The Wide Array of Surgical Manoevers in External Rhinoplasty

Abstract

Introduction: In the last few decades external approach to rhinoplasty has gained enormous popularity for the correction of functional and aesthetic problems of face. Our study aims to demonstrate the wide array of surgical manoeveres that can be done by external rhinoplasty. Materials And Methods: This prospective study was done in AJ Institute of Medical Sciences. 52 patients were presenting to our outpatient department with nasal deformity with or without nasal obstruction between January 2010 to 2011 were selected. Results: Among the 52 patients who underwent external rhinoplasty 44 (84.6%) were males and 8 (15.6%) were females. 16 (30.8%) had deviated nose, 10 (19.2%) had tension nose, 23 (44.2%) had various tip deformities and 3 (5.8%) had saddle nose. Conclusion: External approach facilitates full exposure of osseocartilagenous vault, easy implementation of modern rhinoplasty techniques to yield an aesthetic result well balanced with other facial components.