TY - JOUR
T1 - Individualized Asian rhinoplasty
T2 - a systematic approach to facial balance.
AU - Li, Zhanqiang
AU - Unger, Jacob G.
AU - Roostaeian, Jason
AU - Constantine, Fadi
AU - Rohrich, Rod J.
PY - 2014/7
Y1 - 2014/7
N2 - Asian rhinoplasty, and rhinoplasty performed in other ethnic groups, remains a challenging operation for plastic surgeons. Precise clinical analysis and systematic planning preoperatively are widely accepted as the keys to success. Although a variety of analytical techniques have been published for other ethnic groups, a systematic approach for Asian rhinoplasty remains underrepresented in the current literature. A systematic approach and a stepwise technique were developed concomitantly with concepts in facial balance and proper preoperative evaluation for Asian patients. A retrospective review of 110 cases in 4 years was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach. Follow-up ranged from 6 to 48 months. Satisfactory results were achieved in 86 percent of cases. Typical cases were also reviewed. The systematic approach in Asian rhinoplasty presents a way to link appropriate analysis with specific techniques aimed at the subtleties of Asian rhinoplasty. This leads toward the individual's aesthetic goals. In the authors' experience, this approach allows for predictable and optimized results for this challenging procedure. Therapeutic, IV.
AB - Asian rhinoplasty, and rhinoplasty performed in other ethnic groups, remains a challenging operation for plastic surgeons. Precise clinical analysis and systematic planning preoperatively are widely accepted as the keys to success. Although a variety of analytical techniques have been published for other ethnic groups, a systematic approach for Asian rhinoplasty remains underrepresented in the current literature. A systematic approach and a stepwise technique were developed concomitantly with concepts in facial balance and proper preoperative evaluation for Asian patients. A retrospective review of 110 cases in 4 years was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach. Follow-up ranged from 6 to 48 months. Satisfactory results were achieved in 86 percent of cases. Typical cases were also reviewed. The systematic approach in Asian rhinoplasty presents a way to link appropriate analysis with specific techniques aimed at the subtleties of Asian rhinoplasty. This leads toward the individual's aesthetic goals. In the authors' experience, this approach allows for predictable and optimized results for this challenging procedure. Therapeutic, IV.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 25028852
AN - SCOPUS:84907204471
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 134
SP - 24e-32e
JO - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
JF - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
IS - 1
ER -