title: The use and possible complications of graft materials in rhinoplasty.
abstract: Rhinoplasty is indicated for improving nasal breathing, the appearance of the nose, mental well-being and self-confidence. In rhinoplasty, the most important factors are the surgeon's experience and sense of balance and beauty. Facial beauty is related to balance and the symmetry of different parts of the face, including the nose. Balance can be achieved by augmentation or reduction of the various parts of the nose. In rhinoplasty surgery, grafting has become the most widely used technique as well as suture techniques. Currently, grafting is frequently used to support the nasal structure, augment the nose, and correct the nasal contour both in primary and revision rhinoplasty surgery. Therefore, it is expected that surgeon must be comfortable with grafting techniques. Of note, not only the use of suitable surgical techniques, but also the surgeon's experience, patient selection, and regular follow-up influence the success of the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Medicine Faculty of İstanbul University, 34390 Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Kadir Serkan
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Orhan
authors.forename: Ayça Başkadem
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Yılmazer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous