Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty
Key Points
Key Points
- Rhinoplasty ranks among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 200,000 procedures reported in 2014.
- The primary reason for surgery can be aesthetic, functional, or both, and may include adjunctive procedures on the nasal septum, nasal valve, nasal turbinates, or the paranasal sinuses.
- The average uncomplicated rhinoplasty procedure typically exceeds $4,000. However, the costs incurred due to complications, infections, or revision surgery (long-term antibiotics, hospitalization, and lost revenue from hours/days of missed work) add considerably to the total.
- The resultant psychological impact of rhinoplasty can also be significant.
Table 1. Definitions of Words Used in the Guideline
...itions of Words Used in the GuidelineHaving tr...
Table 2. Nasal Anatomy Definitions
...ble 2. Nasal Anatomy DefinitionsHaving trouble...
Anatomy of the Nose
Anatomy of th...
...View of the Nose
...ase view of the...
Frontal view of the nos...
...view of the nose (2)...
Management
...agement...
.... Structures to Assess in RhinoplastyHaving...
...Cosmetic AssessmentsHaving trouble v...
...ctional AssessmentsHaving trouble vie...
...e 1. Algorithm
...e 6. Summary of Key Action Statemen...
...icating expectationsClinicians should as...
...ionsClinicians should assess rhinoplasty candidate...
...asal airway obstructionThe surgeon, or the surgeon...
...e educationThe surgeon, or the sur...
...unseling for obstructive sleep apnea p...
...naging pain and discomfortThe surge...
...antibioticsWhen a surgeon, or sur...
...eroidsThe surgeon, or the surgeon’s desig...
...Surgeons should NOT routinely place packing...
...mentClinicians should document patient satisfa...
.... Adjunctive Measures to Pain Management i...
Patient Information
...ient Information
...ly Asked Questions for Rhinoplasty...
...How much bruising and swelling should I expe...
...ng Points for Patients with Obstruct...
Should I bring my continuous positive airway...
...d Questions: Patient Counseling/Education Re...
...in should I expect? The am...
Appendix 1: STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Questionnaire
...STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea QuestionnaireHaving troub...
Appendix 2: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Questionnaire
...x 2: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD...