Airflow Considerations and the Effect of Webster ’s Triangle in Reduction Rhinoplasty

ConclusionsIn reduction rhinoplasties, a decrease in the internal volume may be expected as directly proportional with the reduction amount. The decrease in the internal volume may create nasal breathing problems. To prevent it, nasal airflow should be adjusted according to new anatomy. In this study, we discussed “volumetric rhinoplasty” steps to prevent breathing problems in reduction rhinoplasty. Following these steps, not preserving Webster’s triangle (low-to-low osteotomy) has no effect on the nasal airway.Level of Evidence IVThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266.

Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - February 17, 2021 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research