Essentials of Septorhinoplasty

An indispensable reference for performing delicate nasal surgery—now in a new edition

Essentials of Septorhinoplasty: Philosophy-Approaches-Techniques, Second Edition, integrates the functional and aesthetic aspects of complex nasal surgery to address both cosmetic and breathing issues that often occur simultaneously. Fully revised and updated, this new edition covers surgery of the septum, open rhinoplasty techniques, and closed endonasal techniques, as well as anatomy, diagnosis and preoperative planning, patient psychology, postoperative treatment, and potential complications. Illustrations detailing surgical steps and before-and-after photographs to help plan procedures make this book a complete and practical guide to septorhinoplasty.

Key Features:

• New and expanded discussion of biostatic surgery, submucosal septal surgery, radiofrequency surgery, endoscopic procedures, DCF implants, and more
• Step-by-step description of operative procedures, including the latest graft and suture techniques
• More than 600 exquisite illustrations and high-quality color photographs that enhance the text
• Contributions from renowned names in the fields of otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery
• Videos available through Thieme MediaCenter that allow readers to see surgical techniques in action

Essentials of Septorhinoplasty: Philosophy-Approaches-Techniques, Second Edition, is the only book of its kind to incorporate functional and aesthetic considerations in nasal surgery. It is a beneficial addition to the library of any otolaryngologist, facial plastic surgeon, and maxillofacial surgeon who aims to improve both form and function of the nose.

1 The Dual Character of Nasal Surgery
2 Contemporary Rhinoplasty: Personal Principles and Philosophy
3 Facial Proportions and Aesthetic Ideals in Rhinoplasty
4 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Nasal Breathing
5 Preoperative Management
6 Principles of Modern Septoplasty
7 Structural Grafting via the External Rhinoplasty Approach
8 Endonasal Tip Rhinoplasty Approaches and Techniques
9 Alar Reduction and Sculpture
10 The Deviated Nose
11 The Functional Tension Nose, the Overprojected Nose
12 The Saddle Nose—Causes and Pathogenesis, Approaches and Operative Techniques, Principles of Tissue Replacement in the Nose
13 Rhinoplasty after Cleft Lip Repair
14 Nasal Trauma
15 Postoperative Care and Management