The depressed nasofrontal angle in aesthetic rhinoplasty.
Certain patients seeking cosmetic rhinoplasty present with a so-called depressed nasofrontal angle. In this condition, the most careful part of the nasal bone is underdeveloped. This gives the illusion of a nasal hump. Complete removal of this hump will create a hypoplastic nose. Partial reduction of the hump and augmentation in the nasofrontal area are indicated in these patients. Autogenous material is preferable for this purpose. A number of patients are presented with illustration of the technique.
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Plastisch Chirurg, De Malberg Gemeente Ziekenhuis, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*