Recent advances in external rhinoplasty.
The introduction, resistance to, and acceptance of external rhinoplasty are reviewed. Technical advances - butterfly incision, electrocautery, drainage incisions, and use of the rotating burr - are discussed; and illustrations are used to support the author's belief in advantages of the external approach.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends