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The external shaving technique in aesthetic rhinoplasty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1996
Summary
External shaving effectively treats rhinophyma and improves thick nasal tips in rhinoplasty. This technique offers a high success rate with minimal complications for enhanced aesthetic results.
Area of Science:
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- External shaving is an established treatment for rhinophyma.
- Its utility in aesthetic rhinoplasty for specific nasal tip morphologies is explored.
Observation:
- Fifty patients underwent external shaving, primarily for secondary rhinoplasty.
- The study followed patients over a 5-year period.
Findings:
- External shaving successfully reduced nasal tip skin thickness and improved definition.
- A high success rate was observed, with only one significant complication (hypertrophic scar) and two minor complications.
Implications:
- External shaving is a valuable technique for refining thick, sebaceous nasal tips unresponsive to standard rhinoplasty.
- Careful patient selection and surgical technique are crucial for predictable, favorable aesthetic outcomes.