Abstract
Rhinoplasty is an elective surgical procedure to attain an aesthetic and functional
improvement of the nose. The level of expectation of the patient—and the surgeon—regarding
the outcome of a rhinoplasty is usually high, and any result that is less than perfect
can be seen as a failure. To achieve consistently good results in rhinoplasty, the
surgeon should be meticulous at every step of the procedure. Fully understanding the
patient's desires, careful preoperative evaluation of the face, and proper selection
of patients are crucial to achieving improved outcomes. Furthermore, an individually
tailored surgical planning according to the unique features of the specific case,
preferring remodeling over resection and reinforcing the nasal framework support,
and careful surgical execution will likely ensure a satisfactory and long-lasting
surgical outcome. Rhinoplasty requires lifelong dedication of the surgeon for providing
the best outcomes to patients entrust their noses to the surgeon's surgical skills.
The rhinoplasty surgeon has been labeled an “eternal student,” and this should reflect
the delicateness and humbleness of the rhinoplasty surgeon.
Keywords
rhinoplasty - rhinoplasty evaluation - rhinoplasty outcomes
