Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Non-Caucasian rhinoplasty: a 16-year experience.

W E Matory, E Falces

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study details rhinoplasty techniques for non-Caucasians, emphasizing alar base resection for flaring and interalar reduction for width. Achieving facial balance requires careful consideration of these specific nasal features.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Biochemical assessment of cellular damage after adipocyte harvest.

    The Journal of surgical research·1997
    Same author

    Abdominal surgery in patients with severe morbid obesity.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·1994
    Same author

    Improved mammographic imaging using tissue expanders for breast augmentation.

    Annals of plastic surgery·1994
    Same author

    Health care worker contamination by HIV virus: a valid fear or a surgeon's hysteria?

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·1994
    Same author

    Reduction mammaplasty improves symptoms of macromastia.

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery·1993
    Same author

    Technical considerations in pectoralis major transfer for treatment of the paralytic elbow.

    The Journal of hand surgery·1991

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Facial Aesthetic Surgery

    Background:

    • Rhinoplasty in non-Caucasian populations presents unique challenges.
    • Achieving facial balance and symmetry requires tailored surgical approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe indications and techniques for rhinoplasty in 134 non-Caucasian patients.
    • To outline methods for addressing specific nasal characteristics and complications in this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 134 non-Caucasian rhinoplasties over 16 years.
    • Analysis of operative techniques including alar base resection, interalar reduction, and fat removal.
    • Description of strategies for managing complications and achieving racial congruity.

    Main Results:

    • Alar base resection effectively addresses alar flaring but not alar width.
    • Interalar reduction is indicated for reducing interalar distance.
    • Secondary procedures may be necessary for combined alar flare and wide interalar distance.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific techniques like alar base resection and interalar reduction are crucial for non-Caucasian rhinoplasty.
    • Addressing nasal aesthetics in relation to the entire face is essential for optimal outcomes.
    • Careful planning, including potential secondary procedures, is vital for difficult nasal reconstructions.

    Related Experiment Videos