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Facial Plast Surg 2011; 27(5): 456-466
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288927
© Thieme Medical PublishersDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288927
Osteotomies in the Crooked Nose
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Publication History
Publication Date:
25 October 2011 (online)

ABSTRACT
The crooked nasal pyramid and upper third of the nose can be straightened with various osteotomes. Appropriate solutions to maximize successful nasal straightening require a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, a comprehensive preoperative plan, and the appropriate osteotomy choice.
KEYWORDS
Osteotomies - lateral osteotomies - medial osteotomies - intermediate osteotomies - nasal bones - crooked nose
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Jason D BloomM.D.
Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center
550 First Avenue, NBV Suite 5E5, New York, NY 10016
Email: bloomj@gmail.com