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Rhinoplasty, Asian: Multimedia

Author: Charles S Lee, MD, Consulting Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery, Olympia Medical Center
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Updated: Aug 27, 2008

Multimedia

Placing an intercrural 6-0 Prolene taper needle s...
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Media file 1: Placing an intercrural 6-0 Prolene taper needle suture to stabilize the framework.
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Placing an intercrural 6-0 Prolene taper needle s...

Placing an intercrural 6-0 Prolene taper needle suture to stabilize the framework.

A 2-mm osteotome placed percutaneously. Perform t...
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Media file 2: A 2-mm osteotome placed percutaneously. Perform this step prior to tip work.
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A 2-mm osteotome placed percutaneously. Perform t...

A 2-mm osteotome placed percutaneously. Perform this step prior to tip work.

Septal cartilage graft secured to the columella.
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Media file 3: Septal cartilage graft secured to the columella.
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Septal cartilage graft secured to the columella.

Septal cartilage graft secured to the columella.

Marking for alar base resection.
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Media file 4: Marking for alar base resection.
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Marking for alar base resection.

Marking for alar base resection.

After completion of procedure.
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Media file 5: After completion of procedure.
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After completion of procedure.

After completion of procedure.

Lengthening procedure (different patient) for the...
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Media file 6: Lengthening procedure (different patient) for the short nose. A graft placed behind the toboggan graft holds it out to extension.
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Lengthening procedure (different patient) for the...

Lengthening procedure (different patient) for the short nose. A graft placed behind the toboggan graft holds it out to extension.

More on Rhinoplasty, Asian

Overview: Rhinoplasty, Asian
Treatment: Rhinoplasty, Asian
Follow-up: Rhinoplasty, Asian
Multimedia: Rhinoplasty, Asian
References
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References

  1. Sheen J, Sheen A. Aesthetic Rhinoplasty. Vol 1. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 1987.

  2. Daniel RK, Calvert JW. Diced cartilage grafts in rhinoplasty surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. Jun 2004;113(7):2156-71. [Medline].

  3. Flowers RS. Problems in rhinoplasty in Orientals. Problems in plastic and reconstructive surgery. 1991;1:582-608.

  4. Flowers RS. The toboggan graft: A better way of cartilage grafting in the nose. Plastic Surgery Forum, PSEF. 1987.

  5. Kim CW. Complications of rhinoplasty. Problems in plastic and reconstructive surgery. 1991;1:609-613.

  6. Song IC. Changing concepts in cosmetic rhinoplasty in Orientals. Problems in plastic and reconstructive surgery. 1991;1:572-581.

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Further Reading

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Keywords

Asian rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty, oriental rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty, alloplastic augmentation, alar reduction, dorsal augmentation, nasal augmentation, endonasal rhinoplasty, endonasal approach, open rhinoplasty, asian nose surgery, asian nose job, cartilage shaping, two-layered cartilage, septal cartilage, lower lateral cartilage, ear cartilage, strut graft, conchal cartilage

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Charles S Lee, MD, Consulting Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery, Olympia Medical Center
Charles S Lee, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Surgeons and American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

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

Al Aly, MD, FACS, Consulting Surgeon, Iowa City Plastic Surgery
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