Osteotomies in rhinoplasty: an updated technique

Area of Science:

• Surgical Technique
• Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

• External percutaneous perforated lateral ostotomies are established surgical methods.
• Refinements in surgical techniques are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an updated technique for external percutaneous perforated lateral ostotomies.
• To highlight recent refinements that enhance predictability, versatility, and reproducibility.

Main Methods:

• Detailed description of the updated surgical procedure.
• Inclusion of recent technical modifications and refinements.

Main Results:

• The external percutaneous perforated lateral ostotomy technique is confirmed to be predictable.
• The procedure demonstrates versatility and reproducibility in surgical applications.

Conclusions:

• The updated technique for external percutaneous perforated lateral ostotomies is reliable.
• Recent refinements further solidify the value of this surgical approach.