39161317 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A children's hospital craniofacial unit describes an in-house workflow for virtually planning complex rhinoplasty and 3D-printing cutting guides and splints for septal and rib grafts, with a mean ROE satisfaction of 18 of 24.

207. 207Invited Response on: The Use of Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Clinical, and Patient-Reported Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38977451 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     An invited author response to commentary on a systematic review of hyaluronic acid filler rhinoplasty; the PubMed record carries no abstract text beyond the journal's level-of-evidence boilerplate.

208. 208Invited Response to "Artificial Intelligence in Rhinoplasty: Precision or Over-Reliance?"
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40550899 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A response arguing that the limitations of artificial intelligence in rhinoplasty define where it belongs, supporting the systems around surgery rather than replacing surgical judgment.

209. 209Lateral Crural Mid-Down Flap Technique in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40394313 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 30 randomised patients with bulbous or boxy tips, folding the lateral crus as a "mid-down flap" matched cephalic trimming on overall scores but gave better results on a nasal-pinching questionnaire, where trimming caused deterioration.

210. 210Long-Term Outcome of Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty in Patients with Secondary Nasal Deformity: Optimal Indications for Tajima Technique
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 38967637 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Over five years of follow-up in 96 patients, the Tajima reverse-U rhinoplasty held its correction best in children aged 4 to 13 and in mild-to-moderate unilateral cleft nasal deformities.

211. 211Long-Term Surgical Outcomes of Intermediate Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39560597 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 372 intermediate cleft rhinoplasties over 18 years, using an iliac crest cartilage graft, a V-Y chondromucosal flap in unilateral clefts, or a columellar strut in bilateral clefts each predicted fewer later rhinoplasties, and 55% of patients followed past age 18 needed no further surgery.

212. 212Low Block Hybrid Rhinoplasty as a New Alternative for Mixed-Race Noses
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 41282447 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 46 mixed race patients treated with the low block technique, bridge height and tip projection changed significantly and remained stable through six months with no adverse events.

213. 213Mastoid Fascia Tissue Graft as a Tip Camouflage Technique in Rhinoplasty: A Reliable Alternative to Soft Cartilage Grafts
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39026388 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 193 patients whose nasal tips were camouflaged with fascia taken from behind the ear, 3.1 percent needed revision and 3.1 percent needed extended antibiotics over an average 14.8 months.

214. 214Middle Vault Dorsal Augmentation in Rhinoplasty as "Push-up" Preservation Technique or as "Modified Dorsal Split Extended Push-up" Procedure
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39174803 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 12 patients with saddle nose deformity, raising the middle of the bridge from beneath rather than adding rib cartilage on top improved breathing scores and left no palpable irregularities.

215. 215Modification of Low-Septal-Strip Septoplasty to Reduce Hump Recurrence in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39023572 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 231 dorsal preservation patients, those treated with a modified low septal strip technique had significantly fewer complications and fewer recurrent humps than those treated with the standard version.

216. 216Modified Ferreira-Ishida Type B Technique Combined with Polygon Tipplasty and Sliding Alar Cartilage Flaps: A Versatile Solution for Primary Caucasian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40646255 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 110 narrow-to-medium Caucasian noses treated with a low-strip cartilage push-down plus polygon tip-plasty and sliding alar flaps, mean satisfaction was 4.51 of 5, operating time averaged 107 minutes and 3.6% needed revision.

217. 217Morphing of the Frontal View: Rhinoplasty as a Surface Contour Operation
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39592114 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Applying a light and shadow concept borrowed from painting to computer simulation of the front view, the authors report that all 126 patients were more satisfied with their actual result than with the simulation shown beforehand.

218. 218Narrowing the Nasal Roof with Paramedial Osteotomy in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39191923 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 68 patients with both a hump and a wide nasal roof, combining preservation techniques with a paramedial bone cut raised median satisfaction scores from 48.5 to 91.5 at one year.

219. 219Nasal Tip Deprojection in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39212968 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 447 patients whose overprojecting nasal tips were brought back using a combination of three maneuvers, 3.8 percent required revision and 1.8 percent needed antibiotics over a mean 22.4 months.

220. 220Nationwide Analysis of Cost and Insurance Type Coverage for Primary Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40259065 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Among 1,491 insured US patients who had primary rhinoplasty in 2021, out-of-pocket costs averaged $234 on HMO plans and $936 on high-deductible plans, with total costs highest in the North Central region ($6,194) and under EPO coverage ($6,377).

221. 221Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty After Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of the Technique, Results, and Complications
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 39230478 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Across 20 studies and 2,048 patients who had filler after surgical rhinoplasty, hyaluronic acid was used in 67%, middle-third irregularities were the commonest target, satisfaction was high, major complications were low, and skin necrosis risk was raised.

222. 222Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Modified Rino-4-Puntos Technique With Hyaluronic Acid Improves the Appearance of Nasal Septal Deviation
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40416407 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 80 patients with a mildly to moderately crooked front septum, a modified four-point filler technique that angles the columellar injections against the deviation left 87.5% very satisfied, 81.2% reporting easier breathing, effects lasting a median 11 months, and no vascular complications.

223. 223Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: Results from a Retrospective Study of Rino-4-Puntos Technique with Hyaluronic Acid
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39060796 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 400 patients treated with a four-point filler protocol using a mean 0.65 mL of hyaluronic acid, 93% rated the result at least satisfactory, the effect lasted a median of 11 months, and there were no vascular complications.

224. 224NOVA Spare Roof Technique and the Sail Maneuver-Vectorial Rhinoplasty Without Lateral Keystone Area Disarticulation
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 40277124 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors propose a variation of the spare roof technique using a new step called the Sail Maneuver, which treats a bridge hump without detaching the side junction between bone and cartilage.

225. 225One Profile to Rule Them All? A Neural Network Analysis of the Homogenizing Effect of Primary Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40501168 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Using Amazon's face-recognition AI on 145 Caucasian women's before-and-after photographs from three surgeons' websites, patients became 17.58% more similar to each other after rhinoplasty, and most similar to other patients of the same surgeon (30.89% versus 14.15% across surgeons).

226. 226Optimizing Closed-Approach Preservation Rhinoplasty by Ultrasonic Piezo-assisted Techniques for Enhanced Precision
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 39812015 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 734 closed preservation rhinoplasties over two years using purpose-adapted ultrasonic inserts, the revision rate was 6%, mostly for dorsal contour adjustments.

227. 227Outcomes of Open Versus Closed Rhinoplasty, a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40771258 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Pooling 12 studies with 1,067 adults, open and closed rhinoplasty did not differ in satisfaction, breathing scores, swelling, bruising, operating time or complications.

228. 228Patient Selection, Outcome, and Unhappy Patients in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39117324 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review from Saleh's London group on selecting rhinoplasty patients, recognising psychological warning signs, understanding patient motivations and surgeon factors behind dissatisfaction, and reducing the risk of an unhappy patient.

229. 229Pilot Study: Thread Rhinoplasty With Different Methods of Barbed Thread Implantation
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40433226 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In six patients, placing barbed threads in the septum alone produced significantly greater changes in three nasal angles than placing them in both the septum and the bridge.

230. 230Pitanguy Ligament Preservation in Structural Precision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39026387 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Dissecting fresh human cadavers, the authors found the Pitanguy ligament tethers the nasal tip downward, and releasing it removed that tension when the tip was repositioned.

231. 231Positioning the Nasal Tip in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 40996913 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A continuing education review of how nasal tip position is assessed and changed, including where the widely taught tripod concept falls short and when other approaches are needed.

232. 232Precision Rhinoplasty Cylindric Burrs-Sidewall Aesthetics
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38698637 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article on using cylindrical powered burrs to reshape the bony bridge and side walls of the nose, applicable whether preservation or structural rhinoplasty is performed.

233. 233Predictive Evaluation of Septal Cartilage-bone Complex for Rhinoplasty Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 39958713 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 27 Korean women planned for a septal extension graft using combined cartilage and bone, 19 proceeded while 8 did not because scan density readings showed their septal bone was too thick or too fragile.

234. 234Premaxillary Graft with Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Technique to Support the Nasal Tip
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39325086 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 38 patients given a rib cartilage graft placed in front of the bony base of the nose, tip support was maintained in every case with no displacement, extrusion or infection.

235. 235Preoperative Desmopressin for Bleeding Reduction During Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40456991 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Pooling four randomised trials with 262 patients, intranasal desmopressin before rhinoplasty cut blood loss by a mean of 15.22 mL and improved the surgical field, a statistically clear but clinically small effect.

236. 236Preservation Rhinoplasty Performed Simultaneously with Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery: Last Evolution in Orthofacial Surgery
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40481156 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 118 patients who had jaw repositioning surgery and preservation rhinoplasty in the same operation, the combined procedure averaged 207 minutes with complications in 12.7 percent.

237. 237Preservation Rhinoplasty Versus Structural Rhinoplasty in Dorsal Hump Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 40227917 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling four randomized trials covering 419 patients, preservation rhinoplasty produced significantly better breathing and appearance satisfaction than conventional structural hump removal.

238. 238Preservation Rhinoplasty-Outcomes in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 40253112 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review concluding that the limited literature supports preservation rhinoplasty as equal or better than conventional hump removal on patient reported outcomes, while leftover or returning humps remain a problem.

239. 239Preventing Hump Recurrence in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: The 5 Key Tenets
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 38722588 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors set out five principles for preventing the hump from coming back after dorsal preservation, which they state is the most common complication of the technique and often requires further surgery.

240. 240Qualitative Terms Used In Rhinoplasty: A Scoping Review -Toward Establishing a Bridge Between Qualitative Terminology and Quantifiability
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40660031 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 459 rhinoplasty studies, descriptive words such as bulbous tip or twisted nose accounted for 23.5 percent of descriptions while numerical measurements accounted for 57 percent, with little linking the two.

241. 241Quality and Consistency of Rhinoplasty Photos on Social Media: Prevalence of Potentially Misleading Before-and-After Images
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2025 · PMID 39636412 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 888 before and after rhinoplasty photo sets on Instagram, only 35.7 percent met the authors' criteria for high quality, and 23.7 percent showed a face size difference of 10 percent or more between the two images.

242. 242Radiological and Anatomical Parameters as Determinants of Success in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40179243 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 43 high-strip preservation rhinoplasties with pre- and intraoperative CT, shorter nasal bones and smaller kyphion angles predicted better outcomes, while 27.9% had a residual hump at six months.

243. 243Rebalancing the Skin Envelope Using Dorsal Preservation and Septal Extension Graft in Secondary Bilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 41050978 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In two adult men with bilateral cleft lip and palate, lowering the high bridge by dorsal preservation freed enough skin to allow a rib-cartilage septal extension graft to project the tip, with marked improvement at one year and no complications.

244. 244Reduction Rhinoplasty's Bad Wrap-Is it Time to Forgive and Forget?... Or at Least Get a Rebrand?
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40425153 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A commentary arguing that reduction rhinoplasty still has a place for well selected patients, and that the term has acquired negative associations during the shift toward structural preservation.

245. 245Reduction Structured Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40262775 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review describing an approach that reduces the size of the nose while adding structural grafts to hold the result, on the argument that reduction without replacing support has historically produced poor outcomes.

246. 246Refining Patient Selection in Hybrid Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Review of 50 Patients
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 40327836 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     After reviewing 50 consecutive hybrid rhinoplasties, the authors present an algorithm for deciding when and how to apply dorsal preservation, warning that using it in unfavorable cases destabilizes the nose.

247. 247Reply to: "Invited Discussion on: Video Assisted Septo-Rhinoplasty, the Future of Endonasal Rhinoplasty-a Technical Note"
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38480658 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A short reply to commentary on the authors' video-assisted closed rhinoplasty technique, defending endoscopic assistance as a way to avoid an external scar and arguing the learning curve is manageable.

248. 248Resistance Measurements with Dynamometer in Foundation Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40204933 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring the springback force of the nasal bridge with a dynamometer at four stages of surgery in 12 patients, each additional maneuver significantly reduced the resistance pushing the bridge back up.

249. 249Revision Rhinoplasty After Non-Surgical Filler in East Asian Patients: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40456990 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     For East Asian patients whose noses were damaged by filler injections, a revision protocol of complete filler removal, rib cartilage, a septal "X" framework, rectus fascia and ePTFE dorsal augmentation improved tip and dorsal height and ROE scores at one year or more.

250. 250Rhinoplasty Health Inventory and Nasal Outcomes (RHINO) Scale: Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation for Hebrew-Speaking Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38560987 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     The RHINO rhinoplasty outcome questionnaire was translated into Hebrew and shown to be reliable (alpha 0.800 in patients, 0.896 in controls) and valid, distinguishing patients from controls and pre- from post-surgery.

251. 251Rhinoplasty Septal Cartilage Harvest and Reconstruction: The 4 Clicks
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 39816899 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Rohrich's group describes a systematic "4 clicks" method for harvesting septal cartilage that maximises graft material while correcting septal deviation.

252. 252Rhinoplasty Training: An Innovative Learning Approach Using Chicken Breast
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39288904 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     The Brazilian authors describe using prepared chicken breast, particularly its sternal cartilage, as a cheap, accessible model for practising rhinoplasty techniques and grafts, with a focus on preservation methods.

253. 253Role of Membranous Septum in the Alar-Columellar Relationship: Strategies in Closed-Approach Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38834177 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 97 closed rhinoplasties in which the membranous septum was never excised, the 7 patients with a hanging columella were corrected by other manoeuvres and none had a hanging or retracted columella at 12 months.

254. 254Safety of Using Tutoplast-Processed Fascia Lata in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39948321 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling nine studies covering 827 patients, processed donor fascia lata used in rhinoplasty showed a 2.64 percent shrinkage rate, 0.30 percent infection rate and 3.99 percent revision rate.

255. 255Scalpel vs Electrocautery for Upper Lateral Cartilage Contouring in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Comparative Study
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40972537 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 205 preservation rhinoplasty patients, hump recurrence occurred in 2.5 percent of those whose cartilage was reshaped with electrocautery versus 13.6 percent reshaped with a scalpel.

256. 256Scroll Ligament Repair in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Cartilage as a Guide on Nasal Skin Envelope for Suturing
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39966153 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 216 closed preservation rhinoplasties, a small strip of cartilage was deliberately left attached to the skin as a landmark for repairing the scroll ligament, with 196 of 203 rating breathing good or very good.

257. 257Secondary Rhinoplasty: Clinical Findings and Alternative Structures for Nasal Reconstruction in Latin American Patients
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40642259 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 86 Latin American revision rhinoplasty patients rebuilt with rib cartilage, the most common problems were an under-projected tip (68.6%), mid-vault deviation (53.5%) and an over-reduced upper bridge (37.2%).

258. 258Shifting Goals in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Eurocentric Ideals, Ethnic Background, and Cultural Identity
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40995575 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review finding no universal ideal nose shape across cultures, and arguing rhinoplasty should improve a nose within the patient's own background rather than correct it toward a White norm.

259. 259Single-Stage Alar Nostril Ring Correction Using Auricular Composite Grafts in Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 39676167 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 45 multiply-operated patients with narrowed nostrils, skin-and-cartilage grafts from the ear's antihelix restored the nostril ring with no graft failures and halved SCHNOS obstruction and cosmesis scores at one year.

260. 260Step-up Maneuver for Radix Control in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40854550 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 245 consecutive preservation rhinoplasties using a new step-up maneuver, the height of the nasal root was maintained as intended in 91.0 percent of cases.

261. 261Strategic Decision-Making in Preservation Rhinoplasty: Key Considerations for Optimal Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40194547 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Stanford's Longino and Most set out who is a classic candidate for dorsal preservation (short nasal bones, straight narrow dorsal lines, small-to-medium hump) and how newer modifications extend it to crooked noses, S-shaped humps and deviated septums.

262. 262Strategic Use of the V-Shaped Columella-Labial Incision for Reconstructive Rhinoplasty in Severely Compromised Noses
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40408098 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 91 patients with previous failed rhinoplasties and mid-columellar scars, a V-shaped incision at the columella-lip junction caused no wound breakdown or skin necrosis and cut SCHNOS obstruction scores from 52.9 to 18.4 and cosmesis scores from 78.1 to 20.2.

263. 263Structural Approach to Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40425156 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A step by step description of one surgeon's systematic approach to revision rhinoplasty, covering the preoperative visit, the operation and postoperative care; the abstract reports no patient data.

264. 264Structural Rhinoplasty through the Endonasal Approach
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40262776 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review arguing that structural grafting techniques, once reserved for open surgery, can be performed through the closed approach with similar results, less swelling and fewer complications.

265. 265Surgical Management of Filler Rhinoplasty Complications
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 41412200 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review setting out an algorithm for surgically correcting filler-damaged noses, including fibrosis, granulomas, migration and the "Avatar nose," using ultrasound-guided dissolution, open revision, filler removal and autologous cartilage reconstruction.

266. 266The "Keystone Angle": Geometry in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38488907 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors propose measuring the angle where bone meets cartilage on the bridge before surgery, and using it to choose which preservation technique suits each nose.

267. 267The Best and Worst of the Structural Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 41237818 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A brief article listing the topics covered in a discussion of good and poor outcomes with structural and preservation rhinoplasty; the abstract itself contains only a list of headings and no findings.

268. 268The Cottle Method and Modifications in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 40253103 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the historic Cottle rhinoplasty technique and the modifications the authors add to it, including techniques borrowed from structural rhinoplasty, which they state give more predictable results.

269. 269The Dorsal Flattening Suture (DFS) in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39929983 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a single suture that flattens the nasal bridge independently when one of the two structural supports preservation rhinoplasty normally relies on has been lost.

270. 270The Dual-Plane Diced Cartilage Concept for Nasal Augmentation in Ethnic Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 40493956 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 54 patients whose bridges were augmented with diced rib cartilage placed in two tissue layers rather than one, blinded surgeons rated 50 of 54 results very satisfactory or outstanding with no complications.

271. 271The Effectiveness of Bromelain on Oedema, Subconjunctival Haemorrhage, and Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39904804 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 46 patients randomised to bromelain or placebo after open preservation rhinoplasty, bromelain reduced bruising and bleeding into the whites of the eyes at day 7 but did not reduce swelling.

272. 272The External Strip and Internal Spreader Graft Combined with Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 40327831 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 152 dorsal preservation patients, 52 who received combined external strip and internal spreader grafts had satisfaction scores rise from a median 56.5 to 92.5 at one year.

273. 273The High Strip Technique in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 40253104 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the high septal strip approach to dorsal preservation, stressing that the technique does not suit all noses and that careful patient selection is required.

274. 274The Impact of Scroll Ligament Preservation on Nasal Airway Patency in Rhinoplasty: An Objective Study with Rhinomanometry and Acoustic Rhinometry
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39227471 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Measured by instruments six months after surgery, 31 patients whose scroll ligaments were preserved breathed better than before, while 30 whose ligaments were cut had higher airway resistance and lower airflow.

275. 275The Influence of the Pitanguy Ligament on the Supratip Break Point in Open Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 40080607 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 120 patients across three groups, those whose Pitanguy ligament was sutured to the septum had significantly deeper definition above the tip at 12 months than those whose ligament was left alone or removed.

276. 276The Lateral Wall of the Inferior Meatus as a New Graft Source for Rhinoplasty: Radiological Study and Surgical Technique
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38925164 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring 100 CT scans, the authors found the bone of the lateral wall beneath the lowest turbinate averages 28 by 20 millimetres and used it as a graft in four revision rhinoplasties with no complications.

277. 277The Nasal Locator: An Innovative Instrument to Define the Exact Point of Osteotomy in Preservation or Structural Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38772398 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The author describes a two-tipped instrument for locating exactly where a bone or cartilage cut has reached inside the nose, used for about two years with no comparable device found in the literature or market.

278. 278The Process of Single Surgeon Through Structural and Dorsal Preservation in Primary Rhinoplasty: A 594 Case Series with One-Year Follow-Up
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39557639 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 594 consecutive first time rhinoplasties by one surgeon, preservation techniques produced fewer contour irregularities but more hump recurrence than the conventional structural approach.

279. 279The Quadrangular Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Surgically Focused CT Dimensional Analysis of Black African and Caucasian Populations
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38599617 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     CT measurement of septal cartilage area showed Caucasian noses have on average 30% more quadrangular cartilage than Black South African noses, confirming what surgeons observe at operation.

280. 280The Research Trend of Non-surgical Rhinoplasty: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40389737 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A bibliometric analysis of 197 papers on non-surgical rhinoplasty finds the United States the leading country, the University of Verona the leading institution, Bertossi the most productive author, and filler complications the dominant research theme.

281. 281The Use of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty Using Italian Technique
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38942953 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 140 adults with drooping or under-projected tips, two filler injections (one at the columella base for rotation, one above for projection) improved GAIS by at least 2-3 grades, with measurements stable from 90 to 180 days and no adverse events.

282. 282The Use of Reduction Rhinoplasty to Accommodate a Local Flap for Large Nasal Tip Defect Reconstruction
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40502425 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In seven patients aged 65 to 95 with skin cancers removed from the whole nasal tip, shrinking and lifting the tip made the defect small enough to close with a local flap in a single operation, without complications.

283. 283Thirty-Year Experience in Augmentation Rhinoplasty Using Silicone Implants: A Safer, Cheaper, Faster, and More Effective Technique
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40498860 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 1019 patients receiving silicone nasal implants over 29 years with one surgeon, extrusion occurred in under 1 percent and infection in under 0.4 percent, with implant malposition the most common complication at 4 percent.

284. 284Tip Surgery in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Effect of Modified Low Septal Strip Septoplasty on Tip Plasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38977457 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 189 dorsal preservation rhinoplasties using a modified low septal strip with septal extension graft and tongue-in-groove tip fixation, only 2 patients (1.1%) needed revision, both for residual hump and none for the tip.

285. 285Topical Tranexamic Acid and Systemic Dexamethasone for Post-rhinoplasty Edema and Ecchymosis: First Direct Comparison
     Aesthet Surg J 2025 · PMID 40343983 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In a 60-patient triple-blind trial, topical tranexamic acid reduced post-rhinoplasty swelling and bruising as much as intravenous dexamethasone, and giving both added nothing.

286. 286Trial, Error, and Expertise: My Evolution Through Structural and Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40550487 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A single surgeon reviews nearly two decades of practice, describing how combining preservation principles with structural support in closed rhinoplasty improved tip definition, contour above the tip and bridge stability.

287. 287Triangular Fossa Cartilage Graft in Rhinoplasty: A Three-Dimensional Anatomical and Technical Feasibility Study
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 41335126 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Harvesting an extra piece of ear cartilage from the triangular fossa through the same incision as a conchal graft caused no significant change in ear height, width or bowl dimensions across 15 donor sites.

288. 288Tunneled Paranasal Augmentation Using Diced Autologous Costal Cartilage in Asian Rhinoplasty: A Comparative Study
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38547925 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 56 patients with a low nose and hollowing beside the nose, those who also had that hollow filled with diced rib cartilage scored better on nostril base projection and facial satisfaction.

289. 289Turkish Translation and Validation of the Expectations of Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Scale
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39447621 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     The Expectations of Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Scale was translated into Turkish and validated in 51 rhinoplasty candidates and 81 controls, with internal consistency of 0.74-0.87 and test-retest reliability of 0.71-0.87.

290. 290Twelve Steps to Optimize Scar Outcomes in External Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 38698638 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A 12-step closure technique for the columellar incision in open rhinoplasty, evaluated in 104 patients, produced no poor scars and 83.6% rated good, with 65.5% of those scoring a perfect 6 on the Vancouver-Manchester scale.

291. 291Two-dimensional shape and dimensions of lower lateral alar cartilages (LLCs) for corrective rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 41294316 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Flattening 40 tip cartilages from 20 cadavers and photographing them produced two dimensional templates a surgeon can cut from rib cartilage and fold into a replacement tip cartilage.

292. 292Understanding Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Anatomy and Biomechanics
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2025 · PMID 40253100 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the anatomy and mechanics behind dorsal preservation, introducing a new suture the senior author uses to fix the lowered bridge in combined structural and preservation cases.

293. 293Unveiling the Impact of Three-Dimensional Technology on Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39038800 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 12 studies covering 595 patients, three dimensional planning technology gave higher surgeon satisfaction and greater precision than two dimensional imaging, but cost more without reducing reoperations or operating time.

294. 294Use of Auricular Composite Graft in Rib Cartilage-Based Rhinoplasty for Contracted Nose Correction
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 38739901 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 43 patients with contracted noses after multiple previous operations, combining ear skin and cartilage grafts with rib cartilage lengthened the nose by an average 4.46 millimetres with no significant relapse at one year.

295. 295Use of Lacrimal Retractor in Rhinoplasty: A Boon for the Solo Rhinoplasty Surgeon
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2025 · PMID 40936509 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The author describes using a spring-loaded eyelid retractor to hold the tip cartilages apart during open rhinoplasty, freeing both of the surgeon's hands when operating without an assistant.

296. 296Use of Perpendicular Plate of Ethmoid Split Technique in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 39138596 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 36 patients, splitting the ethmoid bone lengthwise with a scalpel produced usable bone grafts of the desired thickness in all but three cases, where the graft broke.

297. 297What Makes Rhinoplasty Challenging? Some Answers from 45+ Years of Clinical Experience
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2025 · PMID 41453297 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A special topic article drawing on over 45 years of practice to analyze why rhinoplasty is difficult, covering anatomy, expectations, psychological screening and a training system the authors call inadequate.

298. 298When Reductive Rhinoplasty Goes Wrong and How to Make it Right
     Facial Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 40199493 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review listing the deformities caused by removing too much tissue during rhinoplasty and the grafting techniques used to repair each, organized by the three thirds of the nose.

299. 299Wide-Based Columellar Strut Graft: A Novel Boost for Enhanced Nasal Tip Support in Ethnic and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39433615 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 32 patients with weak tip foundations (11 revisions, 12 ethnic, 9 Asian noses), a columellar strut widened at its base provided stable tip support over 12 to 24 months with one minor revision for a visible graft.

300. 300Wound Healing in External Rhinoplasty-The Effect of Fibrin Glue on Dead Space Closure: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2025 · PMID 39638903 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 66 patients whose nasal skin was glued to the framework with fibrin glue against 66 matched patients without it, no difference in appearance outcomes was found over 12 months.

301. 301A New Classification of Pollybeak Deformity and Its Treatment in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37798507 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 53 patients treated for fullness above the nasal tip, a new rating scale fell from 2.34 to 0.23 and 77.36 percent were satisfied, with no complications reported.

302. 302A Retrospective Study on the Reconstruction of Nasal Septal Mucosal Defects after Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37749417 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Thirteen patients with holes in the septal lining after rhinoplasty were repaired with tailored flap techniques, and all healed successfully with no flap failure over an average of about 10 months.

303. 303Achieving a Strong and Straight Septal Extension Graft: A Novel Four-step Surgical Approach in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39421678 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 753 patients treated with a four-step septal extension technique, no cases of tip drop occurred, infection was 0.40 percent and satisfaction averaged 9.3 at one year.

304. 304Advancing the Era of Liquid Rhinoplasty: A Methodological Approach to Injection Protocols
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38627333 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A proposed standardised filler protocol organising injections into dorsal, paramedian, tip and endonasal sites and matching them to nasal shapes such as droopy tips, humps, saddle noses, inverted-V deformity, twisted noses, revision irregularities and internal valve dysfunction.

305. 305Aerosol and Droplet Generation from Open Rhinoplasty: Surgical Risk in the Pandemic Era
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 34964656 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing rhinoplasty steps on human anatomic specimens, no visible droplets were produced by any technique, and airborne particles rose only with electrocautery and endonasal rasping.

306. 306Aesthetic Outcomes of Rhinoplasty Performed in the Early Posttrauma Period after Nasal Bone Fracture
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38151040 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 28 patients operated within 14 days of a nasal fracture against 13 operated later, appearance ratings did not differ, and both groups improved in bridge height, root height and tip projection.

307. 307Alar Base Lining Graft: A New Technique to Prevent and Correct Alar Retraction in Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 38346139 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 42 patients followed at least a year, a new lining graft placed at the nostril base prevented and corrected upward pulling of the nostril rim, with no graft extrusion or collapse.

308. 308An Audit of Outcomes in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty with the Mandatory Psychiatric Evaluation Protocol
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 39029918 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 184 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients selected through a mandatory psychiatric evaluation protocol, 95.1 percent were happy or very happy at a mean follow up of about 70 months, while 4.9 percent were not.

309. 309An Overview of Rhinoplasty Practices: European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Collaborative Cross-Sectional Study
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 36787791 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Data on 41,259 rhinoplasties from 115 surgeons in 33 countries show a 5 percent revision rate after primary surgery and psychological assessment before surgery in only 3 percent of cases.

310. 310Artificial Intelligence for Rhinoplasty Design in Asian Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37580565 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Trained on 209 pairs of original and manually designed three dimensional face scans, an artificial intelligence model produced automated rhinoplasty designs the authors describe as similar to the manual ones.

311. 311Artificial Intelligence Versus Expert Plastic Surgeon: Comparative Study Shows ChatGPT "Wins" Rhinoplasty Consultations: Should We Be Worried?
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 37982677 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Seven blinded rhinoplasty surgeons rated ChatGPT's answers to patient questions higher than an experienced surgeon's on accuracy, completeness and overall quality, preferring the software in 80.95 percent of comparisons.

312. 312Asian Male Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 38936994 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A short review of current eyelid and nasal surgery for Asian men, focusing on the anatomical and aesthetic considerations specific to this group.

313. 313Augmented Virtual Examination for Cosmetic and Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 37358622 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 20 healthy subjects who examined their own noses with a scope and webcam under remote guidance, only two internal structures were seen better in person, and external features were detected equally well.

314. 314Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Decade of Mandatory Psychiatric Evaluation in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Aspirants
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38331035 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 892 rhinoplasty candidates sent for mandatory psychiatric evaluation over 13 years, 2.5 percent were identified with mild body dysmorphic disorder, a lower rate than previously reported.

315. 315ChatGPT and Rhinoplasty Recovery: An Exploration of AI's Role in Postoperative Guidance
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38029791 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Standardized recovery questions were put to ChatGPT, and the authors report it could provide general information and reassurance about pain, swelling, bruising and asymmetry, while stressing it should not replace professional advice.

316. 316Childhood Traumas and Personality Traits' Impact on Rhinoplasty Decision
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 39285056 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 256 Turkish participants, neuroticism, psychoticism, extraversion, and childhood emotional abuse and physical neglect each raised the likelihood of having had rhinoplasty, with family history of rhinoplasty modifying the effect.

317. 317Chin Dysmorphology in the Primary Rhinoplasty Population: Prevalence, Objective Analysis, and Implications
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37430011 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 108 patients presenting for first time rhinoplasty, 97 or 89.8 percent had a measurable chin abnormality, but only 11 or 10.1 percent agreed to have the chin treated.

318. 318Clinical Practice Patterns and Evidence-Based Medicine in Rhinoplasty: A 10-Year Review of Continuous Certification Tracer Data from the American Board of Plastic Surgery
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37605029 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 730 rhinoplasties reported to the American Board of Plastic Surgery across two five year periods, breathing complaints rose from 38 to 49 percent and support grafting became more common.

319. 319Commentary on: "Outcomes of Autologous Versus Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty" by Virginia E. Drake et al
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 38502837 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short commentary on a study comparing the patient's own rib cartilage against irradiated donor rib cartilage, endorsing it as a useful institutional example showing the two are similar.

320. 320Comparison of Aesthetic and Functional Rhinoplasty Outcomes Between Patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Normal Individuals
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38575764 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 209 rhinoplasty candidates, 18.66 percent screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder, and those patients were significantly less satisfied with the appearance result than 39 matched patients who screened negative.

321. 321Comparison of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques: Functional and Aesthetic Review of Subdorsal Septal Strip Methods
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 38648529 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 35 patients treated with the modified subdorsal strip method against 36 treated with the Z flap, breathing and appearance scores improved significantly in both with no difference between techniques.

322. 322Comparison of Functional and Cosmetic Outcomes Between Dorsal Preservation and Spreader Flap Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Trial
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38366551 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In a randomised trial of 84 patients, dorsal preservation with a modified subdorsal strip and conventional hump resection with spreader flaps gave the same results at one year for residual hump, width, projection, rotation, satisfaction and SCHNOS scores.

323. 323Complications Associated with Alloplastic Materials in Rhinoplasty and Their Operative Management
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37709291 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Eighteen patients with infected or extruding synthetic dorsal implants (15 placed in Asia, 3 in Germany) were treated in one stage by removing the implant and rebuilding the bridge with the patient's own rib cartilage, with satisfying results.

324. 324Contemporary Male Rhinoplasty Surgery
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 38936997 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review noting that men seek rhinoplasty less often than women, share the same surgical principles with some anatomical differences, and have higher rates of body dysmorphic disorder and dissatisfaction, so their consultations need extra care.

325. 325Cosmetic Rhinoplasty and Nasal Obstruction: What I Look for, How Do I Evaluate the Patient
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 39341667 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that cosmetic rhinoplasty must assess four specific sites that restrict airflow, and naming techniques that treat each without compromising appearance.

326. 326Decision-making in Nasal Dorsum Reconstruction in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39247573 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 18 patients undergoing revision rhinoplasty guided by an algorithm based on how stable the bridge was, mean satisfaction scores rose from 12 before surgery to 29 one year afterward.

327. 327Development and Evaluation of a High-Fidelity Rhinoplasty Simulator
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37159902 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A rhinoplasty simulator built with three dimensional printing and polymer techniques was tested by six experienced surgeons, who strongly agreed it was realistic and valuable as a training tool.

328. 328Does Soaking Fresh Frozen Costal Cartilage in an Antibiotic Solution Reduce Postoperative Infection in Rhinoplasty?
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39036598 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 310 rhinoplasties using frozen donor rib cartilage, four infections occurred, all in the 200 patients whose grafts were soaked in antibiotic solution, showing no benefit from soaking.

329. 329Dorsal Modification: Practical Applications in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38992914 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 147 patients treated with superficial reshaping of the nasal bridge rather than removal and rebuilding, no patient required revision of the bridge over an average 27 months of follow up.

330. 330Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 39341675 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Three surgeons discuss where they disagree on preservation rhinoplasty, covering how each came to the technique, how far they have widened its indications, and which maneuvers they favor.

331. 331Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty in Asian Hump Noses
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 36988641 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In nine Asian patients with humped noses treated by dorsal preservation, hump reduction succeeded in every case with no recurrence, no saddle nose and no major complications.

332. 332Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Using a Ferreira-Nakamura Spare Roof Technique B Highlighting the Low Septal Cartilage Strip
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 39087910 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe adding a low septal cartilage strip removal to the spare roof technique B, allowing the septum to be repositioned and moderate deviations corrected while the bridge is preserved.

333. 333Dorsal Preservation versus Component Dorsal Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty: An Assessment of Patient-reported Outcomes
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39185377 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 25 studies covering 1706 patients, satisfaction was equally high with dorsal preservation and conventional component hump reduction, though the conventional technique showed larger improvement in breathing scores.

334. 334Double Reinforcing Strategy with Perpendicular Plate of Ethmoid in Asian Secondary Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty: A Finite Element Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38839614 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Computer simulation of cleft nose repairs found that reinforcing the septal support strut with ethmoid bone, plus firm anchoring of the septum, substantially reduced predicted deformation under load.

335. 335Doxycycline Sclerodesis-"Rhinodesis"-for Enhanced Soft Tissue Adhesion in Rhinoplasty: A Preliminary Study
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38232752 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Applying a small volume of liquid doxycycline under the nasal skin after rhinoplasty improved skin adherence in nearly all patients across two series totalling 127 cases, with no complications observed.

336. 336Effectiveness of ChatGPT in Identifying and Accurately Guiding Patients in Rhinoplasty Complications
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38016664 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Presented with rhinoplasty complication scenarios, ChatGPT consistently advised contacting the surgeon immediately for infection and recommended monitoring plus following instructions for other problems.

337. 337Efficacy and Safety of Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections Following Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Recommended Doses, Complications, and Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38519572 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     The first systematic review of steroid (triamcinolone) injections after rhinoplasty found six studies with 1,524 patients supporting them as a safe, early first-line treatment for supratip swelling with few complications.

338. 338Evaluating the Effect of Tranexamic Acid Local Injection on the Intraoperative Bleeding Amount and the Postoperative Edema and Ecchymosis in Primary Rhinoplasty Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37452132 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 50 randomised primary rhinoplasty patients, injecting tranexamic acid (10 mg/kg) locally into the surgical field reduced intraoperative bleeding and swelling and bruising at days 1 and 7 with no complications.

339. 339Evaluating the Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Postoperative Pain Management for Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37775576 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Rhinoplasty patients who received liposomal bupivacaine reported an average pain score of 2.4 compared with 3.4 for those who did not, and used less opioid medication.

340. 340Exploring the Personality Characteristics of Rhinoplasty Patients: Perfectionism, Rumination, and Self-Compassion
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38806830 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 33 rhinoplasty patients against 33 controls, the surgical group scored significantly higher on perfectionism, with higher rumination and lower self-compassion that did not reach significance.

341. 341Feasibility of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty for Hump Nose Reduction in Asian Population
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 39056121 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 17 Asian patients followed a median of nearly 37 months after dorsal preservation, nasal blockage scores fell from 61.00 to 15.50 with no residual hump, recurrence or complications.

342. 342Finesse in Primary Open Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 39480256 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A step-by-step video guide to one senior surgeon's sequence for open rhinoplasty, drawn from three decades of practice; the abstract reports no patient data.

343. 343Fresh Frozen Cartilage in Rhinoplasty Surgery: A Systematic Review of Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38528125 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling four studies covering 554 patients, fresh frozen donor rib cartilage produced infection in 2 percent, warping in 1.4 percent and shrinkage in 0.5 percent.

344. 344Functional, Cosmetic, and Psychological Outcomes after Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39157708 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 234 rhinoplasty patients, satisfaction was 59 percent for breathing, 63.2 percent for appearance and 70.9 percent for psychological outcome.

345. 345Hybrid Chin Advancement: Combining Fat and Sliced Cartilage Grafts for Chin Augmentation During Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38858246 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 49 patients with a receding chin of 2.5 to 6 millimetres, combining septal cartilage with fat grafting produced greater chin advancement than fat alone, while implants achieved the most.

346. 346Hybrid Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Reediting an Aesthetic Dorsum
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38839611 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe splitting the middle of the nose to change its width and symmetry while keeping the keystone junction intact, extending preservation rhinoplasty to noses that are moderately asymmetric.

347. 347Incisor Show-based Selection of Tip Augmentation Rhinoplasty Technique
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 39042732 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A senior surgeon presents an algorithm choosing the tip support technique according to how much upper tooth a patient shows when smiling, since tip maneuvers can move the upper lip.

348. 348Investigation of Two New Grafting Techniques for Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty: An Experimental Study with New Zealand White Rabbits
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38532200 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 16 rabbits, fascia-wrapped diced tendon was the only graft of four tested that did not lose measurable volume, while diced cartilage alone gave the most irregular result.

349. 349Limited Incision Rhinoplasty: An Approach for All Primary and Revision Cases
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38148360 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 100 consecutive rhinoplasties performed entirely through incisions inside the nostril rims, 6 percent required revision, all done under local anesthesia.

350. 350Lollipop-Like Costal Cartilage Graft with a Peach-Shaped Head for East Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38233685 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 31 Chinese patients given a rib cartilage tip graft shaped like a lollipop with a rounded head, 90.3 percent were satisfied and appearance scores rose from 3.97 to 7.39 over a mean 17 month follow up.

351. 351Long-Term Safety and Reliability of Using Tutoplast-Processed Fascia Lata to Refine the Nasal Dorsum in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38379010 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 300 rhinoplasties using processed donor fascia lata over the nasal bridge, the surgical success rate was 97.3 percent with complications in 2.7 percent and satisfaction in 92.7 percent.

352. 352Management of the Posthemangioma Nose: 5 Key Rhinoplasty Components
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37379459 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A special topic article describing five technical elements for revision rhinoplasty in adults whose nasal tips were affected by an infantile hemangioma; the abstract reports no patient data.

353. 353Management of Thick Skin in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 39341669 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Three experts review the medical, topical and surgical management of thick skinned rhinoplasty, which is difficult because the skin is less elastic, swells longer and forms more scar beneath.

354. 354Nasal Deviation and Facial Asymmetry in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38833613 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 76 primary rhinoplasty patients, only 9 percent reported prior nasal trauma while 70 percent had asymmetric midfaces, and deviated nasal bones tended to lean toward the underdeveloped side of the face.

355. 355Nonsurgical Correction of Surgical Rhinoplasty Complications with Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: A Retrospective Review of 2088 Cases
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39247575 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 2088 patients treated with hyaluronic acid filler to correct problems after surgical rhinoplasty, median satisfaction was 9 out of 10 and three patients developed skin tissue death, all of which resolved.

356. 356Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty in Patients of African Descent: A Retrospective Review
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37344935 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 487 patients of African descent treated with hyaluronic acid filler to the nose, there were no reported cases of infection, blocked blood vessel or tissue death.

357. 357Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: An Updated Systematic Review of Technique, Outcomes, Complications, and Its Treatments
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38862661 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Across 30 studies and 9,657 filler rhinoplasty patients, satisfaction was 99.08%, 39.11% had some complication (mostly redness and swelling), and 0.27% had an arterial occlusion.

358. 358Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: Diamond Injection Technique for Nasal Tip Contouring
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 37267216 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 107 patients treated with a four point hyaluronic acid filler injection to the nasal tip, results were rated excellent in 90.65 percent at six months, using a mean of 0.12 millilitres of filler.

359. 359Optimizing Postoperative Care in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: A Review of the Role of Nasal Packing and Alternatives in Complication Management
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38485786 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of 30 articles from 2000-2023 finds nasal packing after rhinoplasty and septoplasty gives limited benefit for bleeding, swelling or bruising, causes discomfort, and can be replaced by splints in many cases.

360. 360Osteotomy Techniques in Preservation Rhinoplasty with an Analysis of a Radix-Skull Base Computed Tomography Series
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38471660 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe their bone cutting techniques for preservation rhinoplasty and present a CT series of the nasal root and skull base to assess the safety of transverse and radix osteotomies.

361. 361Outcome Evaluation of Using Bone-Cartilaginous Units to Correct Deviated Noses in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 37083441 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 28 patients with crooked noses, a graft combining bone and cartilage from the septum reduced the measured deviation angle from about 1.82 degrees to about 0.13 degrees, with breathing and satisfaction scores also improving.

362. 362Outcomes Following Rhinoplasty Using the Combined Septal Extension-Columellar Strut Graft
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 39187271 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 32 patients treated with a single graft combining a septal extension and a columellar strut, nasal blockage scores fell from 34.4 to 4.84 and no patient required revision over a mean 13.4 months.

363. 363Outcomes of Autologous Versus Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Graft in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 38502836 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 143 patients, revision rates were nearly identical between the patient's own rib cartilage at 14.8 percent and irradiated donor rib cartilage at 14.6 percent, with no difference in infection.

364. 364Outcomes of the Use of Fresh-Frozen Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37815290 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 282 rhinoplasties using frozen donor rib cartilage with at least 12 months of follow up, no patient showed warping, resorption or displacement, and 2.1 percent needed antibiotics.

365. 365Patient Outcomes in Lateral Crural Repositioning and Reconstruction in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 37115534 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 42 revision rhinoplasty patients whose lower tip cartilages were repositioned or rebuilt, breathing and appearance scores improved significantly both within six months and beyond.

366. 366Patient Selection, Outcome, and Unhappy Patients in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 39265640 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of how patients are selected for rhinoplasty and why some end up unhappy, recommending collaboration with specialist psychologists and describing warning signs to look for.

367. 367Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Including Nasal Breathing Improvement After Functional Rhinoplasty Using Endonasal Septal Extension Grafting
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 38350156 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 34 patients with a deviated caudal septum, closed rhinoplasty with a septal extension graft plus septoplasty and turbinate reduction cut NOSE scores by 49.4 points and SNOT-22 by 24.2 with no complications.

368. 368Peroperative Cooling in Rhinoplasty: Does it Differ?
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38806826 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 50 patients randomized to cold or room temperature saline irrigation during rhinoplasty, the cold group had less pain on day 2 and less bruising on day 7.

369. 369Pilot Study: Use of Stem Cell Therapy and Diced Cartilage in Secondary Rhinoplasty Cases Clinical Outcomes: The Golden Turkish Delight
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39444535 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 30 revision rhinoplasty patients treated with diced cartilage enriched with mesenchymal stem cells, 80 percent showed improvement at about one year while 20 percent were not satisfied.

370. 370Preferred Nasolabial Angle in Rhinoplasty: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 37738132 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 197 people in Canada, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon, the mean preferred angle between nose and lip was 97.1 degrees for a male nose and 109.5 degrees for a female nose.

371. 371Preservation Rhinoplasty by the Ones Who Do It: A Worldwide Survey
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 38635957 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 117 surgeons who use dorsal preservation, surface techniques were rated more stable, more predictable and easier to learn than foundation techniques, with no difference in revision rates.

372. 372Reconstruction of Scroll and Pitanguy's Ligaments in Open Rhinoplasty: A Controlled Randomized Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38062265 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 112 randomized primary rhinoplasty patients followed at least two years, combining ligament repair with grafts and using grafts alone both outperformed ligament repair alone, which needed more secondary procedures.

373. 373Relevance of Self-Consciousness of Appearance on Patient Satisfaction in Primary Rhinoplasty: a 12-Month Follow-up Prospective Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38200126 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 50 primary rhinoplasty patients followed for a year, those who ended up satisfied had significantly lower appearance related distress scores than those who did not.

374. 374Revision Rhinoplasty Finesse with Digital Osteotomies
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 36877619 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short technique note stating that in revision rhinoplasty where the nasal bones were already cut once, they can often be moved again by finger pressure alone rather than with a chisel.

375. 375Rhinoplasty Exclusively Utilizing Autologous Costal Cartilage for Patients with Prior Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 38957724 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 39 patients with residual deformity after one sided cleft lip repair, rhinoplasty using only the patient's own rib cartilage tripled satisfaction scores with no significant complications.

376. 376Rhinoplasty Outcomes in Patients With Symptoms of Body Dysmorphia
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38452148 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 115 rhinoplasty patients, 83 percent of those who screened positive for body dysmorphia symptoms before surgery no longer screened positive afterward, and screening status tracked with appearance satisfaction.

377. 377Rhinoplasty Preferences: Can the Public Detect Prior Surgery on Social Media?
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38286896 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 456 survey respondents shown rhinoplasty photographs, people could tell surgery had been done only when a visible defect remained, and believing a nose had been operated on lowered their rating of it.

378. 378Rhinoplasty with Mortise-Tenon Cartilaginous Framework for Caudal Septal Cartilage Defects
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37945758 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Seventeen patients missing cartilage from the front lower septum were rebuilt with a rib cartilage framework joined by an interlocking mortise and tenon design, with no complications over an average 22.4 months.

379. 379Role of Rib Graft for Tip Shaping in Primary Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Case Series of 30 Patients
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37307054 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 638 consecutive first time rhinoplasties by one surgeon, 30 patients or 4.7 percent needed a rib graft, and all 30 received a septal extension graft.

380. 380Safety in Rhinoplasty: Avoidance and Management of Complications
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 39341679 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review listing the recognized complications of rhinoplasty and arguing that understanding them, along with strategies for avoidance and management, is essential to patient safety.

381. 381Secondary Bilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty: Achieving an Aesthetic Result
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38314894 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 92 adults with bilateral cleft lip treated by one surgeon, a reverse-U flap with septal extension graft significantly improved nasal measurements with a 4 percent complication rate, though upper lip deficiency was not corrected.

382. 382Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 37981415 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of secondary cleft rhinoplasty covering the classical surgical approaches, strategies for each part of the nose, presurgical adjuncts, early surgery and patient reported outcome measures.

383. 383Sensory Changes in Nasal Subunits Following Open and Closed Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37438671 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a randomized trial, open rhinoplasty caused measurable numbness of the tip and the area beneath it at one month which resolved by three months, while closed rhinoplasty caused no measurable sensory loss at any point.

384. 384Septal Extension Graft in Cleft Rhinoplasty: Patients with Secondary Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37797231 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 194 skeletally mature cleft patients treated with a septal extension graft, three dimensional measurements showed improvement across the deformity, moving the nose closer to but not equal to a matched normal group.

385. 385Septal Reposition during Intermediate Cleft Rhinoplasty: A Second Chance for Correcting Caudal Septal Deviation
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37467053 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 77 children who had cleft nose correction at ages 5 to 6, the 43 who also had the septum repositioned showed better nostril width symmetry and straighter septums at both short and long term follow up.

386. 386Simultaneous Rhinoplasty and Septal Perforation Repair Using the Bone-Cartilaginous Unit
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38648541 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 31 patients having rhinoplasty and septal perforation repair together, a composite bone-and-cartilage septal graft as scaffold achieved complete closure in 83.8% and large improvements in SCHNOS obstruction (31.93 points) and cosmesis (44.19 points) scores.

387. 387Surgical Rhinoplasty in Mild Forms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Safety, Protocols, and Long-Term Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38336001 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Fifteen patients with mild body dysmorphic disorder who passed a two specialist screening protocol all reported being happy after rhinoplasty, though 3 of 15 requested revision surgery.

388. 388Surgical Training Simulators for Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37172948 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A systematic review of 17 rhinoplasty simulator studies (1984-2021) finds cadaver, animal, virtual and 3D-printed models all raise trainee confidence, but few have been validated and none has automated assessment.

389. 389The Application of a New Framework Construction Technique in Autologous Costal Cartilage Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39703382 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 65 patients whose nasal framework was rebuilt from sixth rib cartilage using a new assembly method, all measured proportions improved with no short term complications and no tip deflection or rotation.

390. 390The Blocking Points: The Keys to Consistent Success in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37337323 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors name seven anatomical points that resist lowering the nasal bridge in preservation rhinoplasty, expanding a previously described list of five, and argue each must be released to stop the hump coming back.

391. 391The Desire for Being Liked and the Fear of Negative Evaluation in Rhinoplasty Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38532202 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 60 rhinoplasty patients, mean scores for wanting to be liked fell from 19.43 to 12.15 and fear of negative evaluation fell from 27.78 to 17.72 six months after surgery.

392. 392The Effect of Cannula Drain in Reducing Edema and Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38267000 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 40 patients who had a drain placed on the left side of the nose only, the drained side had significantly less swelling and pain on every postoperative day, while bruising was lower but not significantly so.

393. 393The Effect of Functional Rhinoplasty on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37173413 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 16 studies covering 971 patients, functional rhinoplasty significantly improved every quality of life measure examined, including blockage, sinus symptoms and satisfaction.

394. 394The Impact of Age on Anthropometric Changes Following Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 37578466 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 243 rhinoplasty patients grouped by decade of age, those over 40 showed significant unfavourable changes in nasal length, tip projection and midfacial height between 3 months and 2 years after surgery.

395. 395The Incidence of Nasal Tip and Upper Lip Malposition in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 39012964 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 139 primary rhinoplasty patients, only 34 percent had an ideal upper lip position when smiling, with 61 percent showing too little of their upper teeth.

396. 396The Isosceles Nasal Tip-Laser-Assisted Midline Assessment in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38733999 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe positioning the nasal tip by projecting an isosceles triangle from the nostril creases, aided by a laser device, applied in 247 cases over 12 months.

397. 397The Rhinoplasty Health Care Monitor: An Update on the Practical and Clinical Benefits after 10 Years of Prospective Outcome Measurements
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38016662 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 599 patients operated on within a routine outcome monitoring system, mean nasal blockage scores fell from 69.1 to 23.1 one year after functional rhinoplasty.

398. 398The Rhinoplasty Rosetta Stone: Using Rasch Analysis to Create and Validate Crosswalks between the NOSE and the SCHNOS Functional Subscale
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 38551458 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Using data from 552 rhinoplasty patients who completed both questionnaires, the authors built conversion tables letting a NOSE score be translated into a SCHNOS breathing score and back, with agreement of 0.93.

399. 399The Treatment of Alar Base Depression in Rhinoplasty with Diced Autologous Cartilage or Mass Cartilage: A Systematic Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38609657 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing six studies covering 165 patients, both diced cartilage and solid block cartilage corrected hollowing at the base of the nose, with each carrying different advantages.

400. 400The TRICK-TIP Rhinoplasty: Tip of the Nose Preservation Using the Combined Synergy of Open and Closed Approaches
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38483551 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 120 patients, a hybrid approach that cuts the columella low but does not lift the tip skin, raising the whole mobile nose as a three-layer flap, gave high FACE-Q satisfaction and 102 independent raters scored the columellar scar as nearly invisible (1.35 of 5).

401. 401The Unseen Strain: Investigating the Awareness of Rhinoplasty Surgeons Regarding Their Spine Health
     Aesthet Surg J 2024 · PMID 38243582 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In an international survey of rhinoplasty surgeons, 93.6 percent reported back pain, 58.2 percent had mild to moderate disability, and only 16.4 percent had any ergonomic training.

402. 402The Use of Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2024 · PMID 39341674 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that rib cartilage can be harvested safely through a small hidden incision and, if carved early and soaked in saline, reveals any tendency to bend before it is implanted.

403. 403The Use of Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Clinical, and Patient-Reported Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37217605 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A PROSPERO-registered systematic review of 23 studies and 3,928 patients found hyaluronic acid filler rhinoplasty gave high satisfaction with eight major complications, most often used for humps and injected at the tip and columella.

404. 404The Use of Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Complications, Clinical, and Patient-Reported Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37783865 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A letter responding to the Mortada et al. systematic review of hyaluronic acid filler rhinoplasty, arguing that the review should have accounted for the physical properties (viscosity, elasticity, cohesiveness) of the specific fillers used.

405. 405The Use of Posterior Auricular Fascia Graft (PAFG) for Slight Dorsal Augmentation and Irregular Dorsum Coverage in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37626136 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 45 patients whose nasal bridges were covered with fascia taken from behind the ear, MRI at 18 months showed no major graft shrinkage, no infections and no visible donor scars.

406. 406TikTok Videos Related to Rhinoplasty in China: Characteristics and the Quality of the Information
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38480654 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 184 rhinoplasty videos on Chinese TikTok, 70.65 percent were posted by certified plastic surgeons and 3.26 percent contained obvious errors or misleading information.

407. 407Tip Support in the Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty: A Comparison of Septal Extension Graft and Columellar Strut Graft
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 37567945 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 33 cleft patients randomly assigned to two tip support grafts, the septal extension graft held tip projection more reliably over 12 months than the columellar strut, which lost projection progressively.

408. 408Total Lower Lateral Cartilage Reconstruction in Multiple Revision Rhinoplasty Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38693403 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 24 patients who had already undergone several nose operations, the tip cartilages were rebuilt entirely from rib cartilage, with no complications over 6 to 18 months of follow up.

409. 409Tranexamic Acid and Rhinoplasty: How Do Different Administration Routes Affect Effectiveness?
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38538769 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a randomized trial of 146 rhinoplasty patients, tranexamic acid applied directly to the surgical site reduced swelling and bruising most, while the oral route reduced bleeding during surgery most.

410. 410Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38097691 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 11 randomized trials covering 841 patients, tranexamic acid reduced blood loss during rhinoplasty by an average of 39.37 millilitres and lowered swelling and bruising on the first day after surgery.

411. 411Tranexamic Acid in Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024 · PMID 39507311 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 11 randomized trials covering 968 patients, tranexamic acid reduced blood loss during rhinoplasty and septoplasty by a mean of 39.67 millilitres and improved surgeon satisfaction.

412. 412Trends and Preferences of Rhinoplasty Among Chinese Patients: A Social Media Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38443745 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Analyzing 1065 rhinoplasty posts and 102,153 comments on the Chinese platform Xiaohongshu, discussion rose in step with household income, and the tip and nasal root were the features most discussed.

413. 413Turn Your Vision into Reality-AI-Powered Pre-operative Outcome Simulation in Rhinoplasty Surgery
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38777929 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An artificial intelligence model trained on 3030 rhinoplasty patients produced simulated results that 101 observers could distinguish from real postoperative photographs only 52.5 percent of the time, barely better than chance.

414. 414Use of the Interalar Ligament Flap for Tip and Supratip Contouring in Primary Open Structural Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 · PMID 37749799 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 147 primary rhinoplasty patients, those whose interalar ligament was preserved and repositioned as a flap had less tip swelling and better definition above the tip at 2, 6 and 12 months.

415. 415Variation in Practice Patterns of Current Rhinoplasty Surgeons for Nasal Valve Compromise
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 · PMID 34495760 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A survey of 113 rhinoplasty surgeons found broad agreement with the 2010 consensus statements on nasal valve collapse, with disagreement concentrated on which diagnostic tests are worth using.

416. 416Way Forward in Improving Rhinoplasty Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg 2024 · PMID 38016663 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A commentary arguing that better rhinoplasty results come from understanding what the patient wants, careful evaluation and patient selection, individualized planning, and reshaping rather than removing tissue.

417. 417A Comparison Between Piezosurgery and Conventional Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty on Post-Operative Oedema and Ecchymosis: A Systematic Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36163553 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing eight randomized trials covering 440 patients, piezoelectric bone cutting significantly reduced early swelling in 75 percent of the trials and early bruising in 87.5 percent.

418. 418A Longitudinal Study of Improvement in Nasal Airway Obstruction after Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36696324 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In patients with cleft lip or palate who had secondary cleft rhinoplasty, blocked breathing scores improved significantly after surgery, and nasal stenting was linked to less trouble breathing.

419. 419A Modified Technique in Rhinoplasty: A Septal Extension Graft Complex Using Septal Cartilage, Ethmoid Bone, and Auricular Cartilage
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 35786707 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 25 patients followed a mean 25.9 months, a combined graft using septal cartilage, ethmoid bone and ear cartilage increased nasal length from 41.4 to 46.2 mm and tip projection from 21.3 to 24.4 mm, with measurably firmer tip resistance.

420. 420A New Understanding and a Minimalist Approach for Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36728184 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A single author describes a minimalist rhinoplasty method organized as a 20 step procedure, intended to make the operation simpler and more predictable, with no patient data given in the abstract.

421. 421A Systematic Analysis of the Nasal Septum in Crooked Noses and Suggested Treatment Algorithm According to Preservation Rhinoplasty (PR) Principles
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36826521 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors classify the ways a septum bends in a crooked nose into four types and propose a matching preservation rhinoplasty technique for each.

422. 422Advanced Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Era of Osteoplasty and Chondroplasty: How Have We Moved Beyond the Cottle Technique?
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 37338117 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Four experienced surgeons describe how they handle the classic problems and relative contraindications of dorsal preservation using newer techniques; the abstract reports no patient data.

423. 423Aesthetic Surgery Advice and Counseling from Artificial Intelligence: A Rhinoplasty Consultation with ChatGPT
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37095384 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Nine rhinoplasty consultation questions were put to ChatGPT and rated by specialist plastic surgeons, who found the answers coherent and understandable but limited in detail and personalization.

424. 424An Anatomic Analysis of the Bony Vault: From the Perspective of Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 36594157 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     CT scans of 250 primary rhinoplasty patients showed that the nasal bones vary in thickness by location, by sex and by which side is deviated, which affects how the bone breaks during surgery.

425. 425Analysis of the Cause of Cartilage Warping in the Rhinoplasty of Costal Cartilage and Application of Embed-In Graft in Revisional Surgery
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 36656674 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 32 patients needing revision after rib cartilage rhinoplasty, the authors found that a nasal hump left incompletely removed at the first surgery contributed to the cartilage bending, and they corrected it with a new embed-in graft.

426. 426Auricular Composite Graft Survival in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 36657035 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 234 rhinoplasty operations using 367 grafts of combined ear skin and cartilage, 93.7 percent of grafts fully survived, giving a failure rate of 6.3 percent.

427. 427Autologous Shuffling Lipo-Aspirated Fat Combined Mechanical Stretch in Revision Rhinoplasty for Severe Contractures in Asian Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 35606536 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 24 patients with severely contracted noses split into three groups of 8, those given both fat injection and manual stretching before revision surgery had the greatest gains in nasal length and tip projection at six months.

428. 428Balancing the Anteroposterior Diameters of the Nostril Lengths in Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36323963 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 42 cleft rhinoplasty patients needing nostril length equalization, the ratio between cleft and non cleft nostril length improved from 0.714 before surgery to 0.971 at one year, where 1.0 means equal.

429. 429Clinical Benefits of the Utrecht Questionnaire for Aesthetic Outcome Assessment in Rhinoplasty: An Update
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36283415 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the Utrecht Questionnaire, a five question instrument developed in 2009 and validated in 2013, now translated into four languages for assessing appearance outcomes after rhinoplasty.

430. 430Columellar Scar Following Open Rhinoplasty Using Absorbable Suture Versus Nonabsorbable Suture: A Meta-Analysis
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 34516890 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Pooling six studies with 435 patients, the columellar scar after open rhinoplasty looked the same in the long term whether it was closed with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures, by both patient and surgeon ratings.

431. 431Common Dorsal Flaws Following Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Systemic Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37328654 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 59 published preservation rhinoplasty patient images, three reviewers found bridge line irregularities in about 78 percent and an ideal front and side view in none.

432. 432Comparing Postoperative Taping vs Customized 3D Splints for Managing Nasal Edema after Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37744773 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In a randomised trial of 70 primary rhinoplasty patients, custom 3D-printed nasal splints worn for 12 weeks reduced nasal volume by 15.1% at one year versus 10.6% with traditional taping, a significant difference at 6 and 12 months.

433. 433Comparison Between Patient and Plastic Surgeon Aesthetic Analysis in Rhinoplasty Consultation
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37124390 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 57 rhinoplasty consultations, surgeon and patient assessments of the nose agreed on only a few features, with the dorsal hump and a drooping tip the most agreed and the columella the most disagreed.

434. 434Comparison in Patient Satisfaction Between Structural Component and Hybrid T-bar Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Propensity Score Matched Cohort Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37069352 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 110 patients treated with a T-bar preservation technique against 62 treated with the standard component reduction, appearance and breathing satisfaction were similar at six months.

435. 435Comparison of Dorsal Preservation and Dorsal Reduction Rhinoplasty: Analysis of Nasal Patency and Aesthetic Outcomes by Rhinomanometry, NOSE and SCHNOS Scales
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36302983 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 15 preservation against 19 structural rhinoplasty patients over 12 months, questionnaire scores improved equally in both groups, with only the preservation group showing a significant rise in measured nasal volume.

436. 436Comparison of the Effects of Spreader Graft Versus Spreader Flap on Nasal Valve Angle in Open Approach Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37640816 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     On CT scans three months after open rhinoplasty, both spreader grafts (54 patients) and spreader flaps (52 patients) widened the internal nasal valve angle, and the flap widened it significantly more.

437. 437Complications Associated with Autologous Costal Cartilage Used in Rhinoplasty: An Updated Meta-Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36071242 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 20 studies covering 1,648 patients, rhinoplasty using the patient's own rib cartilage carried an overall complication rate of 15.13 percent, with warping the most common at 3.05 percent.

438. 438Considerations for Optimal Grafting in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37348541 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the three classes of rhinoplasty graft material, concluding that the patient's own tissue remains the foundation, with donor tissue and synthetics reserved for specific situations.

439. 439Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36696333 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     This is a continuing education review article that teaches surgeons a problem based method for cosmetic rhinoplasty, from facial analysis to matching each nasal finding with its underlying anatomy and an operative plan.

440. 440Current Surgical Outcomes of Nasal Tip Grafts in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36723630 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of 44 studies on nasal tip grafts found the published evidence is of moderate quality and suggests more than one type of graft can give satisfactory results.

441. 441Defining Our Terms: Are Postoperative Complications Adequately Defined in the Rhinoplasty Literature?
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36307563 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 30 rhinoplasty studies, 63 percent failed to define a single complication they reported, making complication rates across studies effectively incomparable.

442. 442Difference in Perception of Nasal Aesthetic Appearance Between Surgeons and Rhinoplasty Patients: A Single-Center Perspective
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 36478029 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 300 patients' own appearance ratings against six surgeons rating the same photographs, agreement between patients and surgeons was weak, at correlations of 0.07 to 0.20.

443. 443Ethnically Sensitive Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37279876 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that rhinoplasty across different ethnic backgrounds requires individualized planning, conservative technique and explicit agreement on which patient goals are achievable.

444. 444Evaluation of Skin-Soft Tissue Envelope Thickness by Ultrasonography after Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36038664 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring nasal skin thickness by ultrasound in 36 patients, the covering was significantly thicker after revision surgery than after first time surgery at nearly every region and time point through 12 months.

445. 445Evidence-Based Medicine: Rhinoplasty Surgical Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36787788 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that rhinoplasty decisions, both cosmetic and functional, should be driven by the best available research evidence rather than by preference alone.

446. 446Exploring the Resurgence of the Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Literature Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37130993 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review covering 5967 preservation rhinoplasty patients across 30 studies found the push-down technique had lower rates of leftover hump and revision than the let-down technique.

447. 447Feminization Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 37348984 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of feminization rhinoplasty covering assessment and counseling, timing, breathing considerations, how it fits with other facial feminization procedures, and its complications.

448. 448Five-Principle and Five-Step Liquid Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36728574 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article setting out five principles and five steps for filler rhinoplasty, framed around avoiding serious blood vessel complications such as tissue death and filler entering an artery.

449. 449Fixation of the Cartilaginous Vault with Barbed Suture in Closed-Approach High-Septal-Resection Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 35577032 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 21 patients fixed with a barbed suture against 25 with conventional sutures, one patient in each group had the hump return, and satisfaction scores did not differ at 12 months.

450. 450Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes of Let Down Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 36282789 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 52 let down preservation rhinoplasty patients, appearance, breathing and sleep scores improved significantly through 12 months, with no difference between two septal cartilage techniques.

451. 451Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes of No-Dissection Nasal Dorsum Using Subdorsal Septal Excision in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36827472 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 113 patients whose humps were lowered by preservation rhinoplasty with almost no dissection of the bridge, about 96 percent improved on a combined appearance and breathing questionnaire, with complications in 22.11 percent.

452. 452Gender Considerations in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36728547 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review article that sets out the features distinguishing the White masculine nose from the White feminine nose, as a basis for planning facial feminizing rhinoplasty.

453. 453Generic Health-Related Quality-of-Life Changes after Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Study with Long-Term Results
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36037858 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Following 54 rhinoplasty patients for a year, general quality of life improved significantly across most health domains, and that improvement was linked to better breathing rather than to appearance.

454. 454Histology and Long-term Clinical Outcome of Crushed Cartilage with Double-layer Gelatin Sponge Membrane for Dorsum Refinement in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36791802 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Microscope examination of crushed cartilage grafts used to refine the nasal bridge showed living cartilage cells, new collagen, a new covering layer and new blood vessels after healing.

455. 455Improvement of Nasal Dorsal Onlay Graft Appearance after Augmentation Rhinoplasty with Costal Cartilage for Thin-Skinned Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36071240 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 52 thin skinned Chinese patients whose bridge graft edges were covered with perichondrium, satisfaction scores rose from 9.77 to 20.65, with one donor site problem and two cases of graft warping.

456. 456Invited Discussion on: Matched Cohort Comparison of Dorsal Preservation and Conventional Hump Resection Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36648530 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     No summary of findings is possible: the only abstract text on record is the journal's standard level of evidence notice, with no content from the discussion itself.

457. 457Invited Discussion on: Video-Assisted Septo-Rhinoplasty, the Future of Endonasal Rhinoplasty-A Technical Note
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37474821 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     An invited commentary that credits video-assisted closed rhinoplasty with better visibility and teaching value while raising concerns about incomplete views, a steep learning curve and difficulty placing sutures and grafts in a confined space.

458. 458Ligament Preservation in Open Rhinoplasty: Prospective Analysis
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36723632 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 32 patients who had open rhinoplasty with the nasal ligaments deliberately preserved, the authors report lasting tip projection and rotation with no patient needing revision for a dropped tip.

459. 459Liquid Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37169410 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of nonsurgical nose reshaping with injectable filler, covering what it can correct, its off-label status in the United States, and the risks that make anatomical knowledge essential.

460. 460Long-Term Follow-Up with Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 36396283 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An article addressing the shortage of long term outcome data for dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, presenting the authors' own data on breathing and appearance complications after the superior strip technique.

461. 461Long-Term Outcome of Primary Rhinoplasty with Overcorrection in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip: Avoiding Intermediate Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36730430 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 103 patients with a one sided cleft lip whose noses were deliberately overcorrected at the first operation, nostril and nose measurements at skeletal maturity came closer to those of people without clefts, and no intermediate surgery was needed.

462. 462Longitudinal Anatomic Analysis of Primary Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 36976783 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 22 infants whose nostrils were deliberately overcorrected during cleft lip repair, symmetry drifted back during the first four months and then held steady from that point onward.

463. 463Management of Wide Alar Lobule Using Preservation Rhinoplasty Philosophy: Alar Coring Technique
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36423627 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article introducing alar coring, a method of reducing the thickness of the nostril wing itself, presented as an alternative to the scarring left by existing nostril base techniques.

464. 464Matched Cohort Comparison of Dorsal Preservation and Conventional Hump Resection Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36316459 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing matched groups of preservation and conventional hump removal patients, breathing and appearance scores were equivalent except for a small short term appearance advantage to preservation that disappeared by long term follow up.

465. 465Mobile Bony Cap (Meysem Yorgun Technique): An Innovative Technique in Preservation Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose Deformity
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37063499 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 25 patients with crooked noses, a preservation technique that leaves the small bony cap of the bridge mobile produced postoperative angles significantly closer to the ideal.

466. 466Modification of Push-Down Rhinoplasty with Maxilla-Pyramid Sutures
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36460772 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing sutures passed through holes drilled either side of the bone cut lines to fix the lowered nasal framework to the upper jaw, aimed at cases where septum surgery is also needed.

467. 467Modified Dorsal Split Preservation Hybrid Rhinoplasty for Cartilaginous Pushdown and Full Letdown Applications: A PROM-Based Review of 100 Consecutive Cases
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36787789 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of 100 consecutive patients treated with a dorsal split preservation technique, which splits the middle of the nasal bridge along an anatomical plane while keeping the keystone area intact, reports aesthetic and functional improvement.

468. 468My Approach to Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 36396287 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A two sentence abstract stating that preservation rhinoplasty means keeping the supporting ligaments, the cartilage structure and the anatomy of the bridge, with the author's own methods described in the full article.

469. 469Open Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37437583 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that preservation principles can be applied through an open approach and combined with structural techniques, since patient questionnaires show both approaches can produce excellent results.

470. 470Open Preservation Rhinoplasty Using the Piezo Electric Instrument
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 36396289 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that the open approach makes preservation rhinoplasty more accessible and gives powered instruments better access, with piezoelectric devices allowing more precise handling of the bone and cartilage roof.

471. 471Opioid-Sparing Pain Control after Rhinoplasty: Updated Review of the Literature
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37328152 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of pain control after rhinoplasty concluding that opioids are substantially overprescribed and can be reserved for rescue use when non-opioid drugs and nerve blocks are used instead.

472. 472Overview of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 36396280 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of dorsal preservation rhinoplasty stating that comparative data against conventional hump removal are limited, and listing its characteristic problems including a step at the nose root, hump recurrence, a dip above the tip and a widened middle third.

473. 473Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures in Rhinoplasty: Need for Use and Implementation
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37290455 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that validated patient questionnaires should be used routinely in rhinoplasty to support shared decision making, and describing why they have not been widely adopted.

474. 474Pediatric Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37619608 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review concluding that nasal surgery in children, using cartilage-sparing and preservation techniques, does not impair facial growth and should be done when needed to relieve obstruction and prevent mouth breathing, snoring, malocclusion and sleep apnoea.

475. 475Periorbital Ecchymosis Post Closed Rhinoplasty: Natural History, Risk Factors, and Validation of a New Scoring System
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37448765 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 183 closed rhinoplasties by one surgeon, bruising consistently started in the inner quarters of the eye area on days 1-2 and spread to the lower outer quarters by day 7, and a new quarter-by-quarter colour scoring system showed excellent agreement between three physicians.

476. 476Permissive Hypotension in Rhinoplasty: A Literature Review of Therapeutics and Associated Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36877227 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of ten studies found that deliberately holding blood pressure low during rhinoplasty reduced bleeding during surgery and bruising and swelling afterward.

477. 477Precision Segmental Preservation Rhinoplasty: Avoiding Widening, Defining New Dorsal Esthetic Lines in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 36396286 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An article stating that the rapid spread of preservation rhinoplasty produced a considerable share of drawbacks and complications, causing many surgeons to return to conventional techniques, and presenting strategies to extend preservation to noses previously ruled out.

478. 478Preservation Rhinoplasty: A New Approach to Mestizo Noses
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37197013 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 14 mestizo patients in Lima, Peru, satisfaction scores one year after preservation rhinoplasty rose from a mean of 12 to a mean of 30 on a validated Spanish questionnaire.

479. 479Prevention and Resolution of Silicone Implant-Related Problems in Secondary Rhinoplasty Using a Cross-Linked Human Acellular Dermal Matrix
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36728206 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 56 patients whose silicone nasal implants were removed and replaced with a processed human skin matrix, satisfaction scores rose from 31.7 before surgery to 81.4 at one year.

480. 480Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Results, Growth Restriction, and Avoiding Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36409217 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 25 studies, eight of nine assessing nasal growth found no restriction from performing rhinoplasty at the time of infant cleft lip repair, and 15 of 16 objective assessments supported doing so.

481. 481Primary Rhinoplasty Combined with Pyriform Aperture Augmentation in Asians
     Clin Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36396252 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing a purpose designed implant to build up the bony opening around the nose in Asian patients with a hollow midface, used in three combinations depending on how pronounced the hollowing is.

482. 482Prospective Clinical Trial Evaluating the Outcomes Associated with the Use of Fresh Frozen Allograft Cartilage in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37799442 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 50 patients, frozen donor rib cartilage held its shape better between 6 and 12 months than the patient's own rib cartilage on two photographic measures, with fewer complications.

483. 483Reducing Postoperative Swelling, Edema, and Ecchymosis after Open Rhinoplasty Using Intranasal Drainage
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36918148 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Placing drains under the lifted skin after open rhinoplasty significantly reduced bruising at both day 2 and day 14, and reduced swelling at day 2 only.

484. 484Reducing Surgical Risks in the Rhinoplasty Patient
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 37001924 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review article stating that most frequent rhinoplasty complications are technical in origin and can be prevented by careful technique and by preserving the structures that support the nose.

485. 485Refinements in Component Dorsal Reshaping in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36728200 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe refinements to component dorsal reduction, the stepwise method of lowering the nasal bridge, with the stated aim of making results more consistent; the abstract reports no patient data.

486. 486Revision Rhinoplasty in Asians
     Clin Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36396253 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review noting that demand for revision rhinoplasty in Asian populations is increasing, driven by implant related complications, and that the patient's own tissue is central to rebuilding those noses.

487. 487Revision Rhinoplasty Using Glued Diced Costal Cartilage Shaped With Mold for Management of Complicated Silicone Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 37289986 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 28 patients whose silicone nasal implants were removed and replaced with molded glued diced rib cartilage, 91.1 percent were judged to have good or excellent results over a mean follow up of 18.3 months.

488. 488Rhinoplasty for Thick-Skinned Noses: A Systematic Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37369866 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of 28 articles on rhinoplasty in thick skinned patients, most of them low level evidence, proposing a management plan spanning before, during and after surgery.

489. 489Rhinoplasty in Patients with Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity: Correcting the Alar Base
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37433309 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the surgical options for repositioning the misplaced nostril base in cleft nasal deformity, concluding that results depend on individual anatomy, technique and surgeon experience.

490. 490Rhinoplasty with Concurrent Repair of Septal Perforation
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37604185 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of doing rhinoplasty and septal perforation repair in the same operation, explaining how each procedure constrains the other and which closure techniques combine best with nose reshaping.

491. 491Rhinoplasty with Simultaneous Autologous Full-Face Fat Transfer for Asian Facial Contouring Balance: A Retrospective Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36042025 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 20 Asian patients having rhinoplasty combined with whole face fat grafting, nasal length and projection increased significantly and the median nasolabial angle fell from 106 to 101 degrees, with no complications reported.

492. 492Rhinoplasty: Considerations for Patients with Facial Paralysis
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37433310 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review explaining why facial paralysis blocks the nose on the paralyzed side, and describing the support grafts and suspension techniques used to reopen it.

493. 493Risk Factors Associated with Complications in Rhinoplasty Using Polydioxanone Plates
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36414724 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 119 patients whose septum was rebuilt with a dissolvable polydioxanone plate, current smoking was significantly associated with early complications while diabetes showed no effect.

494. 494Role of External Nasal Splinting Following Rhinoplasty: Is It Really Important? A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Literature
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36964289 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of four studies concluded that the external nasal cast placed after rhinoplasty should not be used routinely, because no clear evidence shows it reduces complications.

495. 495Septal Bony Paste Graft: A Life-Saving Material in Rhinoplasty Camouflage
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 34494130 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 62 rhinoplasty patients, bone from the septum was ground into a paste and used to hide bone cut lines, smooth the bridge and conceal grafts, with no serious complications over a mean 20.5 months.

496. 496Skin Contour Sutures in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 36323644 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 459 rhinoplasties using external sutures to press the nasal skin onto the framework, no complications were reported, and ultrasound in 30 thick skinned patients showed the covering returned to its original thickness sooner.

497. 497State of the Evidence for Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37160159 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review concluding that although preservation rhinoplasty studies consistently report good results, they are mostly low level evidence and rarely use validated patient questionnaires.

498. 498Superiority of the Septal Extension Graft over the Columellar Strut Graft in Primary Rhinoplasty: Improved Long-Term Tip Stability
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36728586 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 37 patients with a septal extension graft against 40 with a columellar strut, tip projection loss at one year was 0.2 percent with the extension graft versus 4.7 percent with the strut.

499. 499Surgical Pearls: Combined Septal Extension-Columellar Strut Graft for Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 36946885 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short technique note describing a graft that combines a septal extension with a columellar strut to control nasal tip projection, shape and rotation; the abstract reports no results.

500. 500Template for Diced Cartilage with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Rhinoplasty: An Easy Solution for Millimetric Camouflage of the Full Dorsal Esthetic Unit
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36696918 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A surgeon describes a mold he developed to make thin, uniform grafts of diced cartilage mixed with platelet-rich fibrin, used in 54 cases to add 1 to 2 millimeters to the nasal bridge.

501. 501The 10th Costal Cartilage Graft in Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty-A Versatile Rib
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36100245 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article advocating the tenth rib cartilage as a graft source in secondary cleft rhinoplasty, which the authors state is easy to harvest and gives predictable results with few complications.

502. 502The Barn Doors Greenstick Fracture-A New 3D Geometry for Common Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty: The First 50 Patients with 1-Year Follow-up
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36972604 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 50 consecutive primary rhinoplasty patients, a three part incomplete bone fracture pattern gave significant improvement in appearance and breathing scores at one year, with a visible step on the bridge in 4 percent.

503. 503The Effect of Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery, Body Appreciation, and Nasal Obstruction on Patient Satisfaction After Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 36169630 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 97 rhinoplasty patients, preoperative nasal obstruction and body appreciation predicted satisfaction three months after surgery, while attitude toward cosmetic surgery did not.

504. 504The Effect of Rhinoplasty Dissection Planes (Sub-SMAS, Subperichondrial, and Subperiosteal) on the Viability of Diced Cartilage Grafts in a Rabbit Model
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 37200406 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In rabbits, diced cartilage grafts placed in the sub-SMAS layer had 67.5 percent living cartilage cells after 90 days, compared with 35 percent in the subperichondrial layer and 20 percent in the subperiosteal layer.

505. 505The Limits of Evidence in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37023770 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An analysis arguing that systematic biases in rhinoplasty research may outweigh the value of its published evidence, so reported results should be read with caution.

506. 506The Logical Sequence of Primary Open Rhinoplasty Founded on the Principles of Rhinoplasty Dynamics
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37365310 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A senior surgeon sets out the order in which rhinoplasty steps should be performed, on the argument that each maneuver changes the effect of the next and an unplanned sequence produces over or under correction.

507. 507The Ninth and Tenth Costal Cartilages Are Available and Safe Options for Rhinoplasty: A Cadaveric Anatomical Study
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36877627 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measurements of 24 ribs from 12 cadavers show the ninth and tenth costal cartilages are large enough for rhinoplasty grafts and sit low enough that harvesting them carries very little risk of collapsing a lung.

508. 508The RhinoCEROS Guidelines: A Practical Tool for Reporting Nasal Anatomy on Computed Tomography Pertaining to Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36596465 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors propose a standard checklist, called RhinoCEROS, for radiologists to describe the nasal structures that matter to a rhinoplasty surgeon when reporting a CT scan.

509. 509The Role of Autologous Fat Grafting in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36100254 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of fat grafting in both surgical and filler rhinoplasty, arguing that the patient's own fat can improve the quality of the nasal covering in a way commercial fillers, being inert, cannot.

510. 510The Transoral Alar Batten Graft: A Functional Rhinoplasty Technique for the Orthognathic Jaw Surgery Patient
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36940157 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe placing a cartilage batten graft to support a collapsing nasal sidewall entirely through the mouth, during jaw surgery, with no incision on the nose.

511. 511The Use of Acellular Human Dermis as a Dorsal Camouflaging Graft in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023 · PMID 36637866 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 91 patients over 20 years, processed donor skin (acellular human dermis) used to thicken thin or scarred nasal skin caused contour problems in 1%, resorbed in 3%, and became infected in 4% (all resolved with oral antibiotics), at a mean 3.8 years of follow-up.

512. 512The Use of Endonasal Spreader Grafts in Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36730568 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Three case examples show that spreader grafts can be placed through the closed approach during dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, with all three patients reporting better breathing.

513. 513The Utilization of Fresh Frozen Cartilage in Asian Rhinoplasty: A New Approach
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37124386 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Five Asian patients had their noses augmented with fresh frozen donor cartilage and, over an average of 14.2 months, showed no resorption, warping or infection, with satisfaction with the nose rising from 35.2 to 60 on the FACE-Q.

514. 514Top 100 Highly Cited Articles on Rhinoplasty between 2001 and 2020: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36729781 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An analysis of the 100 most cited rhinoplasty articles from 2001 to 2020 found that only five were the highest grade of evidence, and that Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the United States and a small group of authors dominate the field.

515. 515Transection of Pitanguy's Midline Ligament to Avoid Supratip Depression in Closed-Approach, Low-Septal-Resection Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 35908175 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 20 patients whose midline ligament was divided against 16 in whom it was preserved, a dip above the tip appeared in four preserved cases and none of the divided ones.

516. 516Transoral Septoplasty before Le Fort I Downfracture: A Novel Functional Rhinoplasty Technique
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2023 · PMID 37731727 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe straightening the septum through the mouth before the upper jaw is separated rather than after, which they state gives a steadier septum and a better view for cutting cartilage precisely.

517. 517Twisted Nose: Preservation Rhinoplasty with Modified Push-Down/Let-Down Technique
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36729920 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring photographs of patients with crooked noses treated by removing a wedge of bone from one side only, the authors report about 80 percent improvement in the angle of deviation while keeping the bridge intact.

518. 518Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty for Dorsum Preservation and for Dorsum Structural Reconstruction
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023 · PMID 36396285 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of purpose built ultrasonic instruments for reshaping nasal bone, arguing they allow precise cuts under direct view while preserving bone stability and avoiding unwanted fractures.

519. 519Ultrasound-guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block, Along with Improved Parasternal Block, is Superior to Serratus Anterior Plane Block Alone in Relieving Pain for Rhinoplasty with Autologous Costal Cartilage
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 36544049 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 60 patients randomized between two nerve block regimens after rib cartilage rhinoplasty, adding a parasternal block lowered chest and nose pain scores through the first 12 hours and reduced rescue painkiller use.

520. 520Video-Assisted Septo-rhinoplasty, the Future of Endonasal Rhinoplasty-A Technical Note
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 · PMID 37365307 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A technical note describing closed septorhinoplasty performed under endoscopic video guidance, including hump reduction and endoscopic spreader flaps, as an alternative to open surgery without an external scar.

521. 521X-shaped Tip Graft: A Versatile Solution for Warping Correction in Rib Cartilage-Based Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2023 · PMID 35748855 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 45 women having rib cartilage rhinoplasty, a tip graft split around its circumference into an X shape held tip position over time, with no significant change in the angle between the nose root and tip.

522. 522Y-Columellar Strut Graft: A Method for Reconstructing the Nasal Tip in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2023 · PMID 36729933 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 37 patients, a Y shaped ear cartilage strut placed between the nostrils improved nasal tip position and increased tip rotation at one year, regardless of the type of deformity.

523. 523A Modified Large-Cap Graft in East Asian Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35577970 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 91 East Asian revision rhinoplasty patients given a modified large cap graft at the tip, satisfaction scores rose from 11.66 to 17.30, with complications in 3.3 percent at the donor site and 7.7 percent at the nose.

524. 524A Quality Assessment of Online Patient Information Regarding Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34583412 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Assessing 295 rhinoplasty websites, only 33 percent gave balanced information on risks and benefits, and just 2 percent stated complication rates.

525. 525A Safe Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Procedure
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35511074 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing filler rhinoplasty performed through a single entry point using a blunt cannula, which the authors state reduces vascular and infection risk while giving results comparable to needles.

526. 526Addressing the Upper Third of the Nose in Endonasal Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34500488 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of how to analyse and reshape the bony upper third of the nose through the closed approach, with attention to both appearance and breathing.

527. 527Aesthetic Science of Rhinoplasty: Three Principles
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35441238 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An opinion article proposing three principles for aesthetic rhinoplasty, symmetry, continuity and persistence, drawn from research on how the brain responds to visual information.

528. 528An Artificial Intelligence Tool for Image Simulation in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34051703 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Ninety seven doctors rated rhinoplasty simulations made by a surgeon and by an artificial intelligence model, agreeing with the AI images 68.4 percent of the time against 77.3 percent for the surgeon.

529. 529Analysis of Online Patient Education Materials on Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 33844930 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     The top 75 Google articles on rhinoplasty read at an average 10th-grade level, well above the recommended 5th grade, and among 75 YouTube videos those made by physicians were significantly more reliable and educational than patient-experience videos.

530. 530Anatomical Comparative Study of the External Nasal Nerve in Caucasian and Asian: Application for Minimizing Nerve Damage in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34498142 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Dissecting 20 Caucasian cadavers, the nerve supplying sensation to the nasal tip emerged an average 8.31 mm from the midline, significantly further out and across a wider range than reported in Asian anatomy.

531. 531Assessment of Different Middle Vault Reconstruction Techniques in Rhinoplasty from Multiple Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35158388 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 129 patients treated with four different middle vault techniques, all produced significant improvement on the questionnaires, except that dorsal preservation with a high strip did not improve breathing scores.

532. 532Board Certification and Surgeon's Fee for Aesthetic Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 33990128 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 67 US surgeons found by internet search, those certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery charged an average of 10,550 dollars against 8,524 dollars for other certifications.

533. 533Body Dysmorphic and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Candidates
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34820690 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Screening 380 rhinoplasty candidates, 25 percent had severe body dysmorphic symptoms and 29.5 percent showed narcissistic traits, with no link to age, gender, income or previous surgery.

534. 534Cartilage Chips in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35144286 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 64 rhinoplasty patients, thin cartilage chips were used to fill hollows and hide graft edges, with irregularities occurring in three cases.

535. 535Change in Columellar-Philtral and Nasolabial Angles Over Time Following Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35130565 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Tracking 111 rhinoplasty patients over a year, tip rotation peaked at one week with 11.8 degrees of elevation, then returned to baseline on one measure while remaining 4.94 degrees elevated on the other.

536. 536Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782130 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that definitive cleft rhinoplasty should follow correction of the facial skeleton, and listing the elements that must each be assessed individually at that operation.

537. 537Clinical Outcomes in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 35172105 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 22 studies covering 5,660 dorsal preservation rhinoplasty patients, the hump returned in 4.18 percent and 3.48 percent needed revision surgery.

538. 538Closed Piezo Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35169916 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Using ultrasonic instruments through incisions inside the nose in 134 preservation rhinoplasty patients, satisfaction was rated excellent in 96 percent at 12 months, with two residual humps and four residual asymmetries.

539. 539Combining Open Structural and Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782143 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of combining open structural technique with dorsal preservation, noting that although several studies report success, few have used objective or patient reported measures.

540. 540Comparative Effectiveness of Cartilage Grafts in Functional Rhinoplasty for Nasal Sidewall Collapse
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34494891 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 704 patients having surgery for collapsing nasal sidewalls, adding either a lateral crural strut or an alar rim graft to spreader grafts produced no detectable difference in breathing or appearance scores compared with spreader grafts alone.

541. 541Comparison of Free Diced and Multiple Toothpick-Shaped Costal Cartilage Injection Techniques for Augmentation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34595596 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 30 patients given free diced rib cartilage against 21 given cartilage cut into toothpick shapes, satisfaction, complications and revision rates were similar between the two.

542. 542Complications Associated with Rhinoplasty: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34590168 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 14 systematic reviews containing 128 meta analyses of randomized trials, steroids, tranexamic acid, periosteal preservation, external lateral osteotomy and piezoelectric bone cutting were each linked to fewer complications.

543. 543Complications Associated with Use of Porous High-Density Polyethylene in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 35802490 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 116 patients given porous high density polyethylene grafts over 10 years, major complications occurred in 5.2 percent at an average of 36.9 months, and every one involved a graft extending into the lower nose.

544. 544Complications in Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782135 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the most frequently encountered complications after rhinoplasty and how they are managed, noting that severe complications are uncommon but can compromise both appearance and breathing.

545. 545Computed Tomography Analysis of Nasal Anatomy in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2022 · PMID 34436559 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring 203 CT scans, nasal bone was thinner and the bone to cartilage junction sat higher in women, leading the authors to warn that men may be more prone to skull base complications in preservation surgery.

546. 546Current Practices in Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35259145 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the materials used to build up a deficient nasal bridge, covering the patient's own cartilage and bone, donor rib and processed donor skin, and artificial implants.

547. 547Diced Cartilage Techniques in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34731262 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of how diced cartilage is prepared and wrapped for nasal bridge augmentation, concluding that no optimal wrapping material has been established.

548. 548Dorsal Augmentation Using a Glued Diced Cartilage Graft Fashioned with a Newly Developed Mold in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35877941 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 80 patients given a glued diced cartilage graft shaped in a purpose built mold, 82.5 percent were satisfied, 23.8 percent had complications and 10 percent underwent revision surgery.

549. 549Effect of Surgical versus Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty on Perception of the Patient: An Eye-Tracking-Based Investigation
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 35501055 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An eye tracking study comparing where observers look before and after treatment, finding that surgical rhinoplasty changes nasal appearance more fundamentally than filler, especially in side view.

550. 550Effect of Tongue-in-Groove Technique on Upper Lip Slope in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35348827 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 367 rhinoplasty patients, the tongue in groove technique significantly changed the upper lip angle whether or not a septal extension graft was used, with the change more likely in patients whose starting nasolabial angle was larger.

551. 551Effects of Functional Rhinoplasty on Nasal Obstruction: A Meta-Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35099579 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 43 studies covering 2,024 patients, functional rhinoplasty improved nasal obstruction scores by about 43 to 48 points at every follow up point out to a year.

552. 552Efficacy of Postsurgical Nostril Retainer in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Treated with Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding and Primary Cheiloplasty-Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35787611 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 24 cleft infants who wore a nostril retainer after surgery against 26 who did not, the retainer group had significantly better nasal measurements on the cleft side across all measures except tip projection.

553. 553Evidence of Biofilm and Persister Cell Formation in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 35724255 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Examining nasal tissue from 14 rhinoplasty patients, three samples contained bacterial biofilm or dormant persister cells, and all three came from revision patients with no implant in place.

554. 554Evolution of the Septal Extension Graft in Endonasal Rhinoplasty: Long-term Efficacy and Reliability
     Aesthet Surg J 2022 · PMID 35554489 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 60 closed rhinoplasties with a septal extension graft, the nasolabial angle rose from 93.75 to 101.1 degrees at one year and its spread narrowed, showing the graft delivers rotation predictably.

555. 555Facial Surface Anthropometric Features and Measurements With an Emphasis on Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2022 · PMID 33855336 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A literature review compiling 61 facial landmarks and 122 measurements used in facial analysis for rhinoplasty, with figures showing each on the front, side or base view.

556. 556Fine-Tuning of the Supratip in Rhinoplasty: An External Approach
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 36042029 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     An external suture through the skin above the tip, used in 31 thick-skinned patients and 19 with moderate skin, gave better supratip definition than 33 thick-skinned controls, with no skin complications.

557. 557Fresh Frozen Rib Cartilage Grafts in Revision Rhinoplasty: A 9-Year Experience
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35511072 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 226 revision rhinoplasties using fresh frozen donor rib cartilage, the infection rate was 2.7 percent and most infections were controlled with antibiotics alone.

558. 558Global Practice Patterns of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 33970690 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 836 rhinoplasty surgeons worldwide, Turkey and Mexico showed the greatest current use of dorsal preservation, and 125 respondents had tried the technique and abandoned it.

559. 559Google Search Analysis: What Do People Want to Know About Rhinoplasty and Where Do They Find the Answers?
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34591713 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Analysing 102 questions Google associates with rhinoplasty searches, 46 percent concerned preoperative factors and 35.7 percent concerned cost, with most answers coming from individual surgeons' own websites.

560. 560Grafts in Endonasal Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34024040 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article in which the author sets out personal practices for placing grafts through the endonasal approach, arguing it gives greater control by limiting dissection and using less cartilage.

561. 561Harvesting the Entire Seventh Costal Cartilage for Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 36148029 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Harvesting the whole seventh rib cartilage in 156 revision rhinoplasty patients took a mean 52 minutes and produced no cases of collapsed lung or other reported complications.

562. 562Hybrid Nasal Filler: Combining Agarose Gel and Hyaluronic Acid for Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 35402124 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 32 patients treated with two different fillers placed in different parts of the nose, mean satisfaction was 9.09 out of 10 immediately and 9 out of 10 at two weeks, with no major complications.

563. 563Ideal Reference Lines for Assessment of Facial Asymmetry in Rhinoplasty Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34498143 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing two reference lines on photographs of 47 rhinoplasty patients rated by 18 observers, faces were perceived as asymmetric whenever the nose was deviated, regardless of which line was used.

564. 564Improving Projection of the Nasal Tip in Primary Endonasal Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34704240 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article arguing that the classic sign of inadequate tip projection, the polly beak deformity, arose from early techniques ignoring the structure and position of the tip cartilages.

565. 565In-office Endonasal Minor Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34544174 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article outlining which isolated post rhinoplasty deformities can be corrected in the office through incisions inside the nose, avoiding general anesthesia and operating room cost.

566. 566Incidence and Predisposing Factors of Postoperative Infection after Rhinoplasty: A Single Surgeon's 16-Year Experience with 2630 Cases in an East Asian Population
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35511054 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 2,630 rhinoplasties by one surgeon, infection occurred in 0.84 percent overall but 3.63 percent of revision cases against 0.19 percent of first time cases, a nineteen fold difference.

567. 567Lamb Head as a Training Model for Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34983078 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Measurements on 21 lamb heads showed nasal structures close enough to human cadavers to serve as a cheap training model, and 8 more heads were used to practise high-strip and Cottle preservation techniques.

568. 568Liquid Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 35934437 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of filler rhinoplasty, first documented in 2006, listing what hyaluronic acid can be used for in the nose and stressing that nasal injection remains an off label use carrying real risk.

569. 569Long-Term Complications from Diced Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34357798 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 14 studies covering 2,380 patients given diced cartilage on the nasal bridge, the overall complication rate was 11.5 percent and 5.3 percent needed revision surgery.

570. 570Long-Term Resorption Rate of Autogenous Onlay Graft in East Asian Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Study
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35077410 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing three types of the patient's own tissue used to build up the upper nose, at least 50 percent of the graft was absorbed in almost all groups over long term follow up.

571. 571Multidimensionality of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Rhinoplasty Satisfaction
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35114725 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing four questionnaires in 106 patients, the analysis identified four separate dimensions of rhinoplasty satisfaction: nose appearance, nostril appearance, breathing, and psychosocial wellbeing.

572. 572Non-Caucasian Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782133 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review presenting an integrated approach to rhinoplasty in non-Caucasian patients, arguing that culture, race and ethnicity all shape what a patient considers an ideal result.

573. 573Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782136 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that filler rhinoplasty costs less and involves less downtime than surgery, but carries rare risks of tissue loss and irreversible blindness that patients must be counselled about.

574. 574Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: Long-Term Follow-Up of High G' HA Nasal Injections
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35158387 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Following 107 patients treated with firm hyaluronic acid filler in the nose, the authors report results lasting 8 to 12 months, requiring the treatment to be repeated about once a year.

575. 575Novel Selection Tools in Rhinoplasty Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 36100246 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review noting there is no agreed guideline for assessing the psychological profile of rhinoplasty candidates, and introducing tools for identifying who is at greatest risk of a poor outcome.

576. 576Optimizing the Use of Autografts, Allografts, and Alloplastic Materials in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 36041000 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A continuing education review of the graft options available in rhinoplasty, covering the patient's own cartilage and bone, donor cartilage and synthetic implants, and when each is appropriate.

577. 577Patient and Observer Graded Rhinoplasty Scar Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Fast Absorbing Versus Permanent Columellar Suture Closure
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34495754 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a randomized trial of 41 open rhinoplasty patients, dissolving stitches and non dissolving stitches produced no detectable difference in the columellar scar, rated by both patients and a blinded surgeon.

578. 578Patient Recovery and Satisfaction with Perioperative Care After Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34529515 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 51 septorhinoplasty patients, most daily activities resumed within 4.1 days, and the 29 percent who wanted more information about their care reported lower satisfaction and slower recovery.

579. 579Personal Evolution in Rhinoplasty Tip Shaping: Beyond the Tripod Concept
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35877943 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article with accompanying case video setting out the authors' step by step approach to shaping the nasal tip, moving beyond the fifty year old tripod concept.

580. 580Photography and Photodocumentation for the Rhinoplasty Patient
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782131 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the photographic principles, equipment and techniques needed to produce standardized rhinoplasty patient photographs for counselling, planning and outcome evaluation.

581. 581Piezo-Assisted Dorsal Preservation in Rhinoplasty: When and Why
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 33987697 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of 107 consecutive preservation rhinoplasty cases using ultrasonic instruments, reporting low complication rates and presenting an anatomy based diagram for choosing the approach.

582. 582Piezoelectric Osteotomy versus Conventional Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 36448013 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 10 studies covering 554 patients, piezoelectric bone cutting produced significantly less swelling, bruising and pain than conventional chisels, with no difference in operating time.

583. 583PMMA-collagen Gel in Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Defects: A Methodological Overview and 15-year Experience
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 35999875 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An overview drawing on more than 1,000 patients treated over 15 years with a permanent filler for non surgical rhinoplasty, including patient images with 10 years of follow up.

584. 584Polycaprolactone Mesh for Asian Rhinoplasty: Outcomes and Complications of Composite Septal Extension Graft Compared to Mesh-Only Graft
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34161991 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 774 Korean septorhinoplasty patients, a composite graft combining synthetic mesh with cartilage scored better on appearance and satisfaction than mesh alone, but had 17 complications against 2 in the mesh only group.

585. 585Powered versus Cold Instruments in Rhinoplasty: A Perspective
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 36379460 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A perspective article comparing piezoelectric bone cutting instruments with the traditional chisel, giving the history of both and reviewing the recent data on the powered option.

586. 586Predicting Risk of Infection After Rhinoplasty with Autogenous Costal Cartilage: A Cohort Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35059814 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Using 672 rib cartilage rhinoplasty patients, the authors built a ten factor prediction tool for infection risk that scored 0.987 for discrimination and 0.935 in a separate validation group of 118 patients.

587. 587Preoperative Evaluation of the Rhinoplasty Patient
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782128 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of what should happen at a rhinoplasty consultation: a detailed medical and nasal history, understanding the patient's concerns, a nasal analysis, and an assessment of whether they are a suitable candidate.

588. 588Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Saddle Nose: The Reverse Spare Roof Technique
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 35357956 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An article introducing the reverse spare roof technique, described by the author as the first application of preservation rhinoplasty principles to correcting a collapsed bridge and to bridge augmentation.

589. 589Preservation Rhinoplasty: Open or Closed?
     Aesthet Surg J 2022 · PMID 35443047 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 100 preservation rhinoplasty patients followed a year, 56 had the open approach and 44 the closed, with four requiring revision, and the author sets out which nose features favour each route.

590. 590Promising Implants in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 36379459 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review of current nasal implant choices and what may be coming, noting that implants are used to shorten operating time, produce more reliable results, or substitute when the patient's own tissue is scarce.

591. 591Quality of Life (QoL) and Outcome After Preservation Rhinoplasty (PR) Using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) Questionnaire-A Prospective Observational Single-Centre Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35169915 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 58 preservation rhinoplasty patients followed a mean 19.7 months, satisfaction scores rose from 37.9 to 81.25, alongside a measured widening of the internal nasal valve angle from 19.88 to 22.04 degrees.

592. 592Quantitative Analysis of Tranexamic Acid Effects on Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34166107 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 50 rhinoplasty patients given tranexamic acid against 50 controls, computer measurement of bruising at day 7 found no significant difference on any colour scale.

593. 593Re-Evaluating the Effect of Preoperative Tranexamic Acid on Blood Loss and Field Quality During Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34585263 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a double blinded randomized trial of 80 patients, tranexamic acid produced only a statistically insignificant reduction in blood loss during rhinoplasty compared with placebo.

594. 594Reply to: Invited Discussion on: Quality of Life and Outcome After Preservation Rhinoplasty Using the Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation Questionnaire
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35737021 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A reply to a commentary, tracing rhinoplasty's shift from closed to open approaches and then to preservation rhinoplasty, and arguing for a balanced personalized operation that retains the patient's own characteristics.

595. 595Rhinoplasty Considerations in the Ethnic Patient Using a Case-Based Approach: The Latino Patient
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 39492207 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Two case presentations of first time rhinoplasty in Latino patients, one with a small hump treated by a surface preservation technique and one with a low bridge built up with a glued diced cartilage graft.

596. 596Rhinoplasty Considerations in the Ethnic Patient Using a Case-Based Approach: The Middle Eastern Patient
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 39492208 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case based article noting that the ideal nasal shape varies widely between Middle Eastern countries and even between regions within one country, which surgeons should be aware of.

597. 597Rhinoplasty Considerations in the Ethnic Patient Using a Case-Based Approach: The Patient of African Descent
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 39492206 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Two case presentations of rhinoplasty in patients of African descent, one correcting a bridge irregularity with a poorly defined drooping tip and wide nostril base through an open approach, the other refining tip definition through an approach inside the nose.

598. 598Rhinoplasty Considerations in the Ethnic Patient: The East-Asian Patients
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 39492209 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that augmenting the flattened nose is the priority in East Asian rhinoplasty, and that surgeons must also be able to reconstruct noses damaged by silicone implants.

599. 599Rhinoplasty in the COVID-19 Era: Practice and Safety Considerations
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 36445758 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An article describing preventative measures used at one institution to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk during rhinoplasty, including the use of povidone iodine around the time of surgery.

600. 600Secondary Cleft Rhinoplasty: A National Survey of Surgical Practice by Accredited Cleft Palate Teams
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 36381488 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 59 surgeons from 40 accredited US cleft teams, 88.1 percent perform intermediate cleft rhinoplasty, first considered at a mean age of 5.83 years, with definitive surgery considered at 15.86 years.

601. 601SELF: A Novel Algorithm for Deciding the Position of Lateral Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty Patients with Minimal External Deviation
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35112156 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Applying a four parameter algorithm in 521 patients to decide where to place the side bone cuts, 401 received double lateral and 85 high lateral osteotomies, with no serious complications reported.

602. 602Simulation and Artificial Intelligence in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35437664 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of how simulation and artificial intelligence are being applied to rhinoplasty, covering shape prediction, implant sizing, three dimensional reconstruction from flat photographs, and learning individual surgeons' styles.

603. 603Size and Perception of Facial Features with Selfie Photographs, and Their Implication in Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35139046 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Photographing 30 volunteers three ways, the nose appeared 6.4 percent longer in selfies taken at 12 inches than in standard clinical photographs.

604. 604Spreader Graft vs Spreader Flap in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes
     Aesthet Surg J 2022 · PMID 34864854 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 10 studies covering 567 patients, spreader grafts and spreader flaps performed equally on bridge lines, valve angle, breathing scores and airflow testing, with grafts scoring significantly higher only on satisfaction.

605. 605Structural Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Hybrid Approach
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35259146 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review describing structural preservation rhinoplasty, which combines preserving the natural bridge lines with using grafts to support and shape the tip and bridge.

606. 606Subdorsal Cantilever Graft for Elevating the Dorsum in Ethnic Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 35724256 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing a graft placed under the nasal bridge to raise it in ethnic rhinoplasty, in two types depending on how far up the nose the elevation is needed.

607. 607Surgical Removal of Foreign Material by Suction Curettage After Injection Rhinoplasty: Patient-Reported Outcomes
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 36175688 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 46 patients who had synthetic non hyaluronic filler removed from the nose by suction curettage, satisfaction scores improved significantly at six months and no patient needed a second operation.

608. 608The "3 Points Compartmentalization" Technique in Subperichondrial-Subperiosteal Dissection in Primary Rhinoplasty to Reduce Edema and Define Contour
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35657393 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing three key sutures placed to close the space under the nasal skin after deep plane dissection, intended to reduce swelling and preserve surface definition.

609. 609The Deep Columellar Approach for Liquid Rhinoplasty - A Case Series of 511 Procedures over 16 years
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 35501057 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case series of 511 filler rhinoplasty treatments over 16 years using a four step approach entering through the columella with blunt cannulas, reporting a low rate and severity of adverse events.

610. 610The External Rhinoplasty Approach
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782139 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that although every rhinoplasty should be individualized, a systematic order of steps helps planning and stability, because each adjustment always has a secondary effect beyond its intended one.

611. 611The Five-Step Rhinoplasty Dead Space Closure Technique
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35139045 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article presenting a five step plan for closing the empty space left under the nasal skin during rhinoplasty, on the argument that eliminating it reduces unpredictable scar contraction.

612. 612The Merits of the External Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34327682 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A viewpoint article arguing for the open, or external, rhinoplasty approach at a time of renewed interest in operating entirely through incisions inside the nose.

613. 613The Need for Innovation in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 36379458 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A perspective article listing the obstacles to consistent rhinoplasty results, including inadequate instruments, unpredictable healing and imprecise planning, and arguing where innovation is most needed.

614. 614The Plug-in Graft, the Essential Supplement for a Stable Cartilaginous Framework in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2022 · PMID 35078208 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 31 women having rib based rhinoplasty, a small graft filling the gap between the septal angle and the tip graft held tip position over time, with only slight non significant loss of projection.

615. 615The Principles and Practice of Endonasal Rhinoplasty: Special Topics for Clinics in Plastic Surgery Journal
     Clin Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34782138 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Constantian's review of closed rhinoplasty argues that limiting dissection and recognising four common anatomical variants before surgery prevents the three patterns of secondary deformity.

616. 616The Relationship Between Inter-canthal Distance and Implant Height in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35449422 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 223 augmentation rhinoplasty patients, an implant taller than 3 mm significantly reduced the ratio between the distance separating the inner eye corners and the distance between the pupils, by an estimated 1 to 2 percent.

617. 617The Rhinoplasty Health Care Monitor: Using Validated Questionnaires and a Web-Based Outcome Dashboard to Evaluate Personal Surgical Performance
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 33617352 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Tracking 363 rhinoplasty patients through an automated outcome dashboard, mean nasal obstruction scores fell from 66.6 to 23.2 and appearance related scores from 12.2 to 7.1 one year after surgery.

618. 618The Safety and Efficacy of Spreader Grafts and Autospreaders in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35031825 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 17 studies reporting breathing scores, rhinoplasty improved NOSE scores by 23.9 points on average, with no difference between spreader grafts, autospreader flaps and no graft at all.

619. 619The Use of Autologous and Cadaveric Grafts in Rhinoplasty: A Survey Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35043249 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 178 American facial plastic surgeons, 96.6 percent use the patient's own septal cartilage and 56.7 percent also use donor rib cartilage, with high case volume and patient health problems predicting donor use.

620. 620The Use of Social Media and Its Influence on Undergoing Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 35784183 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 205 Saudi rhinoplasty patients, 76.1 percent said before and after pictures on social media influenced their decision to have surgery, and 52.7 percent cited social media advertisements.

621. 621Three-Dimensional Technology in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35114707 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of how three dimensional technology is used in rhinoplasty, covering surface imaging for planning, printed physical models for use during surgery, and printed scaffolds for growing new cartilage.

622. 622Traditional Anthropometrics versus Computerized Photograph Manipulation in Rhinoplasty Planning
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 34498141 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 97 patients' photographs planned two ways, a surgeon's computer manipulation left nasal length essentially unchanged where the classic Byrd measurement analysis prescribed shortening it to 88.2 percent.

623. 623Ultrasound Anatomy of the Dorsal Nasal Artery as it Relates to Liquid Rhinoplasty Procedures
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2022 · PMID 35501050 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An anatomical article using ultrasound to map the dorsal nasal artery in the soft tissue of the nose, finding its course varies particularly in relation to the muscle between the eyebrows.

624. 624Update on Rhinoplasty Research Trends: A Bibliometric Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2022 · PMID 35641688 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Analysing 11,130 rhinoplasty papers published between 1945 and 2021, the United States was the leading contributor and current research focuses include cleft rhinoplasty, the nasal tip, revision surgery and preservation rhinoplasty.

625. 625Use of a Surgical Microscope for Subperichondrial-Subperiosteal Dissection in Preservation Rhinoplasty: Ergonomic Considerations
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 35356042 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A proposal to use a surgical microscope rather than loupes for the deep tissue plane dissection of preservation rhinoplasty, on the grounds of both visualization and surgeon posture.

626. 626Use of Functional Rhinoplasty in the Aging Nose: Medicare Database Analysis
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 33847511 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Medicare billing data from 2000 to 2019 show rising use of functional rhinoplasty and turbinate procedures in older Americans, with nasal valve repair (CPT 30465) and complex rhinoplasty codes increasing while simple rhinoplasty and septoplasty per enrollee declined.

627. 627Using the Autospreaders as a Cutting Guide for Component Hump Reduction in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022 · PMID 36148028 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article using the patient's own upper cartilages as both a folded flap and a cutting guide during conventional hump removal, aimed at avoiding the hump recurrence seen with preservation techniques.

628. 628Utilization of Leech Therapy after Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 · PMID 35383721 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 545 open rhinoplasties by one surgeon, 39 patients, 7.2 percent, needed medicinal leech therapy for skin colour changes, and 97.4 percent of those resolved completely.

629. 629Validation of an Instrumented Hammer for Rhinoplasty Osteotomies: A Cadaveric Study
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022 · PMID 34449254 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Using an instrumented hammer on nine human anatomic specimens, an algorithm predicted when the bone had fractured and how close the chisel was to the thicker frontal bone, with 83 percent accuracy on the exact impact.

630. 630120 Years of Dorsal Preservation in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33621986 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A historical review of dorsal preservation techniques in rhinoplasty across the 120 years since the concept was first described.

631. 6313D Printed Surgical Guides Applied in Rhinoplasty to Help Obtain Ideal Nasal Profile
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 34075458 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 15 patients operated on with 3D printed guides made from a preoperative simulation, the final tip sat an average of 0.8 mm from the simulated projection and 0.3 mm from the simulated rotation.

632. 6323D Virtual Planning for Rhinoplasty Using a Free Add-On for Open-Source Software
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33581695 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A preliminary report of three cases planned in three dimensions using free open source software and a purpose built rhinoplasty add on, with photographs captured by smartphone.

633. 633A Novel Modification of Tongue in Groove Technique (Auto-Septal Projection Graft) in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33649928 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 42 patients having a modified tongue in groove technique, the average nasolabial angle rose from 85.7 to 99.3 degrees and tip projection ratio from 0.60 to 0.64 at an average 17.3 months.

634. 634A Practical Classification System for Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 33861635 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A viewpoint article proposing a single classification that organizes all dorsal preservation techniques, old and new, so that similar procedures can be compared.

635. 635A Segmental Approach in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Tetris Concept
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220847 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review presenting the authors' segment by segment approach to the nasal bridge in preservation rhinoplasty, including the intermediate septal strip, the intermediate split and the Tetris concept.

636. 636Airflow Considerations and the Effect of Webster's Triangle in Reduction Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33598741 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a randomized trial of 46 patients, leaving out Webster's triangle during the bone cuts made no measurable difference to breathing on any of five tests six months after surgery.

637. 637Application of Three-Dimensional Imaging in Asian Rhinoplasty with Costal Cartilage
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33432387 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 44 Asian patients randomised to 3D computer simulation or none before rib-cartilage rhinoplasty, the simulation matched the actual result well and improved satisfaction with doctor-patient communication but not satisfaction with the surgical outcome.

638. 638Approach for Rhinoplasty in African Descendants
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 34579839 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating the main goals of rhinoplasty in patients of African descent as improving tip definition and projection, raising the bridge and narrowing the nostril base, using rib cartilage as the standard approach.

639. 639Avoiding Aesthetic Drawbacks and Stigmata in Dorsal Line Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33648013 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review article describing how to avoid the appearance drawbacks specific to dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, depending on which preservation approach the surgeon selects.

640. 640Awareness of Facial Asymmetry and Its Impact on Postoperative Satisfaction of Rhinoplasty Patient
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32974739 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 30 rhinoplasty patients with facial asymmetry against 30 with symmetric faces, satisfaction scores improved significantly less in the asymmetric group.

641. 641Bilateral Fan-Shaped Septal Extension Struts in East Asian Augmentation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32322931 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 52 women having rib cartilage augmentation rhinoplasty with a new paired fan shaped strut, there were no graft extrusions or infections, and three patients needed revision for warping or crooked nostrils by 12 months.

642. 642Bilateral Tip Add-On Grafts: Concept, Applications and Complications in East Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 34085104 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 41 women given paired crescent shaped add on tip grafts during augmentation rhinoplasty, six developed a deviated columella with uneven nostrils and three had a deformed bridge from graft warping or absorption within 12 to 18 months.

643. 643Biomechanical Nasal Anatomy Applied to Open Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33506451 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review setting out the anatomical structures relevant to open preservation rhinoplasty and how each relates to the surgical steps of that technique.

644. 644Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Rhinoplasty Candidates: Prevalence and Functional Correlations
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32875438 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Screening 57 rhinoplasty candidates and 31 controls, 35.1 percent of candidates screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder compared with 3.2 percent of controls, and those who screened positive rated their own nasal breathing as worse.

645. 645Characterization of Medical Malpractice Litigation After Rhinoplasty in the United States
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33331894 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 23 US rhinoplasty malpractice cases decided between 1960 and 2018, 20, or 86.9 percent, were ruled in favour of the surgeon, and the main reason for suing was dissatisfaction with appearance.

646. 646Characterizing Patient Questions Before and After Rhinoplasty on Social Media: A Big Data Approach
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33723644 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Analysing 2,014 rhinoplasty questions posted on a cosmetic surgery social platform, appearance was the leading topic both before surgery, 46.1 percent, and after it, 47.5 percent.

647. 647Combined Functional and Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220836 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review noting that dorsal preservation leaves the internal breathing valve angle undisturbed, and that available patient reported outcomes suggest positive breathing results but more robust data are needed.

648. 648Combining Preservation and Structured Rhinoplasty: Septal Extension Grafts and the Interdomal Hanger
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 33564570 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a technique combining a septal extension graft with preservation of the tip ligaments, in which the interdomal ligament is stabilized above the graft as a supporting sling.

649. 649Comma-Shaped Columellar Strut for Nasal Tip Plasty in East Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32914325 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 165 women who had augmentation rhinoplasty with a comma shaped cartilage support for the tip, 8 needed minor revision for crooked nostrils and 3 for a warped bridge graft over an average 12 months.

650. 650Comparison of Changes in Nasal Skin Sensation After Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty Procedures Using Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Testing
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33738466 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing 100 first time and 34 revision rhinoplasty patients against 50 controls, sensation returned to normal by 12 months everywhere except the tip in first time patients, while revision patients remained reduced at every point.

651. 651Component Restoration in the Bilateral Intermediate Cleft Tip Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34398093 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 7 children with bilateral cleft noses treated with the component restoration technique, columella to nostril width ratio improved from 0.19 to 0.28 and blinded appearance ratings rose from 1.6 to 2.4.

652. 652Concurrent Excision of Dorsal Nasal Scars and Reduction Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 34745799 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 33 patients, scars on the nasal bridge were cut out and the resulting gap closed using the extra skin freed by simultaneous reduction rhinoplasty, with improvement on scar, satisfaction and breathing measures.

653. 653Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A User-Friendly, Practical Roadmap to the Planning and Execution of Every Rhinoplasty-A 5-Year Review
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33835107 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A five year single centre review arguing that cone beam CT is a practical planning tool for every rhinoplasty, showing septum, turbinates, nasal bones and skin thickness before surgery.

654. 654Cosmetic Augmentation Rhinoplasty for East Asians
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 34579840 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of augmentation techniques for East Asian rhinoplasty, covering 3D printed implants, folded dermal grafts, multilayered rib cartilage, and derotation grafts as an alternative to the septal extension graft.

655. 655Cross-Cultural Evaluation of the Dutch FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Questionnaires Using Rasch Analysis
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33945612 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing the Dutch FACE-Q nose and nostril scales in 100 septorhinoplasty patients, the analysis found the Dutch and English versions produced identical conversion results.

656. 656Development and Assessment of a Video-Based Intervention to Improve Rhinoplasty Informed Consent
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33634455 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Forty prospective rhinoplasty patients watched a 25 minute consent video before their consultation, rated it 4.85 to 4.97 out of 5 on every measure, and correctly answered an average of 4 of 5 risk recall questions.

657. 657Differences between Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty: Indications, Techniques, Grafts, and Outcomes
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34270514 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 153 first time and 92 revision rhinoplasties at one specialist clinic, a further revision was needed in 10.5 percent of primary cases and 23.9 percent of revision cases.

658. 658Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Measures to Prevent Suboptimal Outcomes
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220839 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review listing the specific things that can go wrong in dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, including saddle nose, return of the bridge bump, spinal fluid leak and a visible step at the root of the nose.

659. 659Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Method and Outcomes of the Modified Subdorsal Strip Method
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220841 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review describing a modified subdorsal strip method for lowering the nasal bridge while preserving it, with patient reported measures said to show significantly improved breathing and appearance after surgery.

660. 660Dutch Translation and Validation of the FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Module
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33506453 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The FACE-Q rhinoplasty questionnaire was translated into Dutch and tested in 30 patients, showing high internal consistency, test retest reliability and responsiveness.

661. 661Economizing the Septal Cartilage for Grafts During Rhinoplasty, 40 Years' Experience
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32766918 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An expert opinion article on using septal cartilage sparingly during rhinoplasty so that a surgeon does not need to take cartilage from the ear or rib.

662. 662Effect of Modified Septal Extension Grafts on the Nasal Tip in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 34815917 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 37 open rhinoplasty patients given a modified septal extension graft, all maintained their tip rotation and only two showed a minimal loss of tip projection at 6 to 12 months.

663. 663Endonasal FLI Approach for Rhinoplasty with Modified Cottle Low Strip Septoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33626586 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A description of the FLI endonasal approach, which combines several standard internal incisions to expose the whole nasal framework without an external incision.

664. 664Evaluation of Aesthetic and Functional Outcomes After Open Rhinoplasty: A Quasi-experimental Study by the Aid of ROE and RHINO Questionnaires
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32747985 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Six months after open rhinoplasty at an Iranian referral centre, average ROE scores rose from 51.3 to 79.6 and RHINO scores from 64.1 to 83.4, both statistically significant changes.

665. 665Evaluation of Postoperative Infection Rates in 3084 Rhinoplasty Cases Using Antibiotic Soaks and/or Irrigations
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 33798400 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 3,084 rhinoplasties by one surgeon, the infection rate was 1.01 percent without antibiotic soaks and 0.08 percent with them, a statistically significant reduction.

666. 666Evaluation of the Effect of Conventional Rhinoplasty with Autospreader Flap and Let-Down Technique on Nasal Functions
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33556970 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 27 patients having conventional rhinoplasty with autospreader flaps against 27 having the let down preservation technique, both groups improved significantly on breathing and quality of life scores with no difference between them.

667. 667Evidence-Based Performance Measures for Rhinoplasty: A Multidisciplinary Performance Measure Set
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33235037 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A joint working group of three American surgical societies defined four quality measures for rhinoplasty care: one covering patient satisfaction and three covering the consultation, airway assessment and pain management.

668. 668Examining Preoperative Expectations and Postoperative Satisfaction in Rhinoplasty Patients: A Single-Center Study
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 33337943 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Rhinoplasty patients reported breathing results better than they had expected, while appearance satisfaction fell significantly below their preoperative expectations at every follow up point.

669. 669Expanding Indications for Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty With Cartilage Conversion Techniques
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 32185397 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 100 primary rhinoplasties done with dorsal preservation, average bridge lowering ranged from 2 to 4.5 mm depending on technique, and no patient needed revision surgery on the bridge.

670. 670Flexible Tongue-in-Groove Technique and Its Effectiveness Compared to Classic Tongue-in-Groove and Columellar Strut Graft Techniques: A Retrospective Analysis of 237 Open Rhinoplasty Cases
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34644278 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 237 open rhinoplasties, both tongue in groove techniques held tip rotation and projection better over 12 months than the columellar strut, with no difference between the two tongue in groove variants.

671. 671Folded Cymba Concha: Is It Large and Stable Enough for Caudal Septal Extension Graft in Asian Rhinoplasty?
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33564830 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring 311 folded ear cartilage grafts and reviewing 220 patients, folded cymba concha increased tip projection by 28.9 percent and matched septal cartilage on projection and columellar angle.

672. 672Forehead Contouring as an Adjunct to Rhinoplasty: Evaluation of the Effect on Facial Appearance, Personal Traits and Patient Satisfaction
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33811290 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 15 patients who had forehead fat grafting alongside rhinoplasty, a custom satisfaction score rose from 9.13 to 24.86 and forehead inclination angle changed from 19.04 to 16.74 degrees.

673. 673Functional Outcomes of Septal Extension Grafting in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: A Cohort Analysis
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 32716730 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 79 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients who received a septal extension graft, breathing scores after surgery were no worse than in matched patients who did not receive one.

674. 674Functional Role of Scroll Reconstruction in Open Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33507350 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 28 open rhinoplasty patients split into two groups of 14, rebuilding the scroll area significantly improved measured peak airflow at three months without changing appearance scores.

675. 675Guidelines for Dorsum Preservation in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33634452 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 352 consecutive first time rhinoplasties with one year follow up, 35 revisions were needed, 9.94 percent, and revision rates varied by nose shape and technique from 0 percent to 18.18 percent.

676. 676Harvesting Split Costal Cartilage Graft in Revision Rhinoplasty Without Disturbing the Costal Integrity
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33432390 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 21 revision rhinoplasty patients, rib cartilage was taken from the centre of the rib while leaving intact bridges at its upper and lower edges, and no harvest complications occurred.

677. 677History of Dorsum Conservative Techniques in Rhinoplasty: The Evolution of a Revived Technique
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33621985 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A historical review tracing dorsal preservation from its origins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as an alternative to Joseph's hump resection, through its long eclipse to its recent revival.

678. 678Incorporating Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty into Your Practice
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220835 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review article arguing that dorsal preservation techniques are now learnable and reproducible, and that using them requires understanding anatomy that conventional hump removal never exposes.

679. 679Indications for Preservation Rhinoplasty: Avoiding Complications
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33715148 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review setting out which noses suit dorsal preservation surgery, which do not, and the signs the technique can leave, including a very low root, a widened middle third, a residual hump and a dip above the tip.

680. 680Invited Discussion on "Awareness of Facial Asymmetry and Its Impact on Postoperative Satisfaction of Rhinoplasty Patient"
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33063160 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An invited commentary on a study of facial asymmetry and rhinoplasty satisfaction, noting that the study did not define the asymmetry it measured or check whether the surgical results were symmetric.

681. 681Is Rhinoplasty Surgery a Risk Factor for Low Back Pain among Otorhinolaryngologists?
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32838440 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a survey of 110 ear, nose and throat surgeons, 72.4 percent of those performing rhinoplasty reported low back pain compared with 56.5 percent of those who did not, a statistically significant difference.

682. 682Lacrimal Drainage System Problems After Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32869132 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 43 patients referred with watering eyes after rhinoplasty, 10 had permanent damage to the tear drainage system, and 8 of those needed an operation to create a new drainage passage.

683. 683Laser-Assisted Rhinoplasty: The Future Generation Rhinoplasty Technique to Preserve Anatomy? A Series of Patients Compared to Patients Undergoing Standard Open Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33565827 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 50 patients randomized between laser assisted and classic rhinoplasty, a visible step or excessive skin retraction after tip cartilage reshaping occurred in 12 percent of the classic group and none of the laser group at 12 months.

684. 684Late-Onset Inflammation in Asian Rhinoplasty Using Alloplastic Implants
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32100083 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing tissue from 39 patients with nasal implants, the 21 with late inflammation had more granulation tissue, more inflammatory cells, degenerated collagen, mucin deposits and damaged lining cells than the 18 without.

685. 685M-Shaped Auricular Cartilage as Modified Septal Extension Graft: A Study by Three-Dimensional Anthropometric Analysis in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33758974 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 36 patients given an M-shaped ear cartilage graft to set the nasal tip, 91.7 percent were satisfied and eight of thirteen three dimensional measurements increased significantly with no infections or graft exposure.

686. 686Management of Patients Seeking Surgical Rhinoplasty with Previous Nasal Injections of Hyaluronic Acid
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33616714 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An illustrative case article proposing three ways to handle a patient who wants surgical rhinoplasty after previous hyaluronic acid filler in the nose: wait for the filler to absorb, dissolve it first, or operate without dissolving it.

687. 687Mastery of Basic Rhinology: An Important Tool for the Modern Rhinoplasty Specialist
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33367489 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An opinion article arguing that cosmetic rhinoplasty surgeons without ear, nose and throat training should learn rhinology, because appearance surgery can damage nasal breathing.

688. 688Nasal Tip Shaping Finesse in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34847114 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A focused review with accompanying videos covering nasal tip analysis, anatomy and surgical technique, with emphasis on tip sutures and cartilage grafts.

689. 689Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty: The Ascending Technique and a 14-Year Retrospective Study of 2130 Cases
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33216177 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 2,130 filler rhinoplasty patients treated from 2006 to 2019 with a bottom up injection sequence, 2 percent had persistent tip redness that recovered, and no skin death or eye complications occurred.

690. 690Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Using Injectable Fillers: A Safety Review of 2488 Procedures
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 33270519 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 2,488 filler rhinoplasty procedures by one injector over 10 years, 7.6 percent had an adverse event and 5 cases, 0.20 percent, were serious, involving loss of blood supply and tissue death.

691. 691Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty With the Novel Hyaluronic Acid Filler VYC-25L: Results Using a Nasal Grid Approach
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 32628267 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 61 patients treated with the filler VYC-25L using a grid based injection protocol, correction was rated 9 or 10 out of 10 at two weeks, results held at 6 months, and bruising affected a quarter of patients.

692. 692Optimization of the Soft Tissue Envelope of the Nose in Rhinoplasty Utilizing Fat Transfer Combined with Platelet-Rich Fibrin
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33636740 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a series of 107 rhinoplasties, diced fat bonded with platelet rich fibrin was placed on the nasal bridge, with no wound healing problems and no signs of skin shrinkage at a mean 14 month follow up.

693. 693Outcome of Free Diced Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32886948 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across six studies covering 4,044 rhinoplasty patients given free diced cartilage grafts, 61 patients, 1.51 percent, needed a further operation, mainly for overcorrection or bridge irregularities.

694. 694Outcomes of a Treatment Protocol for Compromised Nasal Skin in Primary and Revision Open Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 33054380 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 384 open rhinoplasties by one surgeon, 27 patients, 7 percent, had blood supply problems in the nasal skin, and 92.6 percent of those were revision cases.

695. 695Patient Satisfaction After Non-surgical Rhinoplasty Using Hyaluronic Acid: A Literature Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33660013 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling eight studies covering 674 filler rhinoplasty patients, satisfaction was 100 percent immediately after injection, 84.7 percent at three months and 96.4 percent at one year.

696. 696Piezoelectric Osteotomies in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220846 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A brief review stating that ultrasonic piezo instruments offer advantages over hand saws, rasps and chisels when cutting bone during dorsal preservation rhinoplasty.

697. 697Postoperative Opioid Use in Rhinoplasty Procedures: A Standardized Regimen
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32838441 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Twenty three rhinoplasty patients kept a 14 day pain diary and took an average of 6.15 opioid pills, leading the authors to suggest surgeons prescribe about seven.

698. 698Potential Effects of Rhinoplasty on Voice in Professional Voice Users
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33876285 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 30 professional voice users, rhinoplasty produced no significant change in voice handicap scores or in measured nasality and orality.

699. 699Powered Rhinoplasty: A Simple Step-by-Step Approach
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33370051 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing powered bone cutting in rhinoplasty step by step, on the argument that mechanical instruments give more reproducible fracture lines than manual chisels.

700. 700Preservation Rhinoplasty (Let-Down Technique) for Endonasal Dorsal Reduction
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220844 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that the let down technique preserves the mechanical tension of the nasal framework better than the push down, based on anatomy of the keystone area and nasal valve function.

701. 701Preservation Rhinoplasty and the Crooked Nose
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220837 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review arguing that crooked noses are often unsuitable for pure preservation technique and usually require a hybrid of preservation and structural rhinoplasty.

702. 702Preservation Rhinoplasty: Evolution and Current State of Practice in the United States
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33626587 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a survey of 145 American facial plastic surgeons, 90 percent had heard of dorsal preservation but 84.1 percent did not use it, and only 11 had received any formal training in it.

703. 703Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Endonasal Cottle Push-Down/Let-Down Approach
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 33220845 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review presenting the authors' use of the endonasal push down and let down techniques credited to Maurice Cottle, which they describe as a new name for an old method.

704. 704Prevention of Nasal Deviation Related to Preservation Rhinoplasty in Non-deviated Noses using Suturing Approaches
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33399951 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 43 patients with a hump but a straight septum, new figure of eight and loop sutures were used during preservation rhinoplasty, and median satisfaction scores rose from 60.6 before surgery to 90.8 at one year.

705. 705Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty: A Single Surgeon Experience and Patient Satisfaction
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 34522571 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 102 rhinoplasties by one surgeon, middle vault collapse was significantly more common in revision patients, and revision patients reported higher dissatisfaction after surgery.

706. 706Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Opioids versus Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs for Postoperative Analgesia in Outpatient Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33370050 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 70 rhinoplasty patients randomly assigned to ibuprofen or a hydrocodone and acetaminophen combination, ibuprofen was not inferior on day 0 and gave lower pain scores on day 1.

707. 707Quality of Life after Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Study
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33706388 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 34 patients followed for six months after septorhinoplasty by one surgeon, quality of life scores improved significantly on general wellbeing, health, nose appearance, nasal function and confidence.

708. 708Reducing Dorsal Hump Recurrence Following Push Down-Let Down Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 32492137 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 150 primary preservation rhinoplasty patients, 8 (5.3 percent) had a visible hump return, and every one of those had started with a hump taller than 4 mm.

709. 709Revision Rhinoplasty after Open Rhinoplasty: Lessons from 252 Cases and Analysis of Risk Factors
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34550928 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a series with a 10.8 percent revision rate, using a strut graft instead of the tongue in groove technique raised the risk of inadequate tip rotation 5.3 fold and of a hanging columella 5.9 fold.

710. 710Rhinogoniometer: Validation of an Instrument for Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34847112 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Testing a new surgical protractor in 31 primary rhinoplasty patients, its readings ran 3.7 degrees below computer measurement on average, though within 0.79 degrees for angles up to 75 degrees.

711. 711Rhinoplasty as an Adjunct to Facial Rejuvenation
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33682915 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review arguing that the nose ages along with the rest of the face and that rhinoplasty should be considered part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan.

712. 712Rhinoplasty Dissection Planes (Subcutaneous, Sub-SMAS, Supra-perichondral, and Sub-perichondral) and Soft Tissues Management
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33634451 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the four tissue layers a surgeon can dissect through when lifting the nasal skin, and how the choice affects handling of the soft tissue and nasal ligaments.

713. 713Rhinoplasty for Hypertrophied Transverse Nasalis Muscle: A Case Report
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 34046293 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A single case report of a 26 year old woman whose wide middle nose proved to be caused by enlarged paired transverse nasalis muscles, which were removed at open rhinoplasty.

714. 714Rhinoplasty in the Older Adult
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33739380 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A systematic review of nine articles plus 27 of the senior author's patients over 55 found rhinoplasty in older adults was mostly for trauma (63%) or obstruction (37%), addressing tip droop with grafts and breathing with septoplasty, turbinate work and spreader grafts.

715. 715Rhinoplasty Photography: Lighting from Above Improves Visualization of Deviations and Irregularities
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 32614619 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 40 rhinoplasty candidates photographed both ways, ten lay judges rated nasal irregularities as more visible under lighting from above in 30 of 40 photo pairs.

716. 716Rhinoplasty: Aesthetic Augmentation With Improvement of Dorsal Aesthetic Lines
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33674857 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A report of 146 cases over 35 months using fascia and diced cartilage in fascia grafts in four configurations to smooth and shape the nasal bridge, with grafts sutured at about 10 points to prevent displacement.

717. 717Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Following Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33388763 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 55,287 rhinoplasty patients in a national insurance claims database, 111 developed a blood clot, with previous clots, central lines, rib graft harvest, older age and inflammatory bowel disease raising the odds.

718. 718Safety and Efficacy of Non- and Minimally Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021 · PMID 32522045 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 26 patients and 100 grafts of donor rib cartilage that had received little or no radiation, the graft related complication rate was 3.6 percent, with no warping and no graft movement.

719. 719Safety of Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage Graft in Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33370059 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 165 cleft rhinoplasties, complication rates were 12 percent with donor rib cartilage and 10 percent with the patient's own cartilage, a difference that was not statistically significant.

720. 720Secondary Rhinoplasty for Unilateral Cleft Nasal Deformity
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34076624 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review dividing secondary rhinoplasty for one sided cleft nasal deformity into seven areas and giving the surgical management for each.

721. 721Skin Necrosis Following Rhinoplasty: A Review and Proposed Strategy on Identifying High-Risk Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 34082455 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of every published case of skin loss after surgical rhinoplasty found only 18 patients across eight studies, with smoking and revision surgery among the risk factors.

722. 722Sonic Rhinoplasty: Review and Updated Uses
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32838439 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review updating the uses of the ultrasonic bone aspirator in rhinoplasty, reporting only the authors' subjective impression that results are as good as or better than with other instruments.

723. 723Special Consideration in Rhinoplasty for Deformed Nose of East Asians
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2021 · PMID 34579841 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review listing the common types of deformed nose seen in East Asian patients and stating that augmentation is the central concept in treating all of them, including the hump nose.

724. 724Supracrural Ligament Graft in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32791531 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A tissue layer already encountered during routine rhinoplasty exposure was used as a camouflage graft in 49 patients, averaging 0.6 by 0.4 cm, with no complications reported.

725. 725Surgical Algorithms in Rhinoplasty: A Scoping Review of the Current Status
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 34003326 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 39 published surgical algorithms for cosmetic rhinoplasty identified in a scoping review, only 7 reported any outcomes from using the algorithm.

726. 726The Art of Rhinoplasty: Researching Technical and Cultural Foundations of Western World Rhinosurgery, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33876283 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A historical study of written sources on nasal surgery from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, tracing the link between trauma surgery of the nose and the emergence of modern reconstructive and aesthetic rhinoplasty.

727. 727The Caucasian Hump: Radiologic Study of the Osteocartilaginous Vault versus Surface Anatomy. Clinical Implications in Structured and Preservation Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34270513 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     CT scans of 134 patients, 67 with a nasal hump, showed the peak of the hump sat above the septal cartilage in every case, indicating the hump is mainly a cartilage structure.

728. 728The Effectiveness of Skeletal Reconstruction in Severe Post-Rhinoplasty Nasal Deformity
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 33506865 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 25 patients who had already had an average of 3.2 rhinoplasties, total rebuilding of the nasal framework improved appearance scores from 6.36 to 17.27 and breathing scores from 80.33 to 53.33 at one year.

729. 729The Role of Age and Gender on Perception of Women After Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33123780 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 174 blinded observers rating photographs of 20 women before and after cosmetic rhinoplasty, postoperative photographs were rated significantly more sociable, attractive, feminine and confident.

730. 730The Segmental Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Split Tetris Concept
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32886949 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a new approach to the dorsal hump that keeps the natural bridge in place, which they name the split Tetris concept, presented as a philosophy rather than a study.

731. 731The Utility of the Subalar Graft in Nostril Symmetry in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33835105 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 68 patients given a subalar graft, the nasal axis moved 4.32 degrees toward the midline and nostril symmetry improved by a mean ratio change of 0.19 toward equal.

732. 732Tip Droop Prevention in Rhinoplasty: Dynamic Effect of Strut Graft on Smiling versus Depressor Muscle Release
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 33868871 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 29 patients who had the depressor muscle released against 11 who also received a columellar strut, tip droop on smiling averaged 3.66 degrees with muscle release alone and 2.27 degrees with the added strut.

733. 733Ultra Diced Cartilage Graft in Rhinoplasty: A Fine Tool
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33710070 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 104 patients given an ultra finely diced cartilage graft against 113 given standard free diced cartilage, the author reports the finer graft was superior on visibility and resorption.

734. 734Use of an Autologous Diced Cartilage Graft and Fat Graft Combination to Improve Regeneration in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33683385 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 228 cases mixing diced cartilage with fat on the nasal bridge, average bridge height dropped 1.4 mm after the first month, and cartilage cell viability measured 85 to 90 percent on tissue examination.

735. 735Use of Autologous Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fractions in Revision Rhinoplasty for Severe Contractures in Asian Patients
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 33620926 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 40 patients with severely contracted noses, those given injections of cells taken from their own fat gained more nasal length and tip projection at 18 months than those given saline.

736. 736Using Dermofat Grafting in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 32997238 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 331 revision rhinoplasty cases using a skin and fat graft taken from the mid sacral area, 25 needed further revision, most often for over absorption or deviation of the graft.

737. 737Using Nasal Self-Esteem to Predict Revision in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2021 · PMID 32856710 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 148 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients, those who rated their nose as most damaging to their mood and self esteem before surgery had revision rates of 16.7 and 18.8 percent, while those with lower ratings had a revision rate of zero.

738. 738Utilization of Rhinoplasty Worksheets among Practicing Facial Plastic Surgeons
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2021 · PMID 34476154 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 130 surveyed facial plastic surgeons, 84 use a rhinoplasty operative worksheet but 111 said they never or rarely receive one from another surgeon before performing a revision.

739. 739Which Lighting Option Is the Best for Photography in Rhinoplasty?
     Facial Plast Surg 2021 · PMID 33742427 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Photographing 10 patients under three lighting setups and two light angles, measurements taken from pictures shot with lights at 45 degrees came closest to direct caliper measurements of the nose.

740. 740Why Primary Rhinoplasty Fails
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2021 · PMID 34705776 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review analysing why first time rhinoplasty fails, attributing the unpredictability mainly to the interaction between altered internal structures and the way wounds heal.

741. 741"Radix Pillow" Constructs with Fascial Extension for Radix Augmentation in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32632628 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a reproducible multilayered pillow of temporal fascia, with or without added diced cartilage, for building up the root of the nose, fixed at both ends like a stretcher.

742. 742A Comparative Analysis of Patients' Quality of Life, Body Image and Self-confidence Before and After Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Surgery
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31832733 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 100 rhinoplasty patients assessed before surgery and 3 months after, body image and self-esteem improved significantly, while quality of life improved without reaching statistical significance.

743. 743A Review and Modification of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Techniques
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32130066 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, which lowers the bridge as a single unit rather than removing it, noting pleasing bridge lines but a higher rate of hump recurrence and an absence of patient-reported outcome data.

744. 744Analysis of Nasal Obstruction Patterns Following Reductive Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31463565 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 68 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients, breathing scores rose at the first postoperative visit then fell at each subsequent visit, and only two patients had worse scores than baseline at their most recent visit.

745. 745Analysis of the Effects of Isotretinoin on Rhinoplasty Patients
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 32756944 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 350 rhinoplasty patients, those taking isotretinoin from 2 weeks before surgery to 2 months after were significantly more satisfied at 1 and 3 months, with no evidence of impaired healing or cartilage deformity.

746. 746Application of Trans-Areola Approach for Costal Cartilage Harvest in Asian Rhinoplasty and Comparison with Traditional Approach on Donor-Site Morbidity
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31960891 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 26 women whose rib cartilage was harvested through the nipple areola against 35 harvested through a chest incision, the areola route gave better scar quality and higher satisfaction but longer surgery and more pneumothorax, 7.7 versus 2.9 percent.

