Complications of augmentation rhinoplasty in the Japanese.
Augmentation rhinoplasties in our clinic were surveyed for complications during the five years 1974 to 1978. Our finding of three main complications--malposition, a too-large or too-high prosthesis, and perforation--is reported here. Prevention of such complications is also discussed.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*