Extramucosal rhinoplasty with videoscopic assistance

Extramucosal approach provides for earlier results, less edema and echymoses. The final inspection using the magnificence of the videoscopic camera makes visible small irregularities at the cut edge of the nasal bones, upper portion of the lateral cartilage, and dorsal aspect of the septal cartilage. The removal of both cartilaginous and bony spicules provides improvements in the quality of the results. Videoscopic assistance in association with extramucosal approach is very helpful to achieve an aesthetic and functional result in rhinoplasty.