Way forward in improving Rhinoplasty Outcomes

Rhinoplasty is an elective surgical procedure required by the patient to attain an aesthetic and functional improvement of the nose. The degree of expectancy of the patient – and the surgeon – to the outcome of rhinoplasty is usually high, and any result under perfection may be seen as a failure. Consistently achieving good results in rhinoplasty requires thorough attention from the surgeon to every step of the rhinoplasty process. Fully understanding of patient’s desires, careful preoperative evaluation of the face and proper selection of patients is crucial towards improving rhinoplasty outcomes. Furthermore, an individually tailored surgical planning according to the unique features of the specific case, preferring remodeling over resection surgical techniques and reinforcing nasal framework support and careful surgical execution will likely ensure a satisfactory and long-lasting surgical outcome of rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty requires a lifelong dedication of the surgeon for providing the best outcomes to the patients that trust their noses to his or her surgical skills. The rhinoplasty surgeon has been labeled the “eternal student” and this should reflect the delicacy and the humbleness of the rhinoplasty surgeon.

Publication History

Received: 26 October 2023

Accepted: 26 March 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
27 March 2024