Abstract
This article examines how functional nasal surgery can result in aesthetic improvement
to the nose. We performed a literature search examining functional rhinoplasty with
resultant aesthetic benefits. We also conducted a review of various techniques that
can be used to correct functional nasal obstruction that also achieve aesthetic improvement(s).
Although there are data demonstrating improvements to quality of life after functional
and aesthetic nasal surgery, there is limited work linking the close relationship
between functional nasal surgery with resultant aesthetic improvements.
Functional rhinoplasty to correct nasal obstruction can also result in aesthetic improvements.
Perhaps reconsideration of separating these closely tied issues is needed. A formal
study looking at the degree of worsened, unchanged, and improved nasal aesthetics
that occurs after true functional rhinoplasty, from both objective and subjective
viewpoints, should be considered.
Keywords
functional rhinoplasty - aesthetic rhinoplasty - nasal grafting
