

The bony nasion is the junction between the frontal and nasal bones. The nasofrontal angle is the external landmark identifying the deepest or most posterior portion of the nasal dorsum, and by this definition is synonymous with the radix, or soft tissue nasion. The external contour of the upper third of the nose is defined by the two side walls: the dorsum and the nasofrontal angle. The dorsum should also be perpendicular to a line drawn vertically from the midglabella to the menton ( Figure 10-2 ). The nasal dorsum should also follow a gentle curvilinear path from the medial brow to the nasal tip. The width of the upper two thirds of the nose should be approximately 75% of the width of the nasal base ( Figure 10-1 ). One of these guidelines states that the aesthetically pleasing face can be divided equally into vertical fifths, with the nasal base width equal to the intercanthal distance. Objective measurements of contour, angