Publisher's Synopsis
"In the past several years we have seen an explosion of new thought in the field of rhinoplasty. For example, after nearly a century of use, the utility of osteotomes and rasps is being challenged by the use of powered, especially ultrasonic, instrumentation to manipulate the nasal bones. Along with this technology comes a whole host of new indications/applications for modifying the bony vault. The mainstream methods for reduction of the dorsal hump, the most common procedure in rhinoplasty, are also being challenged by the renewed interest in the concept of preservation of the dorsum to varying degrees while mobilizing it posteriorly into the maxilla. Increasingly, we are moving toward minimal cartilage resection in the tip, with some advocating for complete preservation of the ligamentous attachments as well. Still, structural approaches to rhinoplasty, whereby the strength of the osseocartilaginous vault is maintained or augmented to
