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Adjunctive cosmetic procedures during rhinoplasty and sinus surgery
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. beckermailbox@aol.com
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
|October 1, 2003
Summary
Patients often ask if cosmetic facial procedures can be done during nasal surgery like endoscopic sinus surgery and rhinoplasty. This report details common additional cosmetic procedures performed concurrently.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Patients undergoing nasal surgery frequently inquire about simultaneous cosmetic procedures.
- Nasal surgeries include endoscopic sinus surgery and rhinoplasty.
- Demand exists for combining functional nasal surgery with aesthetic facial enhancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline common adjunctive cosmetic procedures performed alongside nasal surgery.
- To inform patients and surgeons about concurrent surgical options.
- To review the scope of combined nasal and facial cosmetic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of common adjunctive cosmetic procedures requested during nasal surgery.
- Identification of procedures frequently combined with endoscopic sinus surgery and rhinoplasty.
- Clinical experience and literature synthesis.
Main Results:
- Commonly requested adjunctive procedures include rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and cosmetic facial enhancements.
- Endoscopic sinus surgery can be combined with rhinoplasty and other facial aesthetic procedures.
- The report details specific examples of these combined surgical approaches.
Conclusions:
- Combining nasal surgery with cosmetic facial procedures is feasible and frequently requested.
- A range of adjunctive cosmetic surgeries can be safely performed concurrently.
- This approach offers patients a comprehensive solution for both functional and aesthetic concerns.