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Facial Plast Surg 2022; 38(01): 013-020
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732480
Original Article

The Merits of the External Rhinoplasty

Andres Gantous 
1   Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hedyeh Ziai
2   Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Abstract

The authors present their views on the merits of external rhinoplasty in the context of a renewed awareness of the endonasal approach. Why do we continue to perform rhinoplasty via an open approach? The benefits of this technique such as its unparalleled exposure, the opportunity for technical precision, and the ability to better preserve nasal function are thoroughly explored. The criticisms of this technique are presented and discussed. The authors thoughts on rhinoplasty as a whole are examined.

Keywords

external rhinoplasty - open rhinoplasty - endonasal approach - closed technique


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Article published online:
29 July 2021

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