Current concepts in cosmetic rhinoplasty.
Modern concepts in the technique of cosmetic rhinoplasty and the psychological evaluation of a patient, together with the surgeon-patient relationship, are discussed. A revision rate of 7, 1% in a total of 882 cases over an 8-year period falls within internationally accepted standards. The reasons for patient dissatisfaction are reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D013165:Splints; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous