[Aesthetic surgery of the nose (author's transl)]

The world-wide acceptance of rhinoplastic corrections has let to the development of multiple surgical techniques in an attempt to improve the ultimate result. After short mentioning of the preoperative measurements the article contains a description of the current concepts of performing osteotomies, tip corrections and the treatment of saddle nose deformities. Surcical methods dealing with secondary deformities including free grafts are discussed. The second chapter is devoted to cosmetic corrections of the face including lid surgery and the so called face lift operation. The value of such procedures is weighed against dermabrasion and chemical face peel in the attempt to improve the appearance. In the thierd chapter the author mentions the newest development in facial nerve surgery in regard to free muscle transfer and nerve cross over operations.