Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 13, 2026

Endoscopic Septoplasty with Limited Two-line Resection: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septal Deviation
Published on: June 20, 2018
Use of Isotretinoin in Rhinoplasty: A Literature Review
Sulaiman A Althobaiti1, Abdulrahman G Alosaimi2, Fahad S Alghamdi3
1Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, Taif, SAU.
Abstract:
This literature review explores the role of isotretinoin as an adjunct therapy in rhinoplasty, particularly in patients with thick nasal skin. Thick skin, often associated with excessive sebaceous activity, can obscure surgical refinements and compromise aesthetic outcomes. Isotretinoin, known for its ability to reduce sebaceous gland activity, improve skin elasticity, and regulate keratinization, has been investigated for its potential to enhance postoperative results in rhinoplasty patients. This review synthesizes existing studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), retrospective analysis, and ultrasonographic assessments, to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of isotretinoin in this context.
Related Concept Videos
Epistaxis
Etiology
Possible causes of this condition include high blood pressure, trauma, low humidity, upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, foreign bodies, nasal inhalation of corticosteroids or illicit drugs, excessive use of decongestant nasal sprays, facial or nasal surgery, anatomic malformation, tumors, or systemic...
Acne Infection

