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Facial Plast Surg 2024; 40(05): 546-550
DOI: 10.1055/a-2218-5826
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Way Forward in Improving Rhinoplasty Outcomes

Rui Xavier 
1   Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Luz Arrabida, Porto, Portugal
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Abstract

Rhinoplasty is an elective surgical procedure to attain an aesthetic and functional improvement of the nose. The level of expectation of the patient—and the surgeon—regarding the outcome of a rhinoplasty is usually high, and any result that is less than perfect can be seen as a failure. To achieve consistently good results in rhinoplasty, the surgeon should be meticulous at every step of the procedure. Fully understanding the patient's desires, careful preoperative evaluation of the face, and proper selection of patients are crucial to achieving improved outcomes. Furthermore, an individually tailored surgical planning according to the unique features of the specific case, preferring remodeling over resection and reinforcing the nasal framework support, and careful surgical execution will likely ensure a satisfactory and long-lasting surgical outcome. Rhinoplasty requires lifelong dedication of the surgeon for providing the best outcomes to patients entrust their noses to the surgeon's surgical skills. The rhinoplasty surgeon has been labeled an “eternal student,” and this should reflect the delicateness and humbleness of the rhinoplasty surgeon.

Keywords

rhinoplasty - rhinoplasty evaluation - rhinoplasty outcomes


Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
28 November 2023

Article published online:
27 December 2023

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