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Rhinoplasty, Basic Closed Technique: Workup

Author: A John Vartanian, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Head and Neck, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine; Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
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Updated: Aug 19, 2008

Workup

Imaging Studies

Photography

Standardized photographs of the patient are essential to the preoperative diagnosis and for the development of a mental surgical plan. Capturing high-quality patient photographs can be accomplished using 35-mm film or digital photography techniques, which are described in detail in other sources. Preoperative analysis of patient photographs allows the surgeon to define problem areas of the nose that may have been missed during the initial physical examination. Also, specific structural and anatomic deficits may become more apparent in certain photographic views.

A review of patient photographs the night before surgery can also serve to refresh the surgeon's memory, help anticipate likely intraoperative anatomy, and allow the surgeon to rehearse the projected operative plan. Photographs are also valuable in objectively revealing preoperative and postoperative findings. Such documentation is also helpful in critical self-analysis of techniques and long-term results.

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Keywords

rhinoplasty, osteotomy, septoplasty, rhinoplasty revision, nasal repair, nose surgery, nose job, cosmetic surgery, aesthetic nasal surgery, esthetic nasal surgery, endonasal rhinoplasty, closed rhinoplasty, nose reconstruction, nasal reconstruction, nasal tip sculpting, nasal base surgery, closed structure rhinoplasty, airway abnormalities, septal deformity, septal perforation, nasal augmentation, bifid nasal tip, nasal hump, stair-step deformity, stair step deformity, saddle-nose deformity, saddle nose deformity, polly beak deformity, polly-beak deformity, open roof deformity, plastic surgery

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

A John Vartanian, MD,  Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Head and Neck, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine; Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
A John Vartanian, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Frederick J Menick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine; Private Practice in Tucson, Arizona
Frederick J Menick, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Association of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Disclosure: none None None

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
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Managing Editor

George Peck, Jr, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Plastic Surgery, St Barnabas Hospital of New Jersey
George Peck, Jr, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Nicolas (Nick) G Slenkovich, MD, Practice Director, Colorado Plastic Surgery Center at Swedish Medical Center
Nicolas (Nick) G Slenkovich, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Colorado Medical Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Deepak Narayan, MD, FRCS, Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic), Yale University School of Medicine; Chief of Plastic Surgery, West Haven Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Deepak Narayan, MD, FRCS is a member of the following medical societies: American Association for the Advancement of Science, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Indian Medical Association, Plastic Surgery Research Council, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and Royal College of Surgeons of England
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