Iceberg of the nose

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Facial Reconstruction

Background:

• Open roof deformity is a complication of rhinoplasty where nasal bones fail to close adequately.
• This can result from inadequate osteotomies or bone mobilization.
• Preexisting conditions and specific anatomical factors can contribute to this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss various methods for correcting open roof deformity after rhinoplasty.
• To present the author's preferred surgical approach for this complication.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing surgical techniques for open roof deformity correction.
• Presentation of a specific surgical approach.

Main Results:

• Discussion of multiple corrective strategies for open roof deformity.
• Detailed explanation of the author's chosen method.

Conclusions:

• Open roof deformity is a recognized complication in rhinoplasty.
• Various surgical options exist for correction, with specific techniques potentially offering better outcomes.