747. 747Assessment of Wellbeing and Anxiety-related Disorders in Those Seeking Rhinoplasty: A Crowdsourcing-based Study
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32440408 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 298 online survey volunteers, 57.84 percent of those interested in rhinoplasty screened positive for a psychological disorder, and interest was highest among women and adults aged 18 to 24.

748. 748Autologous Costal Cartilage Harvest for Rhinoplasty with Simultaneous Breast Surgery: A Safe and Efficient Technique
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31957807 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 31 women having breast surgery and rhinoplasty together, rib cartilage was harvested through the breast incisions, with a 6 percent capsular contracture rate and a 16 percent rhinoplasty revision rate.

749. 749Changing Role of Septal Extension versus Columellar Grafts in Modern Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32332531 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review concluding that columellar struts hold the tip complex together but have very limited ability to increase tip projection, while septal extension grafts effectively control projection, rotation and shape.

750. 750Clinical Application of a Patient-Specific, Three-Dimensional Printing Guide Based on Computer Simulation for Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 31985623 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 50 rhinoplasty patients, those operated with a 3D printed guide built from their own simulation matched the simulated result more closely than those operated by surgeon judgment, by 11.3 percent for tip projection and 21.6 percent for bridge height.

751. 751Clinical Features of Skin Infection After Rhinoplasty with Only Absorbable Thread (Polydioxanone) in Oriental Traditional Medicine: A Case Series Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31797043 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Seven patients presented with complications after nose reshaping using absorbable polydioxanone thread, three with abscesses, open wounds and skin death, and six of the seven had previous nasal implants.

752. 752Closed Rhinoplasty with a Mushroom-Shaped Costal Cartilage Graft in East Asian Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31834523 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 52 East Asian patients given a mushroom-shaped rib cartilage graft through incisions inside the nostrils, the 24 who responded reported 95.8 percent satisfaction over a mean follow-up of 15.8 months.

753. 753Complications in Rhinoplasty: A Literature Review and Comparison with a Survey of Consent Forms
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32053419 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 117 published studies against 24 rhinoplasty consent forms, dissatisfaction and revision were among the top five reported complications yet appeared in only 83.3 and 75.0 percent of consent forms.

754. 754Complications of Alloplast Rhinoplasty and Their Management: A Comprehensive Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 33368076 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the problems that follow use of artificial implants to build up the nasal bridge, listing infection, extrusion, movement, irregularity, absorption, prolonged swelling, seroma and contracture, and arguing that early detection limits the resulting deformity.

755. 755Complications of Costal Cartilage Asian Rhinoplasty and Their Management
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 33368077 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the complications of using a patient's own rib cartilage in Asian rhinoplasty, covering warping, infection and displacement in the nose plus chest problems including collapsed lung, pain and scarring.

756. 756Concentrated Growth Factors Extracted from Blood Plasma Used to Repair Nasal Septal Mucosal Defect After Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31485763 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Ten women with holes in the lining of the nasal septum after rhinoplasty were treated with concentrated growth factors from their own blood, and all healed after 3 to 12 treatments with no recurrence over 3 to 6 months.

757. 757Concomitant Rhinoplasty and Septal Perforation Repair
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32191963 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that repairing a hole in the septum and reshaping the nose can be safely done in the same operation for appropriately selected patients, and setting out how to judge that selection.

758. 758Considerations in Feminization Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32191959 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review noting that feminization rhinoplasty commonly requires substantial deprojection of the nose, and listing pitfalls including tip disproportion, accidental epicanthal folds, soft tissue pollybeak and a hanging columella.

759. 759Controversies in Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32191966 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the disputed points in cleft rhinoplasty, recommending presurgical infant molding, conservative intermediate operations to limit scarring, and cartilage grafts from septum, ear or rib at the definitive stage.

760. 760Correction to: The Role of Skin Thickness in the Choice of a Rhinoplasty Technique for Thin-Skinned Patients: Analysis of Long-Term Results and Patient Satisfaction
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32514639 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A published correction to an earlier article, clarifying that the FACE-Q questionnaire and its Satisfaction with Nose scale are trademarked and require a license to reproduce.

761. 761Decision Making in Preservation Rhinoplasty: A 100 Case Series With One-Year Follow-Up
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 30958525 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 100 primary cases with at least a year of follow-up, all patients had the covering soft tissue preserved, 54 had the tip cartilages preserved, and 31 had the bridge preserved rather than reduced.

762. 762Decision-Making in Middle Vault Reconstruction following Dorsal Hump Reduction in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32195860 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A panel of internationally recognized rhinoplasty surgeons was surveyed across 24 clinical scenarios to distill their reasoning for choosing between direct closure, spreader grafts and spreader flaps into an algorithm.

763. 763Developing Consistency in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32440395 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An invited special topic article in which the authors outline how their rhinoplasty technique evolved toward producing consistent results; the published abstract is a single sentence with no findings.

764. 764Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty: Core Beam Computed Tomography Analysis of the Nasal Vault, Septum, and Skull Base-Its Role in Surgical Planning
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32557440 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that CT scanning before dorsal preservation rhinoplasty shows where the septal cartilage meets the perpendicular plate relative to the planned bone cut, which determines whether that plate must be cut or removed.

765. 765Dorsal Roof Technique for Dorsum Preservation in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 30980075 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 52 patients treated with a technique that both lowers and narrows the bridge without cutting it away, the 44 followed for a year showed significant narrowing and no irregularity or residual hump.

766. 766Dynamic Video-Photograph Studio: A New Rhinoplasty Documentation
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32198639 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a rotating platform chair that records standardized video of the patient's nose, which they report gives quality equivalent to standard photographs while avoiding image retouching.

767. 767Effect of Nasal Skin Type on Skin Problems following Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32717761 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 35 patients split by measured skin oiliness, those with oily nasal skin had significantly higher upper eyelid bruising at day 7, while acne and seborrhea severity did not differ.

768. 768Effect of Photobiomodulation on Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32410200 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 60 rhinoplasty patients randomized to receive low-level light therapy on the first day after surgery or not, bruising around the eyes was significantly reduced in the treated group, p 0.005.

769. 769Efficacy of Dexamethasone for Reducing Edema and Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32383002 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 10 studies with 374 participants, dexamethasone given during rhinoplasty produced medium to large reductions in blood loss, swelling and bruising compared with saline placebo.

770. 770Entrapment Neuropathy Causing Persistent Headache Symptoms after Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 33425572 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     One patient developed a new headache immediately after a filler based nonsurgical rhinoplasty and the symptoms reversed after an injection of hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves the filler.

771. 771Erratum: Assessment of Rhinoplasty Outcomes with FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Module: Norwegian Linguistic Validation and Clinical Application in 243 Patients: Erratum
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32537374 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An erratum notice correcting an earlier article; the record contains only a pointer to the article being corrected and states no findings.

772. 772Evidence-based Nasal Analysis for Rhinoplasty: The 10-7-5 Method
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32309081 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A structured method for assessing the nose before surgery across the front, side and base views, presented as the most important preoperative step and named for the number of points examined in each view.

773. 773Harvest of Rib Graft for Rhinoplasty in Breast Implant Patients
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 33154868 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In four women, a rib graft for the nose was taken through the same incision used to place a breast implant, with no infections, ruptures or implant problems over 2 to 10 years of follow-up.

774. 774Impact of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty Versus Dorsal Hump Resection on the Internal Nasal Valve: a Quantitative Radiological Study
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32016500 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a cadaver study of six heads, the push-down preservation technique significantly narrowed the internal nasal valve, while conventional hump removal with midvault reconstruction and the let-down technique did not.

775. 775Incidence of Postoperative Adverse Events after Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32097305 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 36 eligible studies, the reported need for revision after rhinoplasty ranged from 0 to 10.9 percent, infection 0 to 4 percent, bleeding 0 to 4.1 percent, and septal perforation 0 to 2.6 percent.

776. 776Making the Subjective Objective: Machine Learning and Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31784736 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A machine learning age-estimation algorithm applied to photographs of 100 women judged them to look 3.10 years younger after open rhinoplasty than their actual age, versus 0.03 years older before.

777. 777Male Rhinoplasty: Update
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32221209 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Rohrich's update on male rhinoplasty stresses precise planning, clear communication, psychosocial screening, preserving masculine features without over-sculpting, and postoperative skin care, illustrated through cases.

778. 778Morphing as a Selection Tool in the Rhinoplasty Consult: A Cross-Sectional Study
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32092769 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 334 patients shown a computer simulation of their planned result, 44 (13.2 percent) were rejected for surgery because no agreement could be reached, and dissatisfaction with the simulation predicted who would not proceed.

779. 779Nasal Filling in Plastic Surgery Practice: Primary Nasal Filling, Nasal Filling for Post-rhinoplasty Defects, Rhinoplasty After Hyaluronidase Injection in Dissatisfied Nasal Filling Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32778931 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 62 primary filler patients, 18 treated for post-rhinoplasty defects, and 5 who had filler dissolved before surgery, no filler residue or complications were found at rhinoplasty performed as little as one week after dissolving.

780. 780Nasal Obstruction and Rhinoplasty: A Focused Literature Review
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32328743 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 135 studies, the authors identify five sites of nasal obstruction and name three common pitfalls: failing to address the bony septum, over-removing the turbinates, and narrowing the bony vault.

781. 781Nasal Tip Delamination: A Technique for Nasal Tip Projection and Control in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 33173698 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe tip delamination, a way to fully expose the paired cartilages in the middle of the nasal tip so projection sutures can be placed accurately with ordinary suture material, illustrated in three patients.

782. 782Non-surgical Rhinoplasty with Hyaluronic acid Fillers: Predictable Results Using Software for the Evaluation of Nasal Angles
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31832736 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 62 patients treated with a mean 0.55 mL of hyaluronic acid filler, the nasofrontal angle rose by 3.7 degrees and satisfaction from 2.4 to 9.4 out of 10, with minor transient complications in under 5 percent.

783. 783Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Technique, Outcomes, and Complications
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32590640 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 23 studies covering 1,600 patients treated with nasal filler, nearly 95 percent were satisfied and only 26 relatively minor complications were reported, with no cases of skin death or visual loss.

784. 784Outcome-based Comparative Study to Examine the Correction of Columella Deformitiesfollowing Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32802685 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 50 endonasal against 15 open rhinoplasty patients, correction of the columella was achieved in 90 percent of the endonasal group versus 67 percent of the open group.

785. 785Patient Satisfaction following Structural versus Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32750725 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 29 studies measuring rhinoplasty satisfaction from 2010 to 2020, 25 addressed structural technique and only 4 addressed dorsal preservation, with 56 percent and 25 percent respectively reporting statistically significant improvement.

786. 786Preoperative Computer Simulation in Rhinoplasty Using Previous Postoperative Images
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32380871 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A system that finds a past patient with a similar face from a database of 400 cases and transplants their actual postoperative nose onto a new patient's photograph achieved over 80 percent accuracy in a 20-patient pilot.

787. 787Primary Rhinoplasty Does Not Interfere with Nasal Growth: A Long-Term Three-Dimensional Morphometric Outcome Study in Patients with Unilateral Cleft
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32332542 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 52 cleft patients who had primary rhinoplasty in infancy, now at mean age 19, against 52 matched controls, most nasal measurements including height, width, surface area and volume showed no significant difference.

788. 788Prospective Qualitative Multidimensional Assessment of the Postoperative Rhinoplasty Experience
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32223570 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 60 rhinoplasty patients surveyed with a validated pain instrument, quality of life was most disrupted in the first three days and had essentially returned to normal by day 8, mirroring pain and opioid use.

789. 789Psychological Analysis of Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31768580 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 74 patients who completed a year of follow-up after hyaluronic acid nasal filler, the authors used a validated satisfaction questionnaire and propose it could also flag psychological traits before treatment.

790. 790Quantifying Aerosolization of Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures in the COVID-19 Era: Safety and Particle Generation in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32628569 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring airborne particles during simulated procedures on cadavers, standard nasal bone cuts and rasping produced no detectable particles, while piezoelectric saw use produced significant particles at the surgeon's mouth level.

791. 791Reporting Outcomes and Outcome Measures in Open Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31051500 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 72 open rhinoplasty studies, the authors found 53 different outcomes and 55 different outcome measures in use, of which only three instruments showed adequate validity, reliability and responsiveness.

792. 792Response to Commentary on: Dorsal Roof Technique for Dorsum Preservation in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32133555 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A brief author reply to a commentary, restating that the dorsal roof technique is intended for selected difficult cases with a wide bridge, wide base and a hump.

793. 793Revision Rhinoplasty: Conservation versus Deconstruction
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32191956 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case-based review arguing that structural cartilage grafts resist the forces that deform a nose over time, but that using many of them simultaneously destroys the natural supports they replace.

794. 794Rhinoplasty Refinements: Addressing the Deviated, Overprojected Nose
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32842105 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A video case article showing correction of a crooked, over-projected nose with a bridge hump, using septal reconstruction and component dorsal hump reduction through the open approach.

795. 795Rhinoplasty Refinements: Addressing the Pollybeak Deformity
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32097309 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A video case article on the pollybeak deformity, describing its causes and treatment and arguing that facial analysis should extend to other features, illustrated by a chin augmentation for a small chin.

796. 796Rhinoplasty Refinements: Revision Rhinoplasty Using Fresh Frozen Costal Cartilage Allograft
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32459773 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique article describing fresh frozen donor rib cartilage used as an extended spreader graft and a columellar strut to correct a crooked nose with a pulled-up columella in revision surgery.

797. 797Rhinoplasty Using Three-Dimensional Analysis and Simulation
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32221210 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case article demonstrating the senior author's preferred open septorhinoplasty techniques for correcting a nasal deformity present from birth together with a deviated septum.

798. 798Rhinoplasty: A Sequential Approach to Managing the Bony Vault
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31157882 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A stepwise algorithm for shaping the nasal bones with ultrasonic (piezoelectric) instruments, favouring "rhinosculpture" (shaving and contouring) over osteotomies to keep the bones stable, applied in 165 open rhinoplasties over 18 months.

799. 799Secondary Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty Using Natural Curvature of Rib Cartilage as Alar Rim Graft: A Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Long-Term Results
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32097325 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 16 cleft patients measured on 3D photographs, using the natural curve of rib cartilage as a nostril rim graft improved the cleft-to-noncleft nostril height ratio from 0.79 to 0.93 and dome height ratio from 0.84 to 0.97.

800. 800Social Media Addiction Among Individuals Who Underwent Rhinoplasty: Myth or Reality?
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32366125 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 100 rhinoplasty patients against 102 controls, body image and self-esteem scores were similar, and although rhinoplasty patients scored higher on a social media addiction scale, only 8 met the addiction cutoff versus 10 controls.

801. 801Staged Abbe-Rhinoplasty Technique to Correct Bilateral Cleft Deformity
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 31985651 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short communication describing a sequenced approach to the mature bilateral cleft deformity, staging an Abbe lip flap and then rhinoplasty, with shape measurements of the results.

802. 802Step-Specific Simulation: The Utility of 3D Printing for the Fabrication of a Low-Cost, Learning Needs-Based Rhinoplasty Simulator
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 32064498 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors 3D printed a modular rhinoplasty training simulator with separate bone, cartilage and skin materials, addressing five identified learning weaknesses at a recurring cost of about $75 CAD.

803. 803Surgical Adjuncts to Rhinoplasty: An Algorithmic Approach
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32383001 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 16 papers, the authors catalogue 13 additional procedures on surrounding facial features that can be performed alongside rhinoplasty, each with its indication set out as an algorithm.

804. 804Surgical Techniques to Improve the Soft Tissue Triangle in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32092768 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A systematic review of 26 studies on the soft tissue triangle, the small skin-only area beside the tip, finding that most describe notching and retraction but none use validated outcome measures.

805. 805Systematic Surgical Approach to Alar Base Surgery in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 33234955 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review article setting out a step by step method for reshaping the base of the nose, starting with facial analysis and moving to a treatment plan for wide nostrils, flaring and columellar problems.

806. 806The African Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32191958 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that patients of African descent want a nose congruent with their ethnicity, and that outcomes straying toward complete racial transformation carry psychosocial penalties.

807. 807The Alignment of the Nose in Rhinoplasty: Fix Down Concept
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 31985626 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 102 patients treated with a concept that aligns the nose in all three anatomical planes rather than the profile alone, no revisions were needed during the follow-up period.

808. 808The Effect of Autologous Fat Grafting on Edema and Ecchymoses in Primary Open Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 30868159 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 33 patients who received fat grafting during rhinoplasty against 29 who did not, the fat-grafted group had 7.29 square centimeters less bruising at 2 weeks, with no significant difference in swelling.

809. 809The Effects of Vibration and Pressure Treatments in the Early Postoperative Period of Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31407775 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 60 patients randomized into three groups, adding an elastic bandage over the nasal cast reduced swelling and bruising, and adding vibration on top of that reduced swelling, bruising, pain, medication need and skin oiliness further.

810. 810The Efficacy of Oral Celecoxib Following Surgical Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32069423 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 51 rhinoplasty patients, the 17 given celecoxib took a mean 4.2 opioid tablets versus 14.8 in controls, a 76.2 percent reduction in opioid milligrams and an 83.4 percent reduction in nausea and vomiting.

811. 811The Health Utility and Valuation of Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32282229 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 161 observers, the calculated willingness to pay per quality-adjusted life year for cosmetic rhinoplasty was $12,264, well below standard cost-effectiveness thresholds, and participants would accept a 10 percent risk of death for it.

812. 812The Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Review of 5000 Treatments
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32097303 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 5,000 nasal filler treatments by one clinician, infection occurred in 2 patients and localized skin death in 3, with swelling and redness in roughly half as self-limiting side effects.

813. 813The Role of Skin Thickness in the Choice of a Rhinoplasty Technique for Thin-Skinned Patients: Analysis of Long-Term Results and Patient Satisfaction
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 32410198 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 101 thin-skinned patients randomized to four bridge camouflage options, only the diced cartilage group showed significant improvement in FACE-Q satisfaction, and those results held over a mean 2.5 years.

814. 814The SPF-SPLF Graft: Building the Ideal Dorsum in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 · PMID 32459772 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 23 revision cases followed more than 18 months, a layered graft combining perichondrium, rectus fascia and a thin rib lamination gave defined bridge edges without the visible borders of solid rib or the shapeless contour of wrapped diced cartilage.

815. 815The Value of Averageness in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Humans Like Average Noses
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31960890 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A composite nose averaged from 40 women was rated 4.2 out of 5 for attractiveness against 2.8 for the 80 individual noses, and the further an individual nose deviated from average, the lower it scored.

816. 816Treating Symptomatic Midvault Soft Tissue Collapse in Revision Rhinoplasty with a Nasal Wall Implant
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32766052 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Eight absorbable lateral nasal wall implants were placed in 6 revision patients with side wall collapse; 4 of 6 reported improved breathing and all reported improvement in the collapse, over a mean 16 months.

817. 817Updated Dynamics of Rhinoplasty: A Review of the Literature and Comprehensive List of the Findings
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020 · PMID 31974725 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A literature review cataloguing the unintended as well as intended effects of each rhinoplasty maneuver, such as radix reduction appearing to lengthen the nose and widen the space between the eyes.

818. 818Use of the Autologous Membrane in Structured Rhinoplasty: An Alternative to Camouflaging and Filling
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2020 · PMID 32983802 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 23 patients, a membrane made from the patient's own blood (leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin), used alone in 4 and with diced cartilage in 19, filled dead space and camouflaged irregularities with no complications and patient-declared satisfaction.

819. 819Video Standards for Rhinoplasty Education: A Review and Recommended Guidelines
     Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020 · PMID 32101478 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of 114 public and proprietary rhinoplasty videos found wide variation in camera angles, with the upward angle most used and endoscopic view least, and many angles obstructed or unable to show deep or three-dimensional structures.

820. 820Y-Shaped En-Bloc Mortise-Tenon Rhinoplasty Technique
     Aesthet Surg J 2020 · PMID 31044251 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 278 consecutive Asian rhinoplasty patients, a rib cartilage graft shaped to interlock with the septum lengthened the nose by 3 to 10 mm, and all but one patient were satisfied with the result.

821. 821A New Technique for Augmentation Rhinoplasty Using Hybrid Autologous Grafts with Septal Extension Grafts in Asian Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30388718 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 28 patients given a combination of solid and diced rib cartilage grafts with a septal extension graft, 22 (78.6 percent) were satisfied or very satisfied, 6 (21.4 percent) required revision, and 10 (35.7 percent) had graft-related complications.

822. 822A Safer Non-surgical Filler Augmentation Rhinoplasty Based on the Anatomy of the Nose
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30560283 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Cadaver injection and imaging showed that injecting the root of the nose straight through the skin from the glabella places filler more reliably on the bone than threading it back from the tip, reducing vascular risk.

823. 823Advanced Techniques in Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2019 · PMID 31280849 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that with knowledge of nasal blood vessel anatomy, filler choice and placement, injection can do more than fill hollows, including rotating and projecting the tip and straightening the nose.

824. 824Aesthetic Rhinoplasty and Nasal Obstruction: Presentation of Results of a 100-Patient Study by Using NOSE Inventory
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30706084 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 100 patients who had purely cosmetic rhinoplasty through the nostrils with no septum or turbinate work, 77 percent reported improved breathing, 10 percent were unchanged and 13 percent were worse.

825. 825Assessing Nasal Soft-Tissue Envelope Thickness for Rhinoplasty: Normative Data and a Predictive Algorithm
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31486840 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring CT scans of 190 patients, nasal skin thickness ranged from 6.7 mm at the root to 2.1 mm at the mid-bridge, and expert surgeons predicted it accurately by eye, most reliably at the tip.

826. 826Assessment of Casual Observers' Willingness to Pay for Increased Attractiveness Through Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30543344 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Surveying 228 observers, the baseline value placed on a rhinoplasty with no change in attractiveness was $3,769.98, rising by $2,353.77 for each standard deviation gained in attractiveness.

827. 827Assessment of Rhinoplasty Outcomes with FACE-Q Rhinoplasty Module: Norwegian Linguistic Validation and Clinical Application in 243 Patients
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 31942405 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     After Norwegian translation of the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module, satisfaction with overall nose size rose from 16.3 to 61.7 percent, though reported difficulty breathing rose from 28.6 to 35 percent.

828. 828Assessment of the Influence of "Other-Race Effect" on Visual Attention and Perception of Attractiveness Before and After Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30629094 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Using eye tracking with 134 observers and ratings from another 134, white graders saw an attractiveness gain after rhinoplasty in both white and Latin American patients, while Latin American graders saw a gain only in their own race.

829. 829Association Between Pain and Patient Satisfaction After Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31536105 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 98 patients surveyed a month after rhinoplasty, mean oxycodone use was 5.2 tablets against prescriptions of 10 to 40, and among purely functional patients less pain than expected tracked with a better perceived breathing result.

830. 830Association of Periosteal Sweeping vs Periosteal Preservation With Early Periorbital Sequelae Among Patients Undergoing External Perforating Osteotomy During Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30789649 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 28 patients treated one way on each side of the nose, preserving the membrane over the bone rather than sweeping it produced significantly less eyelid swelling and bruising on day 1, though the difference faded by day 7.

831. 831Beyond the L-Strut: Redefining the Biomechanics of Rhinoplasty Using Topographic Optimization Modeling
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 30380010 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that the traditional L-shaped septal strut is mechanically weaker than intact septum and concentrates stress at its 90 degree corner, and that engineering modeling can define a better shape.

832. 832Changes in Opioid Prescribing Habits for Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31600382 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     After Vermont opioid legislation took effect in July 2017, opioid tablets prescribed after nasal surgery fell from 17.5 to 9.7 per patient with no increase in pain complaints, calls, or second prescriptions.

833. 833Changes in the Indices of Body Image Concern, Sexual Self-Esteem and Sexual Body Image in Females Undergoing Cosmetic Rhinoplasty: A Single-Group Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30805690 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 40 women assessed before and after cosmetic rhinoplasty, body image concern improved significantly, while sexual self-esteem and sexual body image showed no significant change.

834. 834Clinical Application of Three-Dimensionally Printed Biomaterial Polycaprolactone (PCL) in Augmentation Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30498936 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 101 patients receiving a 3D-printed dissolvable polycaprolactone mesh, 98.0 percent showed no infection or abnormal foreign body reaction, and biopsies at 20 months showed new cartilage-like tissue growing around the mesh.

835. 835Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of sub mucosal Partial Inferior Turbinectomy and Out fracture of Inferior Turbinate in the Nasal Respiratory Function of Rhinoplasty Patients
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31263933 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 110 rhinoplasty patients randomized to two turbinate techniques, both improved breathing, but removing tissue from under the lining gave significantly better symptom scores from 2 months through 12 months than simply pushing the turbinate sideways.

836. 836Comparison of Micro-Computed Tomography and Clinical Computed Tomography Protocols for Visualization of Nasal Cartilage Before Surgical Planning for Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30730533 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a single cadaver nose, high-resolution micro-CT showed all three nasal cartilages accurately against the tissue reference, while clinical CT scanners could reliably distinguish only the septal cartilage.

837. 837Component Restoration in the Unilateral Intermediate Cleft Tip Rhinoplasty: Technique and Long-Term Outcomes
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 30601327 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 50 children with one-sided cleft lip and palate, a technique correcting each abnormal nasal component individually improved all four measured nasal relationships and held that improvement for at least 3 years.

838. 838Current Practical Concepts for Using Rib in Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30759459 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of how to harvest and work with rib cartilage in revision rhinoplasty, arguing the aim is a natural well-proportioned nose rather than one bulked out with grafts.

839. 839Disparities in NOSE Scores and Surgical Approaches among Patients Undergoing Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30566989 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 116 functional rhinoplasty patients, breathing score improvement did not differ significantly by insurance type, though Medicaid patients trended toward greater improvement and were more often operated after trauma or previous surgery.

840. 840Effect of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Diced Cartilage's Viability in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31307095 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 40 patients randomized to receive diced cartilage with or without injectable platelet-rich fibrin, graft thickness loss between week 1 and month 3 was 0.58 mm with it and 0.82 mm without.

841. 841Ethnic Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31470460 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that with migration and interracial mixing, ethnic rhinoplasty should be planned from a patient's actual anatomy and wishes rather than from the ethnic category they are assigned to.

842. 842Evaluation of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30489601 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 5 randomized trials with 589 participants, preventive antibiotics given before or after rhinoplasty made no significant difference to infection, with a pooled risk ratio of 0.92.

843. 843Evaluation of Measurement Properties of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30605215 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Appraising 33 studies covering 12 rhinoplasty questionnaires against consensus standards, the NOSE scale was selected as the best instrument for breathing outcomes, with FACE-Q and the SCHNOS aesthetic subscale recommended for further study.

844. 844Free Diced Cartilage: Tips and Tricks of a Customized Procedure in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 30859027 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short technique article on harvesting and preparing free diced cartilage, extending its use beyond the bridge of the nose to other sites including the tip.

845. 845Functional/Aesthetic Measures of Patient Satisfaction After Rhinoplasty: A Review
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 30722008 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of five rhinoplasty questionnaires that cover both breathing and appearance, arguing that these combined instruments are more useful than measures addressing only one aspect.

846. 846Gender-confirming Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2019 · PMID 30940391 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that the surgical technique of gender-confirming rhinoplasty is almost the same as for cisgender patients, but that the assessment and care surrounding it differ substantially.

847. 847High Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Moderate to Severe Appearance-Related Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Among Rhinoplasty Candidates
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30607575 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 50 rhinoplasty candidates already showing excessive preoccupation with appearance, 24 (48 percent) had body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and 27 (54 percent) had moderate to severe appearance-related obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

848. 848How to Reduce the Probability of a Pollybeak Deformity in Primary Rhinoplasty: A Single-Center Experience
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 30907809 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe two techniques for preventing fullness above the tip in patients with thick skin, reporting a series of 74 patients treated with a modified supratip suture and 21 with direct skin excision over 5 years.

849. 849In-House Manufacture of Sterilizable, Scaled, Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Models for Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 29982464 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a protocol producing sterilizable 3D printed models of a patient's nose before and after a planned rhinoplasty, used in 12 patients at a materials cost of about $5.00 per set.

850. 850Influence of the Subjective Body Image on the Outcome of Functional Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30264272 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 87 patients having breathing-focused rhinoplasty, satisfaction correlated with how they rated their nose's appearance at each time point, but their preoperative appearance score did not predict later satisfaction.

851. 851Measuring Projection of Nasal Tip with Syringe in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30242461 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short technique note describing how a modified syringe can be used to measure how far the nasal tip projects, before and during surgery.

852. 852New Technologies in Rhinoplasty: A Comprehensive Workflow for Computer-assisted Planning and Execution
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 31044106 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors present a bottom-up workflow for complex cleft rhinoplasty that plans the bony foundation first, then carries the plan into surgery using printed graft templates, guided bone cuts and intraoperative navigation.

853. 853Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Graft-based Technique
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 31624669 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 70 consecutive patients treated with hyaluronic acid placed to reproduce the grafts used in surgery, no complications occurred, 2 needed a touch-up at 15 days, and FACE-Q scores improved significantly in all domains.

854. 854Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: Nasal Grid Analysis and Nasal Injecting Protocol
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 30531619 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 150 consecutive filler patients treated using a nasal grid to guide quantity and injection sequence, the complication rate was 1.82 percent and 98.35 percent scored their correction 8 to 10 out of 10.

855. 855Objective Assessment of Nose Tip Light Reflections in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30903253 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 40 operated noses against 20 unoperated ones judged good-looking, the operated group had lower brightness ratios at the tip and lower satisfaction scores, and the two measures correlated positively.

856. 856Once Upon a Rhinoplasty: The History of the "Queen" of Facial Plastic Surgery
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31470461 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Adamson and Gantous present a global history of rhinoplasty across millennia, from its origins in punishment and disease to modern practice, acknowledging that many accepted historical "truths" rest on the accounts of past narrators.

857. 857Onlay Fascial Grafts to Silicone-Polytetrafluorethylene Composite Implants in Augmentation Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Study of 241 Cases
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 31329818 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 64 patients whose composite nasal implant was covered with a temporal fascia graft against 177 without, overall complications fell from 14.7 to 7.8 percent and redness reactions from 6.2 percent to none.

858. 858Opioid Prescription Patterns After Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30193252 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A data analysis of electronic medical records and a state prescription registry examining what opioids were prescribed for pain in the 3 weeks after rhinoplasty; the published abstract is one sentence and reports no results.

859. 859Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Postoperative Edema in Thick-Skinned Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30288563 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a randomized placebo-controlled trial of 48 thick-skinned rhinoplasty patients, oral isotretinoin gave significantly better cosmetic results at 3 and 6 months, but no difference remained at 12 months.

860. 860Outcomes in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30759460 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the tools available for measuring rhinoplasty outcomes, arguing that the operation affects three things at once, shape, function and the patient's psychology, and all three need measuring.

861. 861Perspectives of Facial Plastic Surgeons on Opioid Dependence in Rhinoplasty Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31291664 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a survey of 164 facial plastic surgeons, 86.96 percent said opioid dependence is not a problem in rhinoplasty patients, and 25.17 percent prescribe more than 25 opioid tablets after the operation.

862. 862Postoperative Ecchymosis and Edema After Creation of Subperiosteal Tunnels in Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30589927 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 34 patients each acting as their own control, creating subperiosteal tunnels before bone cuts on one randomly chosen side produced no clinically significant reduction in bruising or swelling on days 2 or 7.

863. 863Primary Open Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 31246835 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A continuing education article with videos covering open rhinoplasty technique, including component dorsal reduction, tip shaping and rotation, and alar base surgery.

864. 864Reevaluating the Current Model of Rhinoplasty Training and Future Directions: A Role for Focused, Maneuver-Specific Simulation
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 31568292 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Surveying 138 North American plastic surgery residents, 72% of seniors reported adequate rhinoplasty exposure but 73.9% had never performed a key step more than five times, and the three hardest steps were osteotomy (76.1%), caudal septum work (65.2%) and tip sutures (55.8%).

865. 865Relationship of Sociodemographic Factors and Outcomes in Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30654390 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 341 functional rhinoplasty patients, no sociodemographic factor, including age, gender, race, employment, income or marital status, significantly affected breathing score improvement, complications, or revision rates.

866. 866Rhinoplasty and External Nasal Splinting: Is It Really a Must?
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 31592389 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 211 rhinoplasties done with tape dressing only and no external splint, revision was needed in 3.48 percent and 79.60 percent of patients had a narrower nasal bone width afterward.

867. 867Role of Fresh Frozen Cartilage in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 31461014 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 50 revision rhinoplasty patients grafted with fresh frozen non-irradiated donor rib cartilage, there was one infection (2 percent) and no warping or extrusion over an average follow-up of 3.35 months.

868. 868Role of Spreader Flaps in Rhinoplasty: Analysis of Patients Undergoing Correction for Severe Septal Deviation with Long-Term Follow-Up
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30868305 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 264 patients randomized to four techniques for severe septal deviation, combining spreader flaps with spreader grafts gave the best correction of the deviation angle and held it close to straight over long-term follow-up.

869. 869Role of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss and Postoperative Edema and Ecchymosis in Primary Elective Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30605219 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 4 randomized trials with 271 patients, tranexamic acid reduced blood loss during rhinoplasty by a mean of 41.6 mL, and three studies also showed less bruising and swelling afterward.

870. 870Scroll Reconstruction: Fine Tuning of the Interface Between Middle and Lower Thirds in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 29394311 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 364 consecutive primary open rhinoplasties by one surgeon, 329 received some form of scroll reconstruction, including every deviated nose and 88 percent of straight ones.

871. 871Skin Necrosis following Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 30881829 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A report of two patients who developed skin death on the bridge of the nose after rhinoplasty, presented against a stated overall rhinoplasty complication rate of 8 to 15 percent.

872. 872Social Perception of the Nasal Dorsal Contour in Male Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31219525 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Shown 12 simulated male profiles, 503 internet respondents judged a slightly scooped ("ski slope") nose with a 130-degree nasofrontal angle and 97-degree nasolabial angle the most attractive, and a humped nose with 140 and 105 degrees the oldest, least approachable, least attractive and least healthy.

873. 873Supercooled Liquid Serum Physiologic Solution Instantly Crystallized on the Nurse Table Used for Cooling of Periorbital Region During Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30535556 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe supercooling sterile saline so it stays liquid below freezing, then striking the bag to crystallize it into moldable snow-like ice for cooling around the eyes during rhinoplasty.

874. 874Superior-Based Transposition Flap: A Novel Technique in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 30107387 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 367 patients, instead of trimming away the upper part of the tip cartilage, the author folded it as a flap over the remaining cartilage to reshape and support the tip while leaving the scroll area intact.

875. 875Synkinesis Between Orbicularis Oculi and Procerus Muscles: Video Presentation of an Unusual Type of Aberrant Innervation after Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30327854 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Two women developed involuntary contraction of the muscle between the eyebrows whenever they blinked, 4 and 5 months after cosmetic rhinoplasty, and both were treated successfully with botulinum toxin A.

876. 876The Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Nasal Skin Thickness in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31307096 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 38 primary open rhinoplasty patients, a platelet-rich fibrin membrane laid over the framework was associated with less skin thickness above the tip at one week, with no difference by three months.

877. 877The Importance of Multiple, Different Rhinoplasty Consultations in Patient Selection
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31139911 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 50 patients who consulted 3 surgeons against 50 who consulted 4 or more, satisfaction 6 months after surgery was 82 percent in the first group and 68.92 percent in the second.

878. 878The Joint Tip Graft: A Joint Support for Rim, Facet and Infratip Lobule in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30783724 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 30 primary rhinoplasty patients randomly split into two groups, those receiving a new single graft spanning both tip cartilages had significantly brighter facet areas and a smoother light transition at 6 months.

879. 879The Probable Reasons for Dorsal Hump Problems following Let-Down/Push-Down Rhinoplasty and Solution Proposals
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 31461007 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 520 dorsal preservation rhinoplasties, a visible hump returned in 63 patients within 1 to 4 months, and 18 of those needed a second operation.

880. 880The Use of Spreader Grafts or Spreader Flaps-or Not-in Hump Reduction Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31639871 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of when to use spreader grafts or spreader flaps to rebuild the middle of the nose after hump reduction, covering the anatomy, the indications, the techniques, and the complications of graft use.

881. 881Three-dimensional Morphing and Its Added Value in the Rhinoplasty Consult
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 30859032 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 172 rhinoplasty candidates, 95 percent considered 3D simulation an improvement over 2D, while the two surgeons found it added value in 66 and 74 percent of patients.

882. 882Unilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity: Foundation-Based Approach to Primary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2019 · PMID 31688761 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 102 infants whose cleft nose was corrected by rebuilding the foundation without dissecting the tip cartilages, nasal form matched normal controls immediately after surgery and again at age 5, with only two revisions elected.

883. 883Unique Uses of SPY: Revision Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019 · PMID 31624661 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case report in which laser angiography showed poor blood flow to the nasal tip after structural grafts were placed, then confirmed that topical nitroglycerin restored it, allowing the grafts to stay in place.

884. 884Use of Bone-Cartilaginous Unit in Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2019 · PMID 30517591 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 40 revision patients with insufficient septal cartilage, a composite graft of septal bone with attached cartilage improved the nasolabial angle and middle nasal third, with 85 percent reporting no or mild obstruction afterward.

885. 885Use of Mastoid Periosteum Graft in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31139910 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 62 patients grafted with periosteum taken from behind the ear, the 21 followed beyond 6 months scored 2.8 out of 4 on aesthetic outcome, with better results when cartilage was placed underneath.

886. 886Use of Tissue Expander for Contracted Scarred Saddle Deformity Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 30566988 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In four adults with collapsed noses and heavily scarred skin, a tissue expander was inserted along the bridge and inflated over 3 weeks, then removed and the nose rebuilt with rib grafts.

887. 887Vertical Alar Folding (VAF): A Useful Technique for Correction of Long and Concave Lateral Crura in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019 · PMID 31346711 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 83 patients followed a mean of 26.7 months, folding the tip cartilage vertically to shorten and stiffen it required no technique-related revision, and 90.3 percent reported satisfaction with the result.

888. 888A Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ARTISS Human Fibrin Sealant in External Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29340750 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a pilot study of 9 randomized patients, those who received a human fibrin sealant during open rhinoplasty reported significantly higher self-esteem at 1 month and 6 months after surgery.

889. 889Adjuvant Therapy for Revision Rhinoplasty of Contracted Nose Using Polydeoxyribonucleotide and Invasive Bipolar Radiofrequency
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 29464170 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 30 patients with a contracted nose, 8 sessions of injections plus radiofrequency before surgery softened the skin enough to close the revision without tension, and 8 further sessions afterward improved residual tip dimpling and contracture.

890. 890An Alternative Rhinoplasty Technique: Rotational Spreader Flap ("Rabbit Flap")
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29124376 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 24 patients, a flap made from the upper edge of the tip cartilage and rotated into the middle of the nose produced significant improvement in satisfaction scores, nasal axis deviation, and nasolabial angle at 1 year.

891. 891Assessment of Functional Rhinoplasty with Spreader Grafting Using Acoustic Rhinomanometry and Validated Outcome Measurements
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 29707440 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 38 patients with internal nasal valve insufficiency treated with spreader grafts, the average minimal cross-sectional area of the nose increased significantly and all patients reported functional improvement on the NOSE scale.

892. 892Association Between Mental Health Status and Patient Satisfaction With the Functional Outcomes of Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29450446 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 88 rhinoplasty patients, the 24 with poor preoperative mental well-being had similar improvements in breathing at 6 months as the 64 with normal well-being, on both questionnaires and airflow measurements.

893. 893Association of Autologous Costal Cartilage Harvesting Technique With Donor-Site Pain in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 28975239 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 19 patients, harvesting rib cartilage by separating the muscle bluntly rather than cutting it with electrocautery gave significantly lower chest pain scores on multiple days out to 45 days after surgery.

894. 894Association of Nasal Tip Rotation Outcome Estimation With the New Domes Technique in Primary Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29470562 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 323 primary rhinoplasties by one surgeon, each millimeter of dome lateralization produced a mean 3.6 degrees of tip rotation, allowing the final rotation angle to be estimated from the preoperative plan.

895. 895Association of Rhinoplasty With Perceived Attractiveness, Success, and Overall Health
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29049490 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     473 blinded observers rating 13 patients' faces before or after rhinoplasty judged the postoperative faces significantly more attractive, more successful, and healthier, with attractiveness shifting an average of 14 rank positions out of 100.

896. 896Augmentation Rhinoplasty Using Silicone Implants
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 · PMID 30005785 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review arguing that silicone implants can be used safely to build up the nasal bridge if precautions are taken, and noting that reported complication rates vary widely with surgeon experience, technique, and implant design.

897. 897Cerci-Adson-Brown Tissue Forceps: A New Design for Better Crafting the Grafts in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 30349796 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     No abstract was published for this article; the PubMed record carries only a note that supplemental digital content is available in the text, so no findings can be summarized here.

898. 898Cleft Rhinoplasty: Strategies for the Multiply Operated Nose
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29857340 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of revision cleft rhinoplasty, stating that the cleft nose cannot be treated in isolation because lip muscle and scar, bite alignment, and upper jaw deficiency all contribute to its shape.

899. 899Comparison of the Effect of Dexamethasone and Tranexamic Acid, Separately or in Combination on Post-Rhinoplasty Edema and Ecchymosis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 28980055 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a randomized triple-blinded trial of 60 patients, dexamethasone, tranexamic acid, and the two combined each reduced swelling and bruising around the eyes compared with placebo, with no difference between the three active groups.

900. 900Development and Validation of a Brief Four-Component Questionnaire to Identify Patient's Motivation to Undergo Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 30041266 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors distilled three existing rhinoplasty questionnaires into a four-question instrument covering the domains that drive a patient's motivation for surgery, usable within a short outpatient consultation.

901. 901Effects of Rhinoplasty on Labyrinthine Function
     Aesthet Surg J 2018 · PMID 29757361 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 30 rhinoplasty patients who had bone cuts made with a surgical mallet against 10 controls who did not, no significant differences in hearing or balance test results were found one week after surgery.

902. 902Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Female Patients: The Neoclassical Canons Revisited
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29273934 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring photographs of Miss Universe and Miss World nominees from 2005 to 2015 across seven ethnic groups, the authors found that ideal nasal proportions vary by ethnicity rather than following one universal standard.

903. 903Evaluation of A Well-Known Technique with Ultrasound: Dorsal Grafting in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 28840282 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Ultrasound scans of 22 rhinoplasty patients over the first year showed that thickness added by a Turkish delight cartilage graft was significantly greater at 7 days but had returned to baseline by 6 months.

904. 904Evaluation of Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 29135891 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Pooling 8 observational studies, patient satisfaction improved after combined cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty with a standardized mean difference of 5.87, though heterogeneity between studies was 100 percent.

905. 905Evidence-Based Medicine: Current Practices in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 29280883 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A continuing education review of current septorhinoplasty practice, covering nasal analysis, patient selection, common complications, technique choice, and the factors behind poor patient satisfaction.

906. 906Functional and Aesthetic Factors Associated with Revision of Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 30349780 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 732 closed rhinoplasties over 10 years, 62 patients (8.6 percent) needed revision, with preexisting breathing problems and wide or deviated nasal bones raising the risk and camouflage grafts lowering it.

907. 907Functional Compromise in the Middle Vault in the Management of Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29857333 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review describing a general approach to revision breathing surgery, with particular attention to techniques for the middle third of the nose, where cartilage supply and altered anatomy complicate repair.

908. 908Grafting Techniques in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 · PMID 29636151 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case-based review of structural cartilage grafting, arguing that open structure rhinoplasty relies on grafts to resist the shape changes caused over time by gravity and aging.

909. 909Hybrid Approach for Asian Rhinoplasty: Open Approach Without Transcolumellar Incision
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 · PMID 30005784 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a hybrid approach giving the exposure of open rhinoplasty without the external incision across the columella, arguing its main benefit is finer millimeter-level control rather than avoiding a scar.

910. 910Injection Rhinoplasty Using Filler
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 · PMID 30005788 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A technique review of nasal filler injection, specifying the deep fatty layer as the correct plane to avoid blocking a blood vessel, and giving an injection order of radix, rhinion, tip, then supratip.

911. 911Integrated Management of the Thick-Skinned Rhinoplasty Patient
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29409097 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors grade nasal skin into three types before surgery based on elasticity, oiliness, pore size and laxity, and match a before, during and after treatment plan to each type.

912. 912Long-term Outcomes of Subtotal Septal Reconstruction in Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 28910438 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 144 patients who had the septal support structure largely rebuilt, breathing scores improved in all 5 NOSE categories and 3D imaging showed no significant loss of nasal length or projection over a mean follow-up of 613.5 days.

913. 913Medial Osteoectomy as a Routine Procedure in Rhinoplasty: Six-Year Experience with an Innovative Technique
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 28779410 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 135 rhinoplasty patients, removing a strip of nasal bone with a pair of pliers instead of cutting it with an osteotome and hammer gave favorable results in 98.5 percent, with 2 patients needing revision.

914. 914Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty: Update
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 30656100 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A brief overview of Middle Eastern rhinoplasty, stating that demand is higher in these cultures than for other aesthetic procedures and that the goal is meeting the patient's aims while preserving their ethnic features.

915. 915Opioid Use by Patients After Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29121158 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 20 to 30 opioid tablets prescribed after rhinoplasty, 62 patients used a mean of 8.7, about 40 percent of what they were given, and only 3 patients (5 percent) needed a refill.

916. 916Orthognathic Surgery and Rhinoplasty: Simultaneous or Staged?
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 29369984 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 163 orthognathic surgery patients, 41.7 percent also had rhinoplasty, and 82.4 percent of those were staged as a separate later operation, particularly when the jaw was moved a significant distance.

917. 917Personalized 3D Printed Surgical Tool for Guiding the Chisel during Hump Reduction in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 29616168 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe a six-step workflow for designing and 3D printing a patient-specific guide that directs the chisel during hump removal, allowing a single-step bone cut instead of the usual multistep one.

918. 918Postoperative Care in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 30593070 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review setting out the aftercare schedule for rhinoplasty: close monitoring in the first 24 hours, removal of sutures, cast and splints in the first week, and follow-up at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.

919. 919Prevention of Emergence Agitation with Ketamine in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29464385 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 140 randomized rhinoplasty patients, agitation on waking from anesthesia occurred in 54.3 percent of the saline group versus 8.6 percent of those given low-dose ketamine before the end of surgery.

920. 920Reducing Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty: Literature Review and Personal Approach
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29409099 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A literature review of measures to reduce swelling and bruising around the eyes after rhinoplasty, closing with the author's own recommendations; the abstract names no specific measure or result.

921. 921Rhinoplasty for South East Asian Nose
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 · PMID 30005794 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review describing the South East Asian nose as small with thick skin, a low bridge, wide hanging nostrils, a bulbous tip and a retracted premaxilla, and listing the operative steps used to address each.

922. 922Rhinoplasty with Barbed Threads
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 30881784 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Since 2003 the authors have used barbed threads in approximately 1,200 rhinoplasties to project the tip and lengthen the bridge, reporting a significant increase in tip projection measured from profile photographs beyond 6 months.

923. 923Rhinoplasty-Do Patients and Surgeons See the Same? A Double-Blind Study with 100 Randomized Patients
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 30041267 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 100 patients rating their own noses against ratings by two surgeons and four lay observers, there was no statistical agreement, and surgeons scored the noses almost 1 point higher out of 10 than patients did themselves.

924. 924Septal Extension Graft in Asian Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018 · PMID 30005789 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the septal extension graft, which sets tip projection, shape and rotation by extending the septum forward, and of the septal L-strut extension graft used for small noses and for shortened noses after implant surgery.

925. 925Systematic Review of Quality-of-Life Measurement After Aesthetic Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 30019242 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of 62 studies measuring quality of life after cosmetic rhinoplasty published between 2002 and 2017, only 17 met the authors' quality criteria, and 16 different questionnaires were in use across them.

926. 926The 10-Item Standardized Cosmesis and Health Nasal Outcomes Survey (SCHNOS) for Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 28880988 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors developed and validated SCHNOS, a 10-question survey covering both breathing and appearance after rhinoplasty, field tested in 191 patients with excellent internal consistency in both domains.

927. 927The Art of Camouflage: When Can a Revision Rhinoplasty Be Nonsurgical?
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29857337 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review noting rhinoplasty revision rates of up to 20 percent and arguing that injectable fillers can address minor deformities that bother a patient but do not justify a second operation.

928. 928The Keystone: Consistency in Restoring the Aesthetic Dorsum in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 29369988 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short technique article on the keystone, the junction of six anatomical structures between the bony and cartilaginous parts of the nose, arguing that equalizing width across it prevents the inverted V deformity.

929. 929The More the Merrier? Should Antibiotics be Used for Rhinoplasty and Septorhinoplasty?-A Review
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 · PMID 30534507 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Reviewing 10 studies, the authors conclude antibiotics do not reduce infection in straightforward rhinoplasty, while in complex revision cases postoperative antibiotics cut the infection rate from 27 percent to 8 percent.

930. 930The Nasal Ligaments and Tip Support in Rhinoplasty: An Anatomical Study
     Aesthet Surg J 2018 · PMID 29365051 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Dissecting 24 fresh cadavers, the authors confirmed five nasal ligaments, failed to find two ligaments commonly assumed to exist, and showed the tip domes sit an average 5.7 mm above the anterior septal angle with no direct support from it.

931. 931The Public Face of Rhinoplasty: Impact on Perceived Attractiveness and Personality
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 30252808 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 264 survey responses judging before and after photographs of 10 women, postoperative images scored significantly higher on 10 of 11 traits, including trustworthiness, confidence and intelligence, and lower only on aggressiveness.

932. 932The Revision Rhinoplasty Consult: The Art of Managing Expectations
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29857339 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A commentary on how to conduct the revision rhinoplasty consultation, noting that success has long been judged anecdotally and that "revision" is best defined as a return to surgery to correct a functional or aesthetic problem arising from the original operation.

933. 933The Risk of Skin Necrosis Following Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection in Patients With a History of Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2018 · PMID 29506052 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     All seven patients treated at one Iranian centre over two years for skin necrosis after facial hyaluronic acid filler had undergone cosmetic rhinoplasty more than three years earlier, supporting the view that an operated nose has a compromised blood supply that raises filler risk.

934. 934The Use of Bone Dust to Correct the Open Roof Deformity in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 29879004 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 240 patients, bone dust harvested from the removed hump was used to fill the gap left across the bridge instead of cutting the bones inward, with no resorption or displacement detected on follow-up.

935. 935Three-Dimensional Imaging in Rhinoplasty: A Comparison of the Simulated versus Actual Result
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29789868 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 40 patients simulated with VECTRA 3D imaging, a blinded physician panel preferred the actual surgical result over the simulation in 77.5% of cases, and actual tips were more projected than simulated.

936. 936Three-Dimensional Printed Facial Models in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29466810 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe combining 3D photography with 3D printing to produce life-size physical models of a patient's face for use in consultation and during surgery, with survey responses reported as universally positive.

937. 937Three-Dimensional Printing in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2018 · PMID 29794699 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe converting 3D photographs into 3D printed, patient-specific, life-size models for use in preoperative counseling or as a reference during rhinoplasty.

938. 938Tongue-in-Groove Technique for Rhinoplasty: Technical Refinements and Considerations
     Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 30216946 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the tongue-in-groove technique, which uses sutures to bind the tip cartilages to the septum to set rotation and projection, addressing the criticisms that it stiffens the tip and pulls the columella upward.

939. 939Treatment of Nasal Deviation With Underlying Bony Asymmetry Secondary to Augmentation Rhinoplasty in Asian Patients
     Aesthet Surg J 2018 · PMID 29394321 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 15 women whose nose looked crooked after implant augmentation, CT scanning showed underlying bony asymmetry in every case, and revision succeeded in 13 over an average 11.2 months of follow-up.

940. 940Trends in Rhinoplasty Research: A 20-Year Bibliometric Analysis
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29717338 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 1,244 rhinoplasty articles published from 1994 to 2013, 75.6 percent were at the two weakest evidence levels, and the proportion of aesthetic rather than reconstructive topics rose significantly over the period.

941. 941Use of Routine Prospective Functional and Aesthetic Patient Satisfaction Measurements in Secondary Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 30326520 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 66 cleft lip rhinoplasty patients with sufficient follow-up, mean NOSE breathing scores improved from 30.8 to 19.2 and Utrecht Questionnaire scores from 13.1 to 7.1, both P below .001.

942. 942Usefulness of Cross-Linked Human Acellular Dermal Matrix as an Implant for Dorsal Augmentation in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2018 · PMID 29124378 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 18 patients followed 8 to 38 months, processed donated human dermis used to build up the bridge held its height except in the two patients where it was placed under the periosteum, with mean satisfaction 81.02 out of 100.

943. 943Advances in Technology for Functional Rhinoplasty: The Next Frontier
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2017 · PMID 28340656 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of two computer modeling technologies, finite element modeling and computational fluid dynamics, that simulate nasal structure and airflow and could support patient-specific surgical planning.

944. 944Advocating the Use of Absorbable Sutures for Columellar Incisions Following Open Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28204928 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors recommend closing the columellar incision after open rhinoplasty with rapidly absorbable stitches, which fall off on their own 10 to 14 days later instead of needing removal.

945. 945Asian Cleft Rhinoplasty: The Open Structural Approach
     Aesthet Surg J 2017 · PMID 29149246 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 35 Asian cleft patients operated between 2010 and 2015 with a fully autologous open structural technique, mean follow-up was 23 months and the authors report high satisfaction with low complication and revision rates.

946. 946Assessment of Aesthetic Results of 100 Patients Who Underwent Rhinoplasty-Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2017 · PMID 29062632 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 100 patients surveyed a mean of 6.8 years after cosmetic rhinoplasty, 93 percent scored above 50 percent on a validated satisfaction questionnaire, with a mean score of 82.4 percent.

947. 947Association of Increasing Nasal Tip Projection With Lip Position in Primary Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28418453 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 20 patients whose nasal tip projection was increased, 18 (90%) showed a measurable increase in upper lip projection, with the Z angle decreasing by 2.7 degrees.

948. 948Autologous vs Irradiated Homologous Costal Cartilage as Graft Material in Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28334327 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 63 patients grafted with their own rib cartilage against 20 grafted with irradiated donor rib cartilage, notable resorption occurred in 3 percent versus 30 percent and aesthetic satisfaction was much higher with the patient's own cartilage.

949. 949Columellar Scar Perception in Open Rhinoplasty. Interplay of Scar Awareness, Body Cathexis and Patient Satisfaction
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28008458 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 91 open rhinoplasty patients, only 12 spontaneously reported the scar between their nostrils, and awareness of it was linked to lower body satisfaction scores rather than to dissatisfaction with the operation.

950. 950Delayed-Onset Edematous Foreign Body Granulomas 40 Years After Augmentation Rhinoplasty by Silicone Implant Combined with Liquid Silicone Injection
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28130558 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A single case report of swollen inflammatory nodules appearing 40 years after a nose augmentation that combined a silicone implant with liquid silicone injection, the longest such interval reported.

951. 951Does the Supine Position Affect the Nasal Profile in Rhinoplasty Patients? A Comparison of Nasal Anthropometric Measurements in Different Body Positions
     Aesthet Surg J 2017 · PMID 29040369 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing upright and lying-down imaging in 103 rhinoplasty patients, only the nasofrontal angle differed significantly, meaning the nose does change shape on the operating table, mainly at the root.

952. 952Effects of the Rhinoplasty Maneuvers on Upper Lip Position and Incisor Show
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28032172 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 76 patients, three rhinoplasty steps, the columella strut, extended spreader graft, and depressor septi nasi release, were followed by a significant decrease in how much upper tooth showed when smiling.

953. 953Essential Anatomy and Evaluation for Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2017 · PMID 28340646 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of the nasal anatomy and diagnostic tools a surgeon needs in order to find the specific cause of a blocked nose before operating on it.

954. 954Extended Alar Contour Grafts: An Evolution of the Lateral Crural Strut Graft Technique in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28953723 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe the extended alar contour graft, a technique combining two existing tip grafts to support the nostril rim and stop the tip looking isolated from the rest of the nose.

955. 955Free Diced Cartilage: A New Application of Diced Cartilage Grafts in Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28574946 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Among 446 patients, revision for bridge irregularities within 7 months occurred in 5.2 percent using free diced cartilage alone, 8.2 percent using fascia with or without diced cartilage, and 25 percent using the classic diced cartilage in fascia technique.

956. 956Functional Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2017 · PMID 28340650 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that successful breathing surgery depends on examining three structures, the septum and the internal and external nasal valves, and treating whichever is obstructing.

957. 957Immunohistochemical Analysis of Capsular Contracture in Silicone Implant Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28715530 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A case series examining the immunohistochemical features of capsular contracture in patients who had silicone implant rhinoplasty; the published abstract is a single sentence and reports no findings.

958. 958Implications of Facial Asymmetry in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28841612 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors report that nasal deviation is closely related to facial asymmetry, that the wider side of the face is also the shorter side, and that the nose tends to deviate away from the wider side.

959. 959Incidence and Preoperative Risk Factors for Major Complications in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Analysis of 4978 Patients
     Aesthet Surg J 2017 · PMID 28472446 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 4,978 rhinoplasty patients in a prospective multicenter database, major complications occurred in 0.7 percent, and the risk rose with age 40 or over and with each additional cosmetic procedure performed at the same time.

960. 960Injection of Compressed Diced Cartilage in the Correction of Secondary and Primary Rhinoplasty: A New Technique with 12 Years' Experience
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 29068924 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 3,182 rhinoplasties over 12 years using a purpose-designed syringe that compresses diced cartilage before injection, graft take was complete in 3,125 patients (98.2 percent), with partial resorption in 0.65 percent and overcorrection in 1.13 percent.

961. 961Interest in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Scale
     Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28388802 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across four studies with 463 participants, the authors built and validated a questionnaire measuring interest in cosmetic rhinoplasty, with higher scores linked to lower self-esteem and higher depression scores.

962. 962Management of Pediatric Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2017 · PMID 28340652 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review stating that nasal surgery in children, usually after trauma, can be done safely in selected patients with a deliberate plan that avoids growth centres, while admitting that long-term growth effects remain poorly understood.

963. 963Managing Alar Flare in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 29068925 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Rohrich's group classifies alar flare into three types by nostril rim shape on the base view and matches each to an excision pattern, so the lower nose can be narrowed without an operated look.

964. 964Managing the Difficult Soft Tissue Envelope in Facial and Rhinoplasty Surgery
     Aesthet Surg J 2017 · PMID 27965218 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 75 primary rhinoplasty patients, a simple "skin pinch test" at the nasolabial fold sorted skin into thin, normal and thick categories that matched ultrasound-measured dermal thickness (0.7, 1.1 and 1.4 mm at the fold; 0.3, 0.5 and 0.9 mm at the keystone).

965. 965Midvault Reconstruction in Primary Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28388792 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review of when and how to rebuild the middle third of the nose during a first rhinoplasty, naming the spreader graft, described since the 1980s, as the gold standard for repair.

966. 966Optimal Costal Cartilage Graft Selection According to Cartilage Shape: Anatomical Considerations for Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 29195250 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Measuring 96 cadaveric rib cartilages, the authors found the fifth is the straightest and best suited to bridge onlay grafts, while the sixth and especially the seventh curve most sharply and suit L-shaped grafts.

967. 967Orthognathic Surgery and Rhinoplasty to Address Nasomaxillary Hypoplasia
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 29068927 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A staged treatment description for underdevelopment of the nose and upper jaw, moving the jaw forward and downward first with orthognathic surgery, then reshaping the nose in a second operation.

968. 968Patient-Specific Augmentation Rhinoplasty Using a Three-Dimensional Simulation Program and Three-Dimensional Printing
     Aesthet Surg J 2017 · PMID 28520846 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Ten custom silicone nasal implants made from 3D printed molds matched their computer designs to within 0.07 mm, and 7 patients underwent surgery with scans confirming implant position.

969. 969Preoperative Simulation in Planning Rhinoplasty: Evaluation from Patients' and Surgeons' Perspectives
     Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28571070 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     An online survey of surgeons and prospective patients found that experienced surgeons were significantly more confident using computer simulations, while less experienced ones feared being held to a visual contract.

970. 970Preventing Soft-Tissue Triangle Collapse in Modern Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28654592 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The senior author sets out five steps to prevent notching of the soft-tissue triangle, the small area just inside the top of each nostril that has no cartilage support.

971. 971Primary Septal Cartilage Graft for the Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28098711 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Comparing 39 children who received a septal cartilage rim graft during their first cleft nose repair with 59 who did not, the graft group had greater nostril height and nasal dome height and more consistent nostril shape.

972. 972Revision Rhinoplasty: Retrospective Chart Review Analysis of Deformities and Surgical Maneuvers in Patients with Nasal Airway Obstruction-Five Years of Experience
     Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28571072 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 46 revision rhinoplasties done for blocked breathing, 91.3 percent of the obstruction traced to a deviated septum or nasal valve dysfunction, and mean NOSE scores of 61 improved from the first postoperative month.

973. 973Rhinoplasty Refinements: The Role of the Open Approach
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28953724 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A video case article demonstrating a sequence of open rhinoplasty maneuvers, including component dorsal reduction, midvault rebuilding, tip suture reshaping, tip deprojection, and alar contour grafts.

974. 974Rhinoplasty Results Are Influenced by Non-nasal Features
     Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28388800 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Using 16 sets of photographs in which eyes and lips were digitally swapped between patients, surgeons rated rhinoplasty results as better when the surrounding face was more attractive.

975. 975Rhinoplasty Setsquare Device: A Novel Instrument to Verify Columellar and Nasal Dorsal Position at the Midsagittal Line
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2017 · PMID 28831344 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A single surgeon describes a stainless steel measuring instrument he designed to check, at the end of an operation, that the bridge and the strip between the nostrils sit on the midline rather than judging it by eye.

976. 976Soft and Firm Alloplastic Implants in Rhinoplasty: Why, When and How to Use Them: A Review of 311 Cases
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28127664 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Across 311 rhinoplasties using synthetic implants, infection occurred in 5.57 percent of soft implant cases and 0.1 percent of firm ones, while revision rates ran the other way at 2.7 percent and 7.1 percent.

977. 977Technical and Clinical Considerations for Facial Feminization Surgery With Rhinoplasty and Related Procedures
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 27978554 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 200 consecutive transgender women, feminization rhinoplasty changed the mean frontonasal angle from 133.64 degrees to 149.08 degrees, and mean patient satisfaction was 4 of 5 on a nose feminization scale.

978. 978The Effect of the Short and Floating Columellar Strut Graft and Septocolumellar Suture on Nasal Tip Projection and Rotation in Primary Open Approach Rhinoplasty
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28032151 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In 44 patients split evenly into two groups, adding a short floating columellar strut graft to two septocolumellar sutures gave no measurable extra protection against loss of tip projection or rotation over 1 year.

979. 979The Importance of the Anterior Septal Angle in the Open Dorsal Approach to Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28234832 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors present the anterior septal angle as a fixed landmark to find early in the dissection, arguing it orients the surgeon across all four working regions of the nose and can be moved to change tip projection.

980. 980The Inferior Turbinate in Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2017 · PMID 28340648 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A short review stating that the best treatment for an enlarged inferior turbinate remains disputed, and calling for standardized outcome measures and rigorous clinical trials comparing methods.

981. 981The Versatile Posterior Auricular Fascia in Secondary Rhinoplasty Procedures
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28341947 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe using fascia taken from behind the ear in revision rhinoplasty, either to camouflage tip grafts under thin skin or to add fill to the bridge, with the scar hidden behind the ear.

982. 982Three-Dimensional (3D) Columellar Strut Graft in Rhinoplasty
     Aesthet Surg J 2017 · PMID 28364534 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     In a retrospective series of 78 patients with mean follow-up of 15 months, a Y-shaped columellar strut graft was used to support the tip and all patients were reported satisfied with their tip shape.

983. 983Transparency in Functional Rhinoplasty: Benefits of Routine Prospective Outcome Measurements in a Tertiary Referral Center
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 · PMID 28953719 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A tertiary center enrolled 269 consecutive rhinoplasty referrals into an automated outcome-tracking routine, of whom 171 proved eligible for surgery and 121 had sufficient follow-up feeding a real-time results dashboard.

984. 984Use of Computer Imaging in Rhinoplasty: A Survey of the Practices of Facial Plastic Surgeons
     Aesthetic Plast Surg 2017 · PMID 28432415 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Of 238 American facial plastic surgeons surveyed, 63% used computer imaging in rhinoplasty consultations, 92% of those did the morphing themselves, and about two-thirds gave patients a printout.

985. 985A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-cited Articles in Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27536499 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     Of the 100 most-cited rhinoplasty articles published from 1864 to September 2015, none reached the top two levels of evidence and only 21 used validated outcome measures.

986. 986A Comprehensive Quality-of-Life Instrument for Aesthetic and Functional Rhinoplasty: The RHINO Scale
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27014540 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A new 10-item questionnaire covering both breathing and appearance was tested in 22 rhinoplasty patients, whose mean score rose from 51.4 before surgery to 84.7 afterwards.

987. 987A Practical Approach to Rhinoplasty
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 27018701 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review setting out five principles for rhinoplasty, from systematic analysis and planning through operative execution to critical review of one's own results, focused on the open approach.

988. 988A Predictable Approach for Osteotomy in Rhinoplasty: A New Concept of Open External Osteotomy
     Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27482503 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors describe cutting the nasal bones under direct view instead of blindly, which they say gives more precise control and less bruising and swelling afterward; the abstract reports no patient numbers.

989. 989A Staging System for Revision Rhinoplasty: A Review
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27149684 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A proposed classification for revision rhinoplasty, modelled on cancer staging, grading each case by the anatomical problem, the number of grafts required and the number of previous operations, with patient expectations added separately.

990. 990Aesthetic Outcomes of Alar Base Resection in Asian Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty
     JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27441889 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Among 73 Asian patients having combined sill and alar excision, flaring of the nostril wings resolved in 45 of the 60 who had it (75 percent), with complications in four patients.

991. 991Aesthetic Rhinoplasty as a Surface-Contour Operation: From Analysis to Surgery-Personal Concepts
     Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 28033632 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The senior author presents hybrid endonasal rhinoplasty, an approach that borrows grafting and suturing ideas from open surgery but works through the nostrils, on the argument that patients care about surface contour rather than anatomy.

992. 992Alar Contour Grafts in Rhinoplasty: A Safe and Reproducible Way to Refine Alar Contour Aesthetics
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26710007 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Comparing 50 rhinoplasty patients who received alar contour grafts with 50 who did not, the graft group improved by 0.33 points on a four-point rim assessment while the ungrafted group worsened by 0.32 points.

993. 993An Economical Approach to Ethnic Asian Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26862970 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     In 104 Taiwanese patients, a modified tongue-in-groove technique that shares load across the bridge increased tip projection, nasal length and height significantly at 5.5 months, with persistent tip deviation in five patients (5 percent).

994. 994Anatomical Study of the Lateral Crural Strut Graft in Rhinoplasty and Its Clinical Application
     Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 27277274 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Measuring 16 cadavers before and after the graft was placed, lateral crural strut grafts significantly increased the width of the nasal base, the height from columella to tip, and the cross-sectional area of the nostril.

995. 995Bergamo 3D Rhinoplasty Software: Select, Store, and Share Surgical Maneuvers in a Three-Dimensional Nasal Model
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26818321 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Software that records rhinoplasty operations on a three-dimensional nasal model, offering 669 figures across 230 selectable options, replacing hand-drawn worksheets used since 1989.

996. 996Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Patients Seeking Abdominoplasty, Rhinoplasty, and Rhytidectomy
     Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26818280 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     Among 300 patients seeking three cosmetic operations, symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder were present in 52 percent of the 151 rhinoplasty candidates, the lowest severity of the three groups.

997. 997Chin Advancement, Augmentation, and Reduction as Adjuncts to Rhinoplasty
     Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616715 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

     A review of how the chin is assessed and corrected alongside rhinoplasty, comparing synthetic chin implants with sliding genioplasty, an operation that moves the patient's own chin bone.

998. 998Cleft Lip Repair, Nasoalveolar Molding, and Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 · PMID 27712813 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     A review stating that reshaping the nose at the same time as the first cleft lip repair improves nasal symmetry, and that shaping the infant's nose and gum before surgery improves the outcome further.

999. 999Columellar Aesthetics in Open Rhinoplasty
     Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494576 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

     The authors define six types of columellar disproportion, the strip of tissue between the nostrils, and describe how to correct each one to improve both nostril shape and breathing.

1000. 1000Columellar Incision Scars in Asian Patients Undergoing Open Rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26822626 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 234 Asian open rhinoplasty patients followed at least six months, 14 (6.0 percent) had a problematic scar at the columellar incision, and redness settled after a mean 66.7 days.

1001. 1001Controversies in Revision Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 · PMID 27400847 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of revision rhinoplasty arguing that the patient's own cartilage is the primary graft material despite its limited supply, and that synthetic implants used for augmentation may have devastating consequences.

1002. 1002Costal Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616708 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of when and how rib cartilage is taken for rhinoplasty, covering harvest technique, complications and their management, with illustrative cases.

1003. 1003Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the FACE-Q Scales for Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26605889 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Built and tested with 158 patients in three countries, the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module produced a 10-item nose scale and a 5-item nostril scale that reliably detected improvement after surgery.

1004. 1004Diced Cartilage Graft for Revision Rhinoplasty in a 64-year-old Cleft Patient: A Case Report
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27536492 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      A single case report of a 64-year-old woman with a cleft lip and palate deformity whose revision rhinoplasty used diced rib cartilage, complicated by central-pattern calcification of that rib.

1005. 1005Digital Imaging in Secondary Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 27219263 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 40 secondary rhinoplasty patients, results matched the preoperative digital simulation best at the nasal base, average 2.99, and least well at the nasal tip, average 2.27.

1006. 1006Evolution of Preoperative Rhinoplasty Consult by Computer Imaging
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26862968 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of computer morphing in the rhinoplasty consultation, concluding that its benefits (shared expectations, screening out patients who dislike the proposed change, better-prepared patients) outweigh its risks, and noting the move from 2D to 3D.

1007. 1007Feeling Normal? Long-Term Follow-up of Patients with a Cleft Lip-Palate after Rhinoplasty with the Derriford Appearance Scale (DAS-59)
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27097144 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 26 cleft lip and palate patients who answered a validated appearance questionnaire before and after rhinoplasty, every subscale improved significantly, and facial self-consciousness afterwards matched that of people without clefts.

1008. 1008Harvesting Rib Cartilage in Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616707 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review arguing that the patient's own rib cartilage is the graft of choice for major nasal reconstruction when septal cartilage is insufficient, because it is the most abundant and the most reliable for structural support.

1009. 1009Histology and Long-term Stability of Diced Cartilage Graft for Revision Rhinoplasty in a Cleft Patient
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27482502 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Two pieces of diced cartilage removed from a cleft patient's nose four and a half years after placement were examined under the microscope and found to be living, mature cartilage.

1010. 1010Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy in Rhinoplasty: Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 27556616 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      A systematic review of 58 articles concluded that submucosal resection and radiofrequency ablation best combine lasting relief, preserved nasal lining function, and low complication rates for enlarged inferior turbinates.

1011. 1011Intermediate and Definitive Cleft Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 · PMID 27712816 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      A review of the later nose operations in cleft care, stating that the cleft nose is shaped by structural deficits from birth and that the timing of these operations must be carefully considered.

1012. 1012Interventions to Decrease Postoperative Edema and Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of the Literature
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 27119920 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Reviewing 50 published articles, the authors found agreement that steroids, lowered blood pressure during surgery, cooling and head elevation reduce swelling and bruising, while nasal packing and lifting the bone covering before cuts make both worse.

1013. 1013Isotretinoin Use in Thick-Skinned Rhinoplasty Patients
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 28033642 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The authors describe giving oral isotretinoin after rhinoplasty in patients with thick oily skin, reporting improved tip definition and reduced oil gland activity on photographs taken at 2 years.

1014. 1014Long-Term Results and Refinement of the Turkish Delight Technique for Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty: 25 Years of Experience
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26818276 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 9,398 rhinoplasty patients treated over 25 years with finely diced cartilage wrapped in Surgicel, the author reports no cases of the graft becoming visible late, a problem seen with other tip grafts.

1015. 1015Long-term Results of Combined Rhinoplasty and Septal Perforation Repair
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27491048 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      In 17 patients who had a hole in the nasal septum closed at the same time as rhinoplasty, 15 of 17 (88%) had complete closure with symptom relief over a mean follow-up of 50.9 months.

1016. 1016Microautologous Fat Transplantation for Primary Augmentation Rhinoplasty: Long-Term Monitoring of 198 Asian Patients
      Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 26764261 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 198 Asian patients who had the bridge of the nose built up with transplanted fat rather than cartilage or an implant, 125 (63.1 percent) were satisfied after one to three sessions, with no major complications.

1017. 1017Migrated Implant Causing Refractory Headache in Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26862973 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A case report of a 58-year-old woman with more than a year of headache, traced to a silicone nasal implant that had moved upward 20 years after her augmentation rhinoplasty.

1018. 1018Modern Rhinoplasty: Is There a Place for the Closed Approach?
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494584 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The author argues that the closed, endonasal approach still produces better results than the open approach in some noses, and that every rhinoplasty surgeon should be trained in it.

1019. 1019Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27680521 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      A review of injectable filler treatment of the nose, describing the deep fatty layer as the correct injection plane and naming vascular blockage, tissue death, and blindness as the feared complications.

1020. 1020Objective Comparison of Nasal Tip Contours in the Basal View Between Dome Binding and Hemitransdomal Tip Suture Techniques in Rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27585247 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      In 112 patients, 84 of 90 (93.3%) treated with the hemitransdomal suture had a satisfactory tip contour from below, compared with 5 of 22 (22.7%) treated with the dome binding suture.

1021. 1021Open and Closed Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616691 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of the two main ways into the nose, setting out the anatomy, the incisions available, when each approach is preferable, and the trade-offs in choosing between them.

1022. 1022Options for Middle Vault and Dorsum Restoration after Hump Removal in Primary Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494581 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The authors compare the two main ways to rebuild the middle of the nose after a hump is removed, spreader grafts and spreader flaps, and offer an algorithm for choosing between them for each patient.

1023. 1023Outcome of Nasal Valve Obstruction After Functional and Aesthetic-Functional Rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26660141 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 79 patients treated by 12 surgeons for nasal valve insufficiency, breathing scores improved by a mean 48.6 points at three months, and adding cosmetic work made no difference to that improvement.

1024. 1024Patient Satisfaction After Rhinoplasty: A Social Media Analysis
      Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 26063834 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 2,326 online patient reviews of first-time rhinoplasty, overall satisfaction was 83.6 percent, but men were satisfied far less often than women, 56.1 percent against 87.6 percent.

1025. 1025Perioperative Corticosteroids Reduce Short-Term Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty: A Meta-Analysis
      Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 26773090 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Pooling eight randomised trials and 336 patients, steroids given around the time of rhinoplasty reduced swelling and bruising at one day but showed no benefit by seven days, and did not increase bleeding during surgery.

1026. 1026Pollybeak Deformity in Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty: Prevention and Treatment
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494583 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      Among 1,160 revision rhinoplasty patients with Middle Eastern noses, 720 (62%) had a pollybeak deformity, most often driven by an underprojected tip with poor support.

1027. 1027Polydioxanone Absorbable Plate for Cartilaginous Grafting in Endonasal Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26501937 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a randomised trial of 30 patients, adding a dissolving plate to a tip support graft made the operation easier and left tip projection almost unchanged at one year, minus 0.31 percent against minus 6.5 percent without the plate.

1028. 1028Postoperative Edema Resolution following Rhinoplasty: A Three-Dimensional Morphometric Assessment
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 27879585 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      Using 146 three-dimensional photographs from 40 patients, the authors measured that about two-thirds of rhinoplasty swelling resolves within 1 month, 95 percent by 6 months, and 97.5 percent by 1 year.

1029. 1029Preventing Elevated Radix Deformity in Asian Rhinoplasty with a Chimeric Dorsal-Glabellar Construct
      Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 26879296 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing 19 patients given a combined bridge and brow-area implant with 30 given a standard implant, the combined design moved the radix forward rather than upward, with a change vector of 26.1 degrees against 63.4 degrees.

1030. 1030Primary Open Rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 27651480 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The authors set out 10 essential components of a primary open rhinoplasty, from septum and turbinate work through to rim grafts, and argue that preoperative evaluation matters at least as much as operative skill.

1031. 1031Primary Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2016 · PMID 27400846 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of five unresolved questions in first-time rhinoplasty, covering middle vault grafting, open versus closed approach, operating on younger patients, graft donor sites, and injectable fillers.

1032. 1032Projection and Deprojection Techniques in Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616703 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of the techniques available to decrease, maintain or increase how far the nasal tip projects from the face, covering sutures, cartilage overlay and structural grafting.

1033. 1033Pyriform Aperture Augmentation as An Adjunct to Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616706 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Building up the bone around the nasal opening with an implant makes a flat midface more convex, which makes the nose look less prominent without operating on the nose itself.

1034. 1034Quantifying Optimal Columellar Strut Dimensions for Nasal Tip Stabilization After Rhinoplasty via Finite Element Analysis
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26868130 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A computer engineering model of the nose found that tip support increased with the size of a columellar strut graft, and that stitching only the front portion gave the same support as stitching the whole length.

1035. 1035Rapid Resorbable Sutures Are a Favourable Alternative to Non-resorbable Sutures in Closing Transcolumellar Incision in Rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27251749 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing 41 open rhinoplasty patients, dissolving sutures caused significantly less discomfort than removing conventional sutures, with no difference in scar appearance and no infections in either group.

1036. 1036Rebuilding the Middle Vault in Rhinoplasty: A New Classification of Spreader Flaps/Grafts
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 28033640 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The author proposes a classification that sorts spreader grafts into four types, traditional, modified, splinting and reconstructive, and organizes spreader flaps by how they relate to the septum and to those grafts.

1037. 1037Reconstructive Rhinoplasty Using Multiplanar Carved Costal Cartilage
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26892673 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 11 patients with complex nasal deformity, carving a single block of rib cartilage in three dimensions produced no graft warping over follow-up of 3 to 36 months, and all patients reported better breathing and appearance.

1038. 1038Reinserting the Hump in Primary Rhinoplasty: The Gain Is Three-fold
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27826459 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      In 62 patients, the removed dorsal hump was reshaped and put back between the upper lateral cartilages to rebuild the middle of the nose, with a satisfactory result in all but 3 over a mean follow-up of 13 months.

1039. 1039Reshaping of the Anterior Nasal Spine: An Important Step in Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27757343 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      Across 160 patients who had the small bony spine at the base of the nose reshaped, no postoperative complications occurred, all reported improved airflow, and 142 rated the aesthetic result excellent.

1040. 1040Revision Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616705 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of why patients seek revision rhinoplasty and what is found when they do, drawn from the senior author's 30 years of rhinoplasty practice and a survey of the literature.

1041. 1041Revision Rhinoplasty: What Can We Learn from Error Patterns? An Analysis of Revision Surgery
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494585 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      Reviewing revision cases from one surgeon in two settings, the authors found repeating error patterns from primary surgery and report re-revision rates of 15.7% and 9% for the two groups.

1042. 1042Rhinoplasty in Latino Patients
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616711 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review describing the anatomy typical of Mestizo or Latino noses, thick skin, a bulbous poorly projecting tip and a weak underlying framework, and a graduated grafting approach for strengthening it.

1043. 1043Rhinoplasty in Middle Eastern Patients
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616714 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of rhinoplasty in patients of Middle Eastern origin, arguing for an individualised plan built on the nose's actual shape so the result stays consistent with the patient's ethnic appearance.

1044. 1044Rhinoplasty in the African American Patient: Anatomic Considerations and Technical Pearls
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616712 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of rhinoplasty in patients of African heritage, stating that improvement in appearance and breathing must be balanced against preserving racial characteristics, and that thick sebaceous skin governs both technique and recovery.

1045. 1045Rhinoplasty in the Asian Patient
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616713 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review setting out how rhinoplasty in Asian patients differs from the operation as taught for white patients, in both the anatomy encountered and the aesthetic goals sought.

1046. 1046Rhinoplasty of the Aging Nose
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26862965 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of how the nose changes with age and what rhinoplasty in older patients must do differently, arguing that technique has to resist forces that continue to act after surgery.

1047. 1047Rhinoplasty: The Asymmetric Crooked Nose-An Overview
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494580 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The authors argue that a crooked nose can be made straighter but rarely perfect, because the nose is asymmetric on an already asymmetric face, and they set out the analysis and techniques involved.

1048. 1048Role of the Cephalic Trim in Modern Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26710011 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review describing five versions of the cephalic trim, a long-established method of narrowing the nasal tip, with a decision algorithm for choosing between them based on tip type, cartilage strength and skin quality.

1049. 1049Safe Planes for Injection Rhinoplasty: A Histological Analysis of Midline Longitudinal Sections of the Asian Nose
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26893278 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Examining 135 tissue sections from 45 cadaver noses, the authors found nearly all midline nasal arteries lie just under the skin, and concluded filler should be injected deeply to avoid blocking them.

1050. 1050Septal Surgery Challenges in Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494579 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The author explains how to anchor the septum securely at its two most stressed points and recommends leaving a dorsal segment of 12 to 15 mm intact to keep the nose from collapsing.

1051. 1051Serious Vascular Complications after Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Case Report
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27200245 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A case report of skin death on the nose after hyaluronic acid filler injection, which left visible surface scars despite various attempts at rescue treatment.

1052. 1052Spreader Grafts in Functional Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26862961 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of the middle third of the nose, listing seven risk factors identifiable before surgery and presenting spreader grafts as the standard method of rebuilding that region.

1053. 1053Surgical Treatment of Nasal Obstruction in Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616692 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of how blocked breathing is diagnosed and treated during rhinoplasty, locating the obstruction at the internal or external nasal valve, the septum or the turbinates.

1054. 1054Technique in Cleft Rhinoplasty: The Foundation Graft
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27097143 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A technique description, illustrated by five cases, in which a graft built up on the bony rim of the nasal opening on the cleft side provides a base for projecting the nasal tip.

1055. 1055The Effect of Patient Positioning on Amount of Intraoperative Bleeding in Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27225876 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a randomised trial of 71 rhinoplasty patients, tilting the operating table head-up reduced bleeding during surgery compared with lying flat, with a 15 degree tilt giving the best working conditions.

1056. 1056The Importance of the Upper Lateral Cartilage in Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26818282 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A short review arguing that the upper lateral cartilages, in the middle third of the nose, control projection, width, bridge shape and tip rotation, and that handling them knowledgeably determines the result.

1057. 1057The Role of Piezoelectric Instrumentation in Rhinoplasty Surgery
      Aesthet Surg J 2016 · PMID 26545389 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 185 rhinoplasties over 19 months using ultrasonic bone instruments, 11 patients (6 percent) needed revision, and none of those revisions was for bone asymmetry, irregularity or excessive narrowing.

1058. 1058The Tongue-in-Groove Technique in Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27494586 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      The authors review the tongue-in-groove suture technique, which sets tip rotation and projection and stabilizes the nasal base, and describe its use in both first-time and revision surgery.

1059. 1059The Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair and Primary Cleft Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27975028 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      No abstract was published for this article; the PubMed record carries only a note that supplemental digital content is available in the text, so no findings can be summarized here.

1060. 1060Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging and the Continuous Evolution of Preoperative and Postoperative Assessment in Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26862969 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of three-dimensional surface imaging in rhinoplasty, covering its use in showing patients the plan before surgery and in measuring shape and volume change afterwards.

1061. 1061Topical Application of Arnica and Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Attenuates Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis in Open Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2016 · PMID 26910697 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 108 rhinoplasty patients randomly assigned to three groups, both arnica cream and mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream reduced bruising and sped the settling of swelling compared with no cream, with no difference between the two creams.

1062. 1062Topical Vasoconstrictors in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty: Comparative Evaluation of Cocaine Versus Epinephrine Solutions
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 27357633 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing 65 women having closed rhinoplasty, topical cocaine narrowed the blood vessels more strongly and predictably than adrenaline and gave a clearer surgical field, but raised heart rate more.

1063. 1063Treatment Strategy for Revision Rhinoplasty in Asians
      Facial Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 28033636 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-09

      A review stating that revision rhinoplasty in Asian patients is dominated by problems with previously placed implants and by weak, small septal cartilage, making the patient's own ear or rib cartilage central to the repair.

1064. 1064Unintentional Complications After Uneventful Rhinoplasty Operations: Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26684836 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Reviewing 1,400 rhinoplasty patients operated between 2007 and 2015, the authors report four unusual complications, two cold sore outbreaks, one case of air trapped around the eye and one burn on the bridge, all of which healed without scarring.

1065. 1065Use of Fillers in Rhinoplasty
      Clin Plast Surg 2016 · PMID 26616716 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of non-surgical nasal reshaping with injectable filler, recommending the deep fatty layer as the injection plane because it is wide, loose and contains fewer important nerves and blood vessels.

1066. 1066Varied Definitions of Nasolabial Angle: Searching for Consensus Among Rhinoplasty Surgeons and an Algorithm for Selecting the Ideal Method
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2016 · PMID 27482491 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Surveying 82 rhinoplasty surgeons on how they define the nasolabial angle, no definition drew a majority, with the most popular chosen by 33 percent.

1067. 1067A new concept in the tip plasty of Asian rhinoplasty: the flag technique by use of only a septal cartilage
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 25811570 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 161 Asian patients with limited septal cartilage, a flag-shaped assembly of small grafts on a central strut significantly improved nasal tip projection, though two of three measured proportions still differed from the stated ideal.

1068. 1068Alar-columellar and lateral nostril changes following tongue-in-groove rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25673570 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Measuring 94 profile views from 20 patients, tongue-in-groove rhinoplasty reduced the visible nostril area and the mismatch between nostril rim and columella, and increased tip rotation at every time point measured.

1069. 1069An Unexpected Rhinoplasty Complication: Bilateral Nasolabial Cyst
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26392372 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A single case report of a 33-year-old man who developed nasolabial cysts on both sides after rhinoplasty with alar base reduction.

1070. 1070Assessing Demographic Differences in Patient-Perceived Improvement in Facial Appearance and Quality of Life Following Rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2015 · PMID 26063837 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 59 rhinoplasty patients completing the FACE-Q questionnaire, women, Caucasian patients, patients under 35 and patients earning 100,000 dollars or more reported larger gains in appearance satisfaction and quality of life.

1071. 1071Assessing Patient-Reported Satisfaction with Appearance and Quality of Life following Rhinoplasty Using the FACE-Q Appraisal Scales
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 25919265 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 56 rhinoplasty patients completing the FACE-Q questionnaire, satisfaction with facial appearance rose 26.5 points, psychological wellbeing 15.7 points and social function 13.7 points after surgery.

1072. 1072Broad Tip Modification in Asian Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty Using the Low-Lateral Cartilage Cruciate Overlap Technique
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26066901 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 43 Chinese patients, folding the usually discarded upper strip of tip cartilage back on itself raised mean tip projection from 14.3 to 16.7 mm and narrowed mean tip width from 22.7 to 18.2 mm.

1073. 1073Closed Microfracture Technique for Surgical Correction of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy in Rhinoplasty: Safety and Technical Considerations
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 26505717 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A description of a conservative method for shrinking enlarged turbinates during rhinoplasty, which the authors report improves the airway with minimal to no complications, and a plan for choosing treatment by turbinate subtype.

1074. 1074Combined use of crushed cartilage and fibrin sealant for radix augmentation in Asian rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 25626813 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 51 Asian rhinoplasty patients, crushed cartilage held together with fibrin sealant raised the radix by a mean 28.5 percent and opened the nasofrontal angle by 11.5 degrees, with complications in three patients.

1075. 1075Comparison of Various Rhinoplasty Techniques and Long-Term Results
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25948068 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 1,526 patients operated over 14 years with three different approaches, 4 percent needed revision and patient satisfaction was above 90 percent for every technique, with average follow-up of about four years.

1076. 1076Complications associated with autologous rib cartilage use in rhinoplasty: a meta-analysis
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25429595 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Pooling 10 studies and 491 patients, rib cartilage rhinoplasty carried a 3.08 percent warping rate, a 5.45 percent rate of raised chest scarring and a 14.07 percent revision rate over a mean follow-up of 33.3 months.

1077. 1077Complications Associated With the Use of Autologous Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
      Aesthet Surg J 2015 · PMID 26229125 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Pooling 21 studies, rib cartilage rhinoplasty carried a 5.2 percent rate of graft warping, 2.9 percent scar problems at the chest and 0.1 percent pneumothorax.

1078. 1078Desmopressin as a hemostatic agent to provide a dry intraoperative field in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 25919247 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      All 73 consecutive rhinoplasty patients given desmopressin had a satisfactorily dry surgical field, compared with 9 percent of 300 earlier patients who did not receive the drug.

1079. 1079Dorsal Augmentation in Rhinoplasty: A Survey and Review
      Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26126225 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of the materials used to build up the nasal bridge, concluding that the patient's own cartilage remains the standard while irradiated donor rib, ePTFE and silicone each have defined roles and risks.

1080. 1080Erratum to: Rhinoplasty as a Medicalized Phenomenon: A 25-Center Survey on Quality of Life Before and After Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25491014 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This is a correction notice, not a study: it fixes the listed institution for three authors of a 25-centre rhinoplasty quality-of-life survey published the previous year.

1081. 1081Evaluating current functional airway surgery during rhinoplasty: a survey of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25631786 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a survey answered by 671 American plastic surgeons, those who examined the inside of the nose before surgery were more satisfied with their airway results, and 87 percent said more teaching on the subject was needed.

1082. 1082Evidence-Based Medicine: Rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2015 · PMID 26208769 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A review of how rhinoplasty results are measured, covering objective, patient-reported and clinician-reported outcome tools for both breathing and appearance surgery.

1083. 1083Injection Rhinoplasty with Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium Hydroxyapatite: A Retrospective Survey Investigating Outcome and Complication Rates
      Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26126227 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 46 patients treated with injectable filler instead of surgery, 87 percent were very or completely satisfied at nine months, the effect lasted a mean 13.5 months, and all three complications followed calcium hydroxyapatite.

1084. 1084Microbiology and antibiotic prophylaxis in rhinoplasty: a review of 363 consecutive cases
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25503811 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 363 consecutive rhinoplasty patients swabbed before surgery, 78.2 percent carried normal nasal bacteria and the overall infection rate was 3.0 percent, with coliform bacteria causing nearly half the infections.

1085. 1085Pectoralis major fascia in rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25740076 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      When rib cartilage is already being harvested from the chest, the fascia over the chest muscle lies in the same wound and can be taken for use in the nose, avoiding a second incision in the scalp.

1086. 1086Preoperative Use of Dexamethasone in Rhinoplasty: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25719757 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a randomised trial of 42 rhinoplasty patients, a single steroid injection before surgery produced measurably less swelling and bruising at one week than a saline placebo.

1087. 1087Presenting concerns and surgical management of secondary rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2015 · PMID 25653241 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 109 patients returning for secondary rhinoplasty, the leading complaints were asymmetry (36.7 percent), a large tip (24.8 percent) and difficulty breathing (22.0 percent).

1088. 1088Revision Rhinoplasty for Short Noses in the Asian Population
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26111006 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 41 Asian patients whose noses were left too short by previous surgery, revision lengthened the nose by 12.0 percent and increased tip projection by 13.4 percent, with complications in 11 patients (27 percent).

1089. 1089Revisiting the role of columellar strut graft in primary open approach rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 25811564 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 100 consecutive first-time open rhinoplasties done without a columellar strut graft, planned changes in tip projection and rotation were achieved accurately and only 3 percent had a visible columellar contour irregularity.

1090. 1090Rhinoplasty in Clefts: An 18-Year Retrospective Review
      Facial Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26579870 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Over 18 years one surgeon treated 800 patients of varying ages and cleft types, concluding that a perfectly normal nose is unusual but a reasonably good result is attainable.

1091. 1091Rhinoplasty: the nasal bones - anatomy and analysis
      Aesthet Surg J 2015 · PMID 25805278 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Measuring 44 cadaver specimens, the authors found the nasal bones curve into an S shape in 88 percent of people and run straight into a V shape in 12 percent, and proposed new terms for the angles along the bridge.

1092. 1092Skin Excision as an Adjunctive Technique to Rhinoplasty in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2015 · PMID 26579338 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 12 patients over 50, removing a lens-shaped strip of skin up to 1.6 cm wide along the root of the nose during rhinoplasty reduced skin redundancy, with minimal scarring and no complications at a minimum of one year.

1093. 1093Subcutaneous Nasolabial Flap for Eliminating Depressed Nasal Floor in Adult Cleft Rhinoplasty: Technical Note
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2015 · PMID 26180711 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A technical note describing how tissue from beside the nose can be slid under a sunken nostril floor in adult cleft patients, using only the incisions already made for open rhinoplasty.

1094. 1094Superior rhinoplasty outcomes with precise nasal osteotomy: an individualized approach for maintaining function and achieving aesthetic goals
      Aesthet Surg J 2015 · PMID 25568232 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Reviewing 150 consecutive rhinoplasties, the authors found the bony nasal vault was asymmetric in most patients and set out an individualised cutting plan, with 33 percent of the 97 patients followed for a year needing no base osteotomy at all.

1095. 1095The Multi-Lock System for Rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26487653 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 28 rhinoplasties followed at least one year, a combination of three grafts to lock the nasal tip in place produced no loss of tip projection or rotation.

1096. 1096The Soft Triangle: An Often Neglected Area in Rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 26195129 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Of 841 rhinoplasty patients, 127 (15 percent) had an anatomical problem at the soft triangle, and after grafting six of those 127 developed a notch in the nostril rim over an average 27 month follow-up.

1097. 1097Tongue-in-Groove Setback of the Medial Crura to Control Nasal Tip Deprojection in Open Rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25491013 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 22 patients with an over-projecting nasal tip, combining tongue-in-groove fixation with shortening of the medial crura reduced projection in 19 of them and raised mean patient appearance scores from 3.32 to 7.91 out of 10.

1098. 1098Use of Diced Conchal Cartilage with Perichondrial Attachment in Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 · PMID 25724060 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 37 patients, ear cartilage diced but left attached to its covering membrane was used to build up the nasal bridge, radix or tip, with successful outcomes in 33 patients (89.2 percent).

1099. 1099Wide-Open Dorsal Approach Rhinoplasty for Droopy Noses
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2015 · PMID 25480746 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In nine men with thick skin and heavily drooping noses, operating through an excised strip of skin on the nasal dorsum raised appearance scores from 23.3 to 92.6 out of 100 and improved breathing scores.

1100. 1100A rare complication of rhinoplasty: periorbital emphysema
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24879040 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This is a single case report of air collecting in the tissue around the eye shortly after cosmetic rhinoplasty, presented as a rare complication of the operation.

1101. 1101African American rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2014 · PMID 25049123 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review argues that rhinoplasty in patients of African descent needs a patient specific plan because the goals and ideal proportions differ from those used for the white nose.

1102. 1102Are grafts necessary in rhinoplasty? Cartilage flaps with cartilage-saving rhinoplasty concept
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24357194 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 147 open rhinoplasties using the nose's own cartilage folded in place of harvested grafts, all but 12 patients were satisfied at a mean 19.6 months; 12 needed a second procedure.

1103. 1103Classifying deformities of the columella base in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24352210 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Reviewing the view from below in 100 consecutive primary rhinoplasty patients, only 16% had an ideal columella base, and the 84% with a deformity were classified by cause: septum or spine 18%, tip cartilage 12%, soft tissue 6%, combined 48%.

1104. 1104Closed rhinoplasty with open approach advantages: extended intranasal incisions and tip rearrangement sutures
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24902907 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 56 primary rhinoplasty patients operated through an extended incision inside the nostril, satisfaction at one year was 96 percent and tip position and projection were stable in all patients.

1105. 1105Combined alloplastic implant and autologous dermis graft for nasal augmentation rhinoplasty in Asians
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24879039 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Of 37 Chinese patients whose noses were built up with a synthetic implant backed by their own dermis, 35 (94.6 percent) were satisfied and none had the implant push through the skin, over follow-up to 24 months.

1106. 1106Commentary on "combined alloplastic implant and autologous dermis graft for nasal augmentation rhinoplasty in asians"
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24788856 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This is a short editorial commentary on another journal's article about combining a synthetic implant with the patient's own skin tissue to build up the nose in Asian patients, and it carries no data of its own.

1107. 1107Current update in asian rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2014 · PMID 25289326 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review states that rhinoplasty is the second most requested cosmetic operation among Asian patients after eyelid surgery, and that most patients want improvement without losing their ethnic features.

1108. 1108Decreasing nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25028855 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review of technique argues that reducing an over projected nasal tip should be done in small increments with repeated reassessment, and that cutting the tip cartilage across is rarely if ever justified.

1109. 1109Depressor septi nasi modifications in rhinoplasty: a review of anatomy and surgical techniques
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 25076456 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review argues that examining how a patient smiles before rhinoplasty matters, because the depressor septi nasi muscle can pull the tip back down over time once muscle function returns.

1110. 1110Dichotomy of rhinoplasty practice: from the conference floor to the operating room
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24810121 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This opinion article argues that rhinoplasty techniques presented at conferences often run ahead of the evidence, and proposes ways to close the gap between what is taught and what is done.

1111. 1111Dorsal nasal mucocele: a delayed complication of rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24196012 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A mucus-filled cyst appeared on the bridge of a patient's nose 21 years after septorhinoplasty, the latest onset reported among 26 documented cases, and was removed through an open rhinoplasty with benign findings on pathology.

1112. 1112Effect of depressor septi resection in rhinoplasty on upper lip length
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24830366 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 36 rhinoplasty patients whose depressor septi muscle was cut out, upper lip length changed by an average of only 1.74 percent shorter, and the direction of change could not be predicted.

1113. 1113Effective Use of a Silicone-induced Capsular Flap in Secondary Asian Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2014 · PMID 25289365 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 95 Korean patients having a second nose operation after a silicone implant, keeping the scar capsule as a flap rather than removing it gave satisfactory results in 92.6 percent over a mean 31.7 months.

1114. 1114Endoscopic ultrasonic dacryocystorhinostomy for recurrent dacryocystitis following rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 24658062 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A single case report describes repeated tear sac infection after a first rhinoplasty, treated by creating a new tear drainage channel through the nose with an ultrasonic bone tool, with no symptoms at 18 months.

1115. 1115Engineered nasal cartilage by cell homing: a model for augmentative and reconstructive rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24867716 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a rat model, a scaffold releasing a growth factor drew the animal's own cells in and grew cartilage like tissue on the nasal bridge over ten weeks, in proportion to the dose.

1116. 1116Evidence-based medicine: Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25415099 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A continuing-education review that sets out how a rhinoplasty patient should be evaluated, which surgical and nonsurgical options exist, and what published evidence says about antibiotics and recovery.

1117. 1117History of reconstructive rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24918702 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A history of nasal reconstruction from Indian cheek flaps around 600 BC through the forehead flap, the Sicilian Branca and Calabrian Vianeo families, and Tagliacozzi's 1597 arm-flap book, with the 1794 Gentleman's Magazine letter that brought the Indian method to Europe.

1118. 1118Individualized Asian rhinoplasty: a systematic approach to facial balance
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25028852 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A retrospective review of 110 Asian rhinoplasty cases over four years reported satisfactory results in 86 percent using a structured planning method, with follow-up from 6 to 48 months.

1119. 1119Interdomal-columellar myolipoma: discovered at rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24414116 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      During an open rhinoplasty the surgeons found an undiagnosed 2 by 1 cm fatty tumor wedged between the tip cartilages, pushing them apart; it was removed, pathology showed a benign myolipoma, and the surgical plan had to change on the spot.

1120. 1120Management of the middle vault in endonasal rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24810132 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This technique article sets out one surgeon's options for supporting the middle third of the nose when working entirely through the nostrils rather than with an open incision.

1121. 1121No osteotomy rhinoplasty: indications and surgical details
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24310581 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 34 patients whose only reason for bone cuts was to close the open roof after hump removal, the author skipped the osteotomies, folded the upper lateral cartilages inward as auto spreader flaps and braced the side walls with onlay grafts; one patient lacked side wall support.

1122. 1122Open rhinoplasty concepts in facilitating tip reconstruction
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24918706 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article argues that reshaping the nasal framework at the same time as repairing a skin cancer defect shrinks the hole that has to be covered, so smaller flaps and smaller scars are needed.

1123. 1123Open rhinoplasty: influence of incisions, alar resection, and columellar strut on final appearance of the tip
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 25303879 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 55 open septorhinoplasty patients, the type of incision used measurably changed the final tip angle and projection, a link the authors state had not been shown statistically before.

1124. 1124Periorbital subcutaneous emphysema in rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 24609943 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A single case report describes air trapped under the skin around the eye after rhinoplasty in a 35 year old woman, which cleared on its own within one week.

1125. 1125Personality characteristics of patients seeking cosmetic rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 25270095 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing 30 patients seeking cosmetic rhinoplasty with 30 matched controls, narcissistic personality traits were significantly more common in the patient group, while personality disorders overall were not common.

1126. 1126Perspectives in asian rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24810123 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review describes the standard approach to Asian rhinoplasty: building up the tip with the patient's own cartilage and raising the bridge with a synthetic implant.

1127. 1127Precise anatomical study of rhinoplasty: description of a novel method and application to the lateral crural steal
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24177341 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 10 cadaver heads photographed by a fixed camera, a 4 mm lateral crural steal rotated the tip up by a mean 13.2 degrees and shortened the nose by 1.3 mm, but its effect on absolute tip projection varied from a 1.0 mm loss to a 0.6 mm gain.

1128. 1128Preoperative computer simulation for Asian rhinoplasty patients: analysis of accuracy and patient preference
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 25158684 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 224 rhinoplasty patients of whom 68 had computer simulated previews, a panel rated the simulations 86.0 percent accurate against the real result, but satisfaction and revision rates did not differ from patients without a preview.

1129. 1129Quality of life in patients who underwent rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 25397717 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 50 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients tested before and three months after surgery, overall quality of life and general health did not change significantly, apart from the psychological domain of quality of life.

1130. 1130Reconstitution of the nasal dorsum following component dorsal reduction in primary rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24263393 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 100 consecutive primary rhinoplasties with no spreader grafts, the upper lateral cartilages were repositioned after hump removal by a spanning suture (65%), direct reapproximation (25%) or spreader flaps (10%), giving symmetric dorsal lines in 94% at a mean 19 months with a 4% revision rate.

1131. 1131Reconstructive rhinoplasty: operative revision of patients with previous autologous costal cartilage grafts
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24776545 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 46 patients who needed another operation after earlier rib cartilage grafting, 24 percent required a further revision, and those revisions were completed without complications needing more surgery.

1132. 1132Revision rhinoplasty in ethnic patients: pollybeak deformity and persistent bulbous tip
      Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 25076457 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a review of 28 revision rhinoplasty cases in ethnic patients, the commonest reasons for revision were a pollybeak deformity and a still bulbous tip, mostly caused by poor implant choice and placement.

1133. 1133Revision rhinoplasty: panel discussion, controversies, and techniques
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2014 · PMID 24290995 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Five revision rhinoplasty surgeons answer questions on the hardest challenge in revision, what to use for the bridge when septum and ear cartilage are gone, how to stop rib grafts warping, when synthetic implants are acceptable, and whether spreader grafts are always needed; the abstract reports no data.

1134. 1134Rhinoplasty as a medicalized phenomenon: a 25-center survey on quality of life before and after cosmetic rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24902906 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 110 patients surveyed across 25 clinics in Tehran, mean quality of life score fell from 66.54 before cosmetic rhinoplasty to 61.11 after, a statistically significant decline.

1135. 1135Rhinoplasty in the Asian nose
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2014 · PMID 25049122 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review states that augmentation is the most common rhinoplasty in Asian patients and that heavy use of implants and grafts produces a relatively high revision rate.

1136. 1136Rhinoplasty in the Mestizo nose
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2014 · PMID 25049124 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review presents a structural approach for Mestizo patients, in which the weak bone and cartilage framework is reinforced with grafts before the tip is refined in stages.

1137. 1137Rhinoplasty in the Middle Eastern nose
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2014 · PMID 25049121 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review article describes the features Middle Eastern patients commonly bring to rhinoplasty and the techniques and pitfalls the author associates with operating on them.

1138. 1138Rhinoplasty: panel discussion
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2014 · PMID 24290994 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Four experienced surgeons debate six questions: open versus closed approach, the place of the endonasal approach today, whether to divide or preserve the tip lobule, whether synthetic implants are inferior to the patient's own tissue, whether spreader grafts are always needed after hump reduction, and how techniques have changed in five years; the abstract reports no data.

1139. 1139Rhinoplasty: the lateral crura-alar ring
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 24682443 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Measurements in 40 rhinoplasty patients and 20 cadaver dissections showed that the outer tip cartilage forms part of a continuous ring around the nostril, present in every dissection.

1140. 1140Role of upper lateral cartilage tension spanning suture in restoring the dorsal aesthetic lines in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24374710 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This technique article introduces the upper lateral cartilage tension spanning suture, a single stitch that resets the side cartilages of the bridge into position after component hump reduction, which the authors report consistently restores smooth, symmetric dorsal lines; the abstract gives no patient counts.

1141. 1141Secondary cleft rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24201895 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review covers the anatomy of the cleft lip nose, the strategy and timing of repair, techniques for one-sided and two-sided deformities and what is known about outcomes, noting that very few studies have measured results; the abstract reports no counts.

1142. 1142Secondary cleft rhinoplasty: impact on self-esteem and quality of life
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25415095 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 33 patients born with a cleft lip, secondary cleft rhinoplasty raised satisfaction with nasal shape and breathing at one year and lowered appearance-related psychological distress.

1143. 1143Simplifying the management of caudal septal deviation in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24569427 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This technique paper describes a stepwise method for straightening a bent front edge of the nasal septum by detaching it and stitching it back to the bone at the base of the nose.

