title: [Rhinoplasty in the elderly].
abstract: Though psychological and anatomical conditions are less suitable, cosmetic rhinoplasty in the elderly patient is possible when indicated in selected patients. Their motivations should be looked for. The ones that have been delayed for other reasons are most convenient. The nasal deformities have nothing in particular. Decreased skin elasticity due to ageing is the point to be considered. When this change is moderate, usual surgical technics can be used for mild corrections. Otherwise, cutaneous resections should be limited to the root of the nose in order to carry out an elevation of the skin and a nasal lift. When it's conducted with care, rhinoplasty in the elderly patient deserves its rank in palliative treatment of ageing.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Senechal
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Senechal
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Rhinoplastie chez le sujet âgé.