Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty
Key Points
Key Points
- Rhinoplasty ranks among the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States, with over 200,000 procedures reported in 2014.
- The primary reason for surgery can be aesthetic, functional, or both, and may include adjunctive procedures on the nasal septum, nasal valve, nasal turbinates, or the paranasal sinuses.
- The average uncomplicated rhinoplasty procedure typically exceeds $4,000. However, the costs incurred due to complications, infections, or revision surgery (long-term antibiotics, hospitalization, and lost revenue from hours/days of missed work) add considerably to the total.
- The resultant psychological impact of rhinoplasty can also be significant.
Table 1. Definitions of Words Used in the Guideline
...Definitions of Words Used in the Guidel...
Table 2. Nasal Anatomy Definitions
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Anatomy of the Nose
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...View of the Nose...
...view of the nose...
...rontal view of the...
...view of the nose (2)...
Management
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Table 3. Structures to Assess in Rhino...
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...5. Functional AssessmentsHaving trouble...
Figure 1. Algorith...
...y of Key Action Statements (KAS)...
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...itionsClinicians should assess rhi...
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...pain and discomfortThe surgeon, or the...
...ntibioticsWhen a surgeon, or surgeon’s designe...
...e steroidsThe surgeon, or the surgeon...
...l packingSurgeons should NOT routinely place...
...sessmentClinicians should document...
...junctive Measures to Pain Management...
Patient Information
Patient Inform...
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...g Points for Patients with Obstructive Sl...
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...tly Asked Questions: Patient Counseling/Educ...
...pain should I expect? The amount...
Appendix 1: STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Questionnaire
...TOP-Bang Sleep Apnea QuestionnaireHaving troub...
Appendix 2: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Questionnaire
...Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) QuestionnaireHavi...