1144. 1144Smile analysis in rhinoplasty: a randomized study for comparing resection and transposition of the depressor septi nasi muscle
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24469161 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 100 rhinoplasty patients randomly assigned to two ways of treating the depressor septi nasi muscle, both methods reduced the pulling effect of smiling on the nose by the same amount.

1145. 1145Soft-tissue composition of the columella and potential relevance in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25357023 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Microscopic study of columella tissue from ten cadaver heads found a substantial and varied soft tissue layer between the tip cartilages, containing collagen, elastin, fat, muscle fibres, nerves and vessels.

1146. 1146Soft-tissue fillers in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24150121 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review sets out the senior author's approach to injecting fillers into the nose, covering when to inject, which filler to use in which area, and the complications to guard against, while stating that major shape changes still require surgery; the abstract reports no counts.

1147. 1147Surface Aesthetics in Tip Rhinoplasty: A Step-by-Step Guide
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 24936094 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This step by step technique guide describes planning tip surgery by mapping the visible lines and shadows of the tip as geometric polygons, applied by the principal author in 257 consecutive cases over three years.

1148. 1148The ideal nasolabial angle in rhinoplasty: a preference analysis of the general population
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25068320 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Ninety-eight members of the public rated the most attractive angle between nose and upper lip at about 104.9 degrees for a female nose and about 97.0 degrees for a male nose.

1149. 1149The lateral crural rein flap: a novel technique for management of tip rotation in primary rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 25028737 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 11 primary rhinoplasty patients followed a mean 18 months, cartilage flaps cut from the upper edge of the tip cartilage and anchored to the bridge held the tip rotation that surgery had set.

1150. 1150The potential effects of rhinoplasty on voice
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 24469181 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 27 patients tested before and five months after rhinoplasty, self rated voice handicap scores worsened and trained listeners heard more hyponasality after surgery.

1151. 1151The sandwiched lateral crural reinforcement graft: a novel technique for lateral crus reinforcement in rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2014 · PMID 24604789 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 30 primary open rhinoplasty patients, a graft that sandwiches a cartilage strut between two layers of the patient's own tip cartilage produced no graft displacement or tip deformity over a mean 24 months.

1152. 1152The tripod graft: nasal tip cartilage reconstruction during revision rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 24458140 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 64 patients having revision rhinoplasty, a tip rebuilding method called the tripod technique improved tip definition in 88 percent and improved breathing collapse in 98 percent.

1153. 1153Tip extension suture: a new tool tailored for Asian rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 · PMID 25054248 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 283 Asian patients followed six months or longer, a stitch technique for rebuilding the tip framework left 92 percent satisfied, with 2.8 percent needing revision for a pinched nostril.

1154. 1154Treatment outcomes of extracorporeal septoplasty compared with in situ septal correction in rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2014 · PMID 25079613 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing 84 patients whose septum was straightened outside the nose with 85 matched patients straightened in place, appearance results were similar but no extracorporeal patient had lasting blockage against 6.4 percent of the in situ group.

1155. 1155A novel technique for sculpting costal cartilage in microtia repair and rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23765037 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      The authors describe carving rib cartilage for ear reconstruction and rhinoplasty with disposable skin punch biopsy tools, which are cheap, always sharp and come in many sizes, and report excellent results without giving patient numbers.

1156. 1156Alar-spanning suture for tip contouring in closed approach rhinoplasty for African-Caucasian noses
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23761120 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article presents the alar-spanning suture, placed through the closed approach, as a conservative way to narrow the bulbous tip of patients of mixed African and European heritage without weakening the tip cartilages or leaving an external scar; the abstract reports no counts.

1157. 1157Anatomical study of the medial crura and the effect on nasal tip projection in open rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 · PMID 24076670 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 17 cadaver heads, simply opening the nose lowered tip projection in noses with asymmetric or flared inner tip cartilages but not in those with straight symmetric ones, and sutures restored projection while a columellar strut raised it in every type.

1158. 1158Benefits of a short, practical questionnaire to measure subjective perception of nasal appearance after aesthetic rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 · PMID 24281638 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 121 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients of one surgeon, a five-question form plus a 0 to 10 scale showed every patient rated their nose as improved, by a mean 4.36 points, and two built-in trick questions predicted how much each patient's score would rise.

1159. 1159Combined rhinoplasty and genioplasty: long-term follow-up
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23493992 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 90 patients who had open rhinoplasty and chin surgery in one operation, the chin bone measured stable to within 1 mm at 3 years, with 45.6% of reduction and 52.4% of augmentation cases showing no measurable change.

1160. 1160Comparison of the effects of columellar strut and septal extension grafts for tip support in rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23708246 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 36 patients operated on by one surgeon, both columellar strut and septal extension grafts raised tip projection and held it over time, but some early gain was lost, less so with septal extension grafts, though the difference was not statistically significant.

1161. 1161Complications of rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2013 · PMID 24200382 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review gives a concise account of common rhinoplasty complications, how to avoid them and how to correct them, stressing thorough preoperative evaluation, standardized photographs, counseling on expectations and open discussion of any complication; the abstract reports no counts.

1162. 1162Cosmetic rhinoplasty: revision rates revisited
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 23277618 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Across 369 consecutive cosmetic rhinoplasties at one multi-surgeon practice over ten years, the complication rate was 7.9%, dissatisfaction 15.4% and revision 9.8%, with prior nasal surgery or fracture, incomplete correction and complications all linked to revision.

1163. 1163Dorsal augmentation with diced cartilage enclosed with temporal fascia in secondary endonasal rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 23855009 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 18 revision patients whose bridge was rebuilt through nostril incisions with diced cartilage packed in a tube of temple fascia, the bridge was smooth in all, no cartilage resorbed over at least 15 months, and 1 patient needed a revision for a contour irregularity.

1164. 1164Effect of pregabalin and dexamethasone addition to multimodal analgesia on postoperative analgesia following rhinoplasty surgery
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 24057811 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a randomized trial of 60 rhinoplasty patients, a single dose of pregabalin before surgery cut 24-hour tramadol use by 54.5%, and pregabalin plus dexamethasone cut it by 81.9%, with less nausea but more blurred vision.

1165. 1165Endoscopic guided rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23564246 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article proposes performing selected steps of closed rhinoplasty under endoscopic view with new miniaturized instruments and an optical retractor, keeping the visibility of the open approach without its drawbacks; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1166. 1166Frequency of the preoperative flaws and commonly required maneuvers to correct them: a guide to reducing the revision rhinoplasty rate
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 · PMID 23783064 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 100 consecutive revision rhinoplasty patients, 65% complained of a blocked airway, the surgeon found far more deformities than patients reported, and the most common corrective steps were septoplasty (71%), alar rim grafts (67%) and dorsal grafts (63%).

1167. 1167Immediate functional and cosmetic open rhinoplasty following acute nasal fractures: our experience with Asian noses
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 23636623 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 25 Asian patients who had a full open rhinoplasty immediately after a fresh nasal fracture, 23 rated the result 7 or higher out of 10 at a mean 17 months, all breathed as well or better than before the injury, and 1 needed a filler touch-up.

1168. 1168Measured gain in projection with the extended columellar strut-tip graft in endonasal rhinoplasty
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23450340 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 15 patients photographed a mean 32 months after closed rhinoplasty, an extended columellar strut-tip graft increased tip projection in every case, by a mean 19% (P < .05), showing the gain is real rather than an illusion.

1169. 1169Nasal tip recontouring in primary rhinoplasty: the endonasal complete release approach
      JAMA Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23165886 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      The authors describe a closed-approach tip technique that fully frees and delivers the tip cartilages, repositions the domes and adds long alar strut grafts, and present outcomes in 100 consecutive young women having primary rhinoplasty; the abstract gives no outcome figures.

1170. 1170Nonsurgical rhinoplasty using dermal fillers
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2013 · PMID 23731585 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review traces the development of filler rhinoplasty, explains how to choose a filler, lists the nasal deformities injectables can correct, and places the technique within a full plan for treating nasal deformities; the abstract reports no counts.

1171. 1171Preoperative symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder determine postoperative satisfaction and quality of life in aesthetic rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 · PMID 23249985 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 166 cosmetic rhinoplasty patients followed for a year, the more body dysmorphic disorder symptoms a patient had before surgery, the less satisfied they were at 3 and 12 months (rho about -0.4, p < 0.001) and the more their appearance disrupted daily life.

1172. 1172Rhinoplasty across Latin America: case discussions
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23761123 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Four surgeons from Latin America each present one rhinoplasty case with before, during and after photographs and a description of the techniques used, to show how different methods succeed in patients of mixed ancestry; the abstract reports no outcome measures.

1173. 1173Rhinoplasty and brow modification: a powerful combination
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 24018868 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 24 patients who had rhinoplasty combined with a brow lift, 13 with a central brow lift and 11 with a full endoscopic forehead lift, followed a mean 18 months, one had a fluid collection needing drainage and one asked for further tip refinement.

1174. 1174Rhinoplasty using autologous costal cartilage
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23761122 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      The authors report their use of rib cartilage for support and contour grafts in 286 selected Latin American patients having open rhinoplasty between 2004 and 2011, and set out when to choose it, how to handle it and where it works poorly; the abstract reports no outcome figures.

1175. 1175Rhinoplasty with intravenous and local anesthesia
      Clin Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 24093657 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review sets out who is suited to rhinoplasty under intravenous sedation with local anesthetic instead of general anesthesia: healthy patients without sleep apnea, reflux or a body mass index of 35 or more, who are told they will feel no pain and may be aware but not troubled; the abstract reports no counts.

1176. 1176Rhinoplasty: congenital deficiencies of the alar cartilage
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 23838255 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 869 consecutive open rhinoplasties, 8 patients had a birth defect in the middle segment of the tip cartilage, classified as 4 clefts, 3 gaps of 1 to 4 mm and 1 loss over 4 mm, all corrected with a columellar strut and often a concealing tip graft, with no complications.

1177. 1177Rhinoplasty: surface aesthetics and surgical techniques
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 23515380 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      The authors describe analyzing the nose as a set of geometric polygons formed by its lines, shadows and highlights, and the surgical techniques developed to create those surface shapes, applied in 257 consecutive rhinoplasties over 3 years; the abstract reports no outcomes.

1178. 1178Secondary Asian rhinoplasty: lengthening the short nose
      Aesthet Surg J 2013 · PMID 23395883 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 38 Asian patients with short noses, 33 of them after earlier surgery, a rib cartilage septal extension graft lengthened the nose by an average 8 mm with all patients satisfied at a mean 2.5 years, one collapsed lung and no infection or exposure.

1179. 1179Sonic rhinoplasty: innovative applications
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23564245 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article describes using the Sonopet ultrasonic bone aspirator to sculpt nasal bone with irrigation and suction, applied to hump removal, nasal spine reduction, deepening the nasal root, septoplasty, turbinate reduction and bony asymmetry; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1180. 1180Spreader graft in closed rhinoplasty: the "rail spreader"
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 24327251 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This report describes a custom-shaped spreader graft, the "rail spreader," and a method for placing and fixing it through the closed approach, where precise fixation of spreader grafts has been difficult; the abstract reports no patient counts or outcomes.

1181. 1181Structural rhinoplasty in Latin American patients
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23761121 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article presents a structural approach to the Latin American, or mestizo, nose, using sutures and grafts to reinforce and rebuild existing support so the nose looks more defined without looking overdone and keeps its ethnic character; the abstract reports no counts.

1182. 1182The open approach in secondary rhinoplasty: choosing an incision regardless of prior placement
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 · PMID 23676971 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 100 revision patients whose columella was reopened through a new incision that ignored the old scar, scar quality stayed between imperceptible and barely perceptible (1.68 before, 1.61 after) with no skin death, infection or wound breakdown.

1183. 1183The use of short spreader grafts in rhinoplasty for patients with thick nasal skin
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23519873 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 32 thick-skinned patients followed more than a year after closed rhinoplasty, spreader grafts shortened to 1 to 2 cm so they stop where the skin thickens gave aesthetic improvement in all and kept or improved breathing in 94%.

1184. 1184Three-dimensional evaluation of unilateral cleft rhinoplasty results
      Facial Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23564242 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article describes updated three-dimensional imaging methods for measuring symmetry, tip projection, rotation, volume and width after rhinoplasty, and applies them to patients with one-sided cleft lip noses treated by the senior author; the abstract reports no counts.

1185. 1185Use of osseocartilaginous paste graft for refinement of the nasal dorsum in rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013 · PMID 23860817 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 77 patients followed 22 to 40 months, the bone and cartilage shavings produced by rasping down a hump were collected and used as a moldable paste to smooth the bridge, and the authors report the graft was durable and could be shaped by hand from outside.

1186. 1186Use of the ultrasonic bone aspirator for lateral osteotomies in rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 · PMID 24281572 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 5 consecutive patients, the authors performed the side-wall bone cuts of rhinoplasty with an ultrasonic bone aspirator instead of a chisel and report it was safe and effective, with minimal bleeding and bruising and no soft tissue or lining injury.

1187. 1187A complete subperichondrial dissection technique for rhinoplasty with management of the nasal ligaments
      Aesthet Surg J 2012 · PMID 22745445 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 228 consecutive rhinoplasties followed 9 months to 3 years, lifting the skin directly off the cartilage and bone in the deepest plane, then repairing the nasal ligaments, gave less swelling and faster recovery than the authors' previous approach.

1188. 1188A modified technique of septal extension using a septal cartilage graft for short-nose rhinoplasty in Asians
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22890858 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 113 Chinese patients with short noses, two strips of septal cartilage sutured in a V shape extended the septum and lengthened the nose, with significant gains in nasal length and tip projection (p < 0.05) in the 53 patients measured.

1189. 1189A new instrument for rhinoplasty: the osteotome with protector and internal guide
      Aesthet Surg J 2012 · PMID 22395319 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article describes a bone chisel fitted with a protector and an internal guide, designed to make hump removal, the most common and most hazardous step in cosmetic rhinoplasty, more accurate and gentle; the abstract reports no patient counts or outcomes.

1190. 1190Alar-columellar disharmony using the tongue-in-groove maneuver in primary endonasal rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22801799 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This technique article presents the tongue-in-groove suture, previously described through the open approach, as a long-term fix for a hanging columella done through incisions inside the nose, which the author states preserves more tip support; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1191. 1191An anatomic basis for revision rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22872555 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review argues that a revision rhinoplasty must start with the patient's specific concerns and emotional state, then a thorough anatomic analysis of why the first operation failed, before any repair is planned; the abstract reports no counts.

1192. 1192Anatomical variations of the upper lateral cartilages and their implications in rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 21993578 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 32 upper lateral cartilages from 16 cadavers, total length averaged about 20.5 mm and the portion hidden under the nasal bones averaged about 4.6 mm, with a range of 2 to 7 mm that surgeons must allow for when placing spreader grafts.

1193. 1193Avoiding complications of the middle vault in rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22723232 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review examines the common shape and breathing problems that arise in the middle third of the nose after rhinoplasty, their causes and predisposing factors, and strategies to prevent them; the abstract reports no counts.

1194. 1194Broken heart syndrome: a risk of teenage rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2012 · PMID 22231413 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Two teenage girls having cosmetic rhinoplasty developed acute stress-induced cardiomyopathy, known as broken heart syndrome, a condition usually seen in postmenopausal women and not previously reported in plastic surgery patients.

1195. 1195Cleft lip and cleft rhinoplasty complications
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22723233 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review states that complications after cleft lip and cleft nose surgery usually come from errors in planning and technique, and it surveys the resulting secondary deformities and their management; the abstract reports no counts.

1196. 1196Common technical causes of the failed rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22872554 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review states that the most common cause of a failed rhinoplasty is surgeon technical error, that many errors are failures of basic technique or of removing too much tissue, and it lists the frequent mistakes and how to avoid them; the abstract reports no counts.

1197. 1197Complications associated with alloplastic implants in rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22928175 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 662 rhinoplasties at one academic practice, every postoperative infection (19, 2.8%) involved a synthetic implant; porous polyethylene became infected in 1 of every 5 cases it was used, ePTFE alone in 5.3%, and 12% of implants became exposed.

1198. 1198Concurrent rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery: a review of the pros and cons and a template for success
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2012 · PMID 22099616 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review states that combining sinus surgery with rhinoplasty in one operation, once avoided for fear of complications, has been shown in recent studies to give good outcomes without a significant rise in complications when done in a stepwise sequence; the abstract reports no counts.

1199. 1199Contemporary review of rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22801797 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review surveys a decade of published advances in primary and functional rhinoplasty, covering nasal valve surgery, septal reconstruction, tip cartilage malposition, tip contouring, osteotomies, computer imaging and implant materials, with outcome data where available; the abstract reports no counts.

1200. 1200Defining the infratip lobule in rhinoplasty: anatomy, pathogenesis of abnormalities, and correction using an algorithmic approach
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 22777038 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Using a review of primary rhinoplasties and a cadaver model, the authors classify the causes of an over-projecting infratip lobule into four intrinsic types and one extrinsic type and give a step-by-step algorithm for correcting it; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1201. 1201Deprojection of the nasal tip in revision rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22872560 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article presents an algorithm for reducing a nasal tip that sticks out too far after a previous rhinoplasty, whether from anatomy the first surgeon did not address, over-reduction of the bridge that made the tip look prominent, or healing; the abstract reports no counts.

1202. 1202Diced ear cartilage with perichondrial attachment in rhinoplasty: a new concept
      Aesthet Surg J 2012 · PMID 22942110 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 16 rabbits, diced ear cartilage that kept its perichondrium attached gained significant weight over 3 months (P = .019) after implantation, while matched diced cartilage without perichondrium did not, suggesting the attached membrane keeps the graft alive.

1203. 1203Ethical considerations in aesthetic rhinoplasty: a survey, critical analysis, and review
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22710526 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Surveyed on 15 ethical dilemmas in cosmetic rhinoplasty, fellowship directors and fellows of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery disagreed significantly on 5 scenarios, and no scenario drew unanimous agreement in either group.

1204. 1204Ethical considerations in revision rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22872552 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article examines the ethical problems of revision rhinoplasty: judging another surgeon's work, the money involved in redoing surgery, marketing and advertising, and the new issues raised by computer imaging and the internet; the abstract reports no counts.

1205. 1205Indian American rhinoplasty: an emerging ethnic group
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 22374001 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 35 Indian Americans unhappy with their nose, most complained of a hump, a drooping tip or a large nose, their self-chosen ideal nose-lip angle averaged 101.6 degrees, and review of 20 operated cases pointed to a conservative surgical approach.

1206. 1206Influence of age on rhinoplasty outcomes evaluation: a preliminary study
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 21858595 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 61 patients who completed the Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation questionnaire, satisfaction rose by a mean 50.5 points after surgery, and patients under 30 reported lower postoperative satisfaction than those aged 30 to 49 or 50 and over.

1207. 1207Intraoperative suction-assisted evaluation of the nasal valve in rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22250267 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 20 patients having functional septorhinoplasty, suction applied at the nostril before and after surgery showed the weakest point of the nasal valve collapsed 2.14 mm less on average after structural grafting (P < .001).

1208. 1208Lateral crural turn-in flap in functional rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22006234 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 24 patients whose tip cartilages were wider than 12 mm, the strip normally trimmed from the top edge was folded under the remaining cartilage to support both nasal valves, and in one patient with concave cartilage it widened the internal valve angle.

1209. 1209Long-term effect of primary cleft rhinoplasty on secondary cleft rhinoplasty in patients with unilateral cleft lip-cleft palate
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 22373979 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 116 adolescent cleft rhinoplasties, patients whose nose had been repaired at the time of infant lip repair by the same surgeon had more symmetric tip domes (p = 0.001) and needed the most complex revision technique less often (26% versus 60%).

1210. 1210Management of patients undergoing rhinoplasty while receiving anticoagulant therapy
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22660949 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A 36-year-old man with two inherited clotting mutations had cosmetic rhinoseptoplasty while on low-molecular-weight heparin, and the authors describe balancing clot prevention against the bleeding that would make surgery unsafe.

1211. 1211Nasal measurements in Asians and high-density porous polyethylene implants in rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22801762 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing six nasal angles in 100 average Chinese adults with 36 rhinoplasty patients, the authors set targets for Asian rhinoplasty and used a porous polyethylene (Medpor) columellar strut in three shapes to lengthen and support the tip, reporting prominent changes in all six measures.

1212. 1212Nuances of the nasal tip: rhinoplasty of the thin-skinned nose
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22562566 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review covers how to recognize thin nasal skin before surgery, why the cartilage framework beneath it must be sculpted precisely, and how cartilage and fascia grafts can thicken the skin and hide edges; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1213. 1213Operative techniques in Asian rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2012 · PMID 23110932 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article lays out a nine-step rhinoplasty for the Asian nose using only the patient's own tissue, which the authors say matches the results of silicone implants without their risks; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1214. 1214Outcomes following rhinoplasty using autologous costal cartilage
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22801761 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 108 rhinoplasties using the patient's own rib cartilage, 73 patients were satisfied and 19 dissatisfied, independent surgeons rated 28 results as fair or poor, and there were 13 donor site and 19 nasal complications, including 9 infections.

1215. 1215Psychological considerations in the revision rhinoplasty patient
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22872553 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review describes the psychological disorders that can undermine a revision rhinoplasty result no matter how good the surgery, and contrasts their warning signs with the emotional presentation of the well-adjusted revision patient; the abstract reports no counts.

1216. 1216Quality of life among Iranian adults before and after rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 21993575 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 75 Iranian adults surveyed before and 6 months after rhinoplasty, quality of life improved on every questionnaire, with significant gains in nasal breathing (p = 0.005), self-esteem (p = 0.002) and four of the SF-36 health subscales.

1217. 1217Radix grafts in cosmetic rhinoplasty: lessons from an 8-year review
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22869164 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article reviews eight years of building up the root of the nose during cosmetic rhinoplasty with both the patient's own tissue and synthetic grafts, covering patient selection, materials, technique and complications; the abstract reports no counts.

1218. 1218Reverse nasal SMAS-perichondrium flap to avoid supratip deformity in rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 21938592 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 42 primary rhinoplasty patients followed 3 to 18 months, a flap of the nose's own soft tissue layer was folded down to fill the gap above the tip, with no complications and only two minor revisions for dorsal smoothness.

1219. 1219Rhinoplasty and bony vault complications
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22723231 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review lists the complications that can follow surgery on the bony upper third of the nose, their causes, how they look and how they are managed, and states that careful preoperative assessment and technique can avoid most of them; the abstract reports no counts.

1220. 1220Rhinoplasty sizers
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 21938594 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This short technique article proposes using templates and sizers, as in other construction and design work, to guide the carving of cartilage grafts during rhinoplasty; the abstract reports no patient counts or outcomes.

1221. 1221Secondary rhinoplasty: management of the overresected dorsum
      Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22872558 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      The authors explain why they replaced solid dorsal grafts with diced cartilage wrapped in fascia, used alone or as the surface layer of a layered reconstruction, when rebuilding a bridge that a previous surgeon took down too far, and now use only the patient's own tissue; the abstract reports no counts.

1222. 1222Split hump technique for reduction of the overprojected nasal dorsum: a statistical analysis on subjective body image in relation to nasal appearance and nasal patency in 97 patients undergoing aesthetic rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22986942 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 97 patients whose nasal hump was reduced by splitting it and saving the side cartilages rather than removing the hump in one block, aesthetic self-rating rose from 3.3 to 7.8 out of 10 and breathing scores improved (P < .001 for both).

1223. 1223Structured nonsurgical Asian rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22350307 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article describes a planned approach to reshaping the Asian nose with injectable dermal fillers, addressing the flat bridge, undefined dorsal lines, broad low tip and short columella together; the abstract reports no patient counts or outcomes.

1224. 1224Subjective and objective improvement in breathing after rhinoplasty
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22965002 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 31 patients measured 6 to 9 months after septorhinoplasty, self-rated breathing improved 38%, nasal volume rose and resistance fell, and patients with severe obstruction gained the most, with their narrowest airway area widening by an average 55%.

1225. 1225Tapia's syndrome: an unexpected but real complication of rhinoplasty: case report and literature review
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22179851 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      One patient developed Tapia's syndrome, a paralysis of the vocal cord and tongue nerves, after an otherwise uncomplicated rhinoplasty, and of the nine previously reported cases, half followed rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty.

1226. 1226The effect of the columellar strut graft on nasal tip position in primary rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 23018701 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 100 consecutive primary rhinoplasties measured at one year or more, tip projection fell in 65% of patients and rose in only 27% despite a columellar strut in every case, showing the strut controls tip position rather than pushing the tip out.

1227. 1227The oscillating micro-saw: a safe and pliable instrument for transverse osteotomy in rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2012 · PMID 22738757 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 1,550 consecutive rhinoplasties, the author used a powered micro-saw under video endoscopy to cut the nasal bones across near the root in 1,374 cases, and CT models from 16 patients showed the bone there averages 2.5 mm thick, thinning to 1.2 mm toward the eye.

1228. 1228The role of the columellar strut in rhinoplasty: indications and rationale
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 22186526 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article defines when and how to use a columellar strut, a hidden cartilage rod between the tip cartilages, gives a decision algorithm, and draws on a 15-year review of the senior author's cases; the abstract reports no counts.

1229. 1229Tip rhinoplasty in broad noses in a Turkish population: Eurasian noses
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 22418718 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Over 20 years and 3,800 patients with broad, thick-skinned noses, the author reports that a "Turkish delight" graft of diced cartilage wrapped in Surgicel at the tip, with a columellar strut, gave the desired tip shape without the late visibility seen with solid grafts.

1230. 1230Treatment of hyperdynamic nasal tip ptosis in open rhinoplasty: using the anatomic relationship between the depressor septi nasi muscle and the dermocartilaginous ligament
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22527586 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Of 100 primary rhinoplasty patients, 36 had a tip that dropped on smiling from an overactive depressor septi muscle, and cutting that muscle through the open approach, guided by a ligament that leads to it, corrected the droop and reduced gum show without narrowing the columella.

1231. 1231Use of autologous costal cartilage in Asian rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 23190817 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 83 Asian patients given rib cartilage grafts and followed a mean 29.5 months, graft-related complications occurred in 12% (5 warped grafts, 5 infections, all controlled with antibiotics), with no exposure, no collapsed lung and a 2.4 cm average chest scar.

1232. 1232Versatile applications of the polydioxanone plate in rhinoplasty and septal surgery
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2012 · PMID 22986938 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 102 patients over 40 months, a dissolvable polydioxanone plate was used to splint reshaped septal cartilage, support other rhinoplasty grafts and repair septal holes, with 96 reporting a good result, 2 infections and temporary septal swelling in up to 15%.

1233. 1233What motivates secondary rhinoplasty? A study of 150 consecutive patients
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 · PMID 22575851 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 150 consecutive revision rhinoplasty patients averaging 3.6 prior operations, the most common reason for surgery was a new deformity caused by the earlier rhinoplasty (41%), 97% were happy afterward, and the few unhappy patients did not have worse noses than the rest.

1234. 1234A guide to the assessment and analysis of the rhinoplasty patient
      Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21404157 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review argues that careful facial analysis, planning and communication by the surgeon matter more than imaging tools in producing a satisfied rhinoplasty patient; the abstract reports no counts.

1235. 1235A novel autologous scaffold for diced-cartilage grafts in dorsal augmentation rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21487909 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 68 patients whose nasal bridge was built up with finely diced cartilage held together by a glue made from their own blood, dorsal height was maintained and no graft had to be removed over a mean 15 months of follow-up.

1236. 1236Assessment of rhinoplasty techniques by overlay of before-and-after 3D images
      Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2011 · PMID 22004862 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article describes how three-dimensional facial scans taken before and after rhinoplasty can be overlaid to measure the change produced by dorsal augmentation, tip projection, narrowing and lengthening; the abstract reports no patient counts.

1237. 1237Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI) for identifying patients with BDD seeking rhinoplasty: using a Persian (Farsi) version
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21491168 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Among 117 rhinoplasty candidates with little or no visible nasal defect, 12.2% had body dysmorphic disorder on psychiatric interview, and a Persian questionnaire score of 42 or more picked them out with 93.5% sensitivity and 80.8% specificity.

1238. 1238Can elimination of epinephrine in rhinoplasty reduce the side effects: introduction of a new technique
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21359979 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a randomized study of 113 rhinoplasty patients, leaving out the epinephrine injection did not change bleeding or operating time, and the group without it had fewer complications (P = 0.01).

1239. 1239Dorsal aesthetic lines in rhinoplasty: a quantitative outcome-based assessment of the component dorsal reduction technique
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 · PMID 21701345 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 100 consecutive primary rhinoplasties measured on photographs more than a year after surgery, symmetry of the two curved lines running down the bridge rose from 68% to 94%, and harmonious lines rose from 32.5% to 97%.

1240. 1240Electromyographic and electroneurographic changes in internal nasal muscles after endonasal and external rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2011 · PMID 21385740 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 48 rhinoplasty patients, nerve signal amplitudes to the nasal muscles fell after surgery in both open and closed groups, and the two approaches did not differ in muscle injury (p = .280).

1241. 1241Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene as dorsal augmentation material in rhinoplasty on Southeast Asian noses: three-year experience
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21768557 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 1,054 Filipino patients whose nasal bridge was raised with an ePTFE implant, 97.72% had a desirable outcome; implant shift (1.04%), a visible implant (0.47%) and infection (0.38%) were the main problems.

1242. 1242High prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder symptoms in patients seeking rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 · PMID 21788842 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Of 226 patients seeking rhinoplasty, 33% showed at least moderate symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder, and their distress bore no relation to how abnormal independent observers judged the nose to be.

1243. 1243Human acellular dermal matrix grafts for rhinoplasty
      Aesthet Surg J 2011 · PMID 21908828 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a series of 51 patients who received processed human donor skin (acellular dermal matrix) as a graft during rhinoplasty or septoplasty, the authors report no infections, discoloration, fluid collections, septal holes, significant shrinkage or extrusions.

1244. 1244Management of the nasal dorsum in rhinoplasty: a systematic review of the literature regarding technique, outcomes, and complications
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 · PMID 22030516 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      A systematic review of 83 studies from 1950 to 2010 found that building up the nasal bridge with the patient's own cartilage, bone or soft tissue gives acceptable results with few complications, synthetic implants carry more displacement and extrusion, and nearly all the evidence is low level.

1245. 1245Osseocartilaginous rib graft rhinoplasty: a stable, predictable technique for major dorsal reconstruction
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21079106 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 39 patients who had a rib graft laid on the bridge of the nose, all 33 grafts containing both bone and cartilage stayed solid and held their height, none warped, and 30% had a revision, mostly minor cosmetic.

1246. 1246Packing and postoperative rhinoplasty management: a survey report
      Aesthet Surg J 2011 · PMID 21317116 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In a survey of 126 US aesthetic surgeons, about one third still pack the nose after rhinoplasty, and surgeons doing more rhinoplasties were less likely to pack and reported fewer tip deformities.

1247. 1247Patient complaints with primary versus revision rhinoplasty: analysis and practice implications
      Aesthet Surg J 2011 · PMID 21908809 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 400 consecutive rhinoplasty consultations, first-time patients mostly wanted a smaller nose or a hump removed, while patients who had already had surgery mostly complained of a crooked nose, tip asymmetry, wide nostrils, a scooped bridge and visible columella.

1248. 1248Perioperative settings in rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21404158 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review describes the preoperative and postoperative arrangements that surround a rhinoplasty, presenting them as the working tools of a surgical unit that support patient safety; the abstract reports no counts.

1249. 1249Perioperative steroids for minimizing edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty: a meta-analysis
      Aesthet Surg J 2011 · PMID 21813878 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Pooling four randomized trials, steroids given around the time of rhinoplasty significantly reduced eyelid swelling and bruising at 1 and 7 days (P < .0001), with dosing before surgery and repeated doses working better than a single dose afterward.

1250. 1250Photogrammetric analysis of soft tissue facial profile in Turkish rhinoplasty population
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21487908 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Comparing 40 Turkish rhinoplasty patients with 40 people happy with their faces, the measurements that most set patients apart were a crooked nose, an open forehead-nose angle, a sharp nose-lip angle, a weak chin and a tall midface.

1251. 1251Rhinoplasty
      Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 · PMID 21788798 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This continuing-education review states that rhinoplasty has moved over 20 years from cutting the framework down to preserving cartilage with sutures and adding grafts where support is missing; the abstract reports no counts.

1252. 1252Rhinoplasty: open tip suture techniques: a 25-year experience
      Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21404163 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      Drawing on 25 years of practice, the author describes six stitches placed through the open approach that reshape the nasal tip in a consistent, repeatable way, with grafts added only when more definition is needed; the abstract reports no counts.

1253. 1253Secondary rhinoplasty: revising the crooked nose
      Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 22028013 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review covers why a nose can still be crooked after a previous rhinoplasty and how to correct it, noting that minor cases need simple measures while complex ones often need more aggressive surgery; the abstract reports no counts.

1254. 1254Septal surgery in rhinoplasty
      Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21404159 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This review sets out a rule of thumb: mild septal bends are corrected from inside the nose, while S-shaped, wavy, cleft, multiply fractured and most revision septums are removed, rebuilt outside the body and replaced through an open approach.

1255. 1255Skoog rhinoplasty revisited
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21487918 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 44 patients since 1997, the author removed the nasal hump, trimmed it and put it back on the bridge as a graft, obtaining a smooth bridge in nearly all cases when the graft was large enough.

1256. 1256Sonic rhinoplasty: histologic correlates and technical refinements using the ultrasonic bone aspirator
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21931085 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 103 consecutive cosmetic rhinoplasties using an ultrasonic bone aspirator to shave nasal bone, all patients had satisfactory results, 7 had minor dorsal irregularities or asymmetry, and none had skin or soft tissue injury.

1257. 1257Structure rhinoplasty of the long nose
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21484212 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 138 patients from three centers who complained of a long nose, a structure-based rhinoplasty that rebuilds the dorsum and the angle at the root shortened the nose in 122 (88.4%) with better overall appearance.

1258. 1258The alar-spanning suture: a useful tool in rhinoplasty to refine the nasal tip
      Arch Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 22106188 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This technique article describes a single stitch spanning the two tip cartilages that narrows a wide, strong tip and the area just above it, often without extra dissection or a support graft; the abstract reports no patient counts or outcomes.

1259. 1259The rhinoplasty consult
      Facial Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 22028004 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      This article frames the consultation as the point where surgeon and patient reach a shared understanding of what rhinoplasty for a crooked nose can and cannot achieve, and names communication as its cornerstone; the abstract reports no counts.

1260. 1260The role of septal cartilage in rhinoplasty: cadaveric analysis and assessment of graft selection
      Aesthet Surg J 2011 · PMID 22001343 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 14 fresh adult cadavers, septal cartilage averaged 35.14 mm long, 32.5 mm high and 933 square mm in area, and its thickness varied from 1.04 to 1.71 mm across nine zones, thickest in the center and top and thinnest along the L-strut.

1261. 1261The use of Integra™ in rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 20680627 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 56 augmentation rhinoplasties, a folded sheet of collagen scaffold (Integra) was used to build up the bridge of the nose, and the 30 patients followed for at least 12 months kept a stable volume.

1262. 1262Treatment protocol for "Mestizo nose" with open rhinoplasty
      Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011 · PMID 21533985 · from the abstract · written 2026-09-08

      In 879 primary open rhinoplasties on Mestizo noses, a fixed operative sequence gave an estimated 54.75% improvement in nasal aesthetics, a 5% revision rate and complication rates each under 1.5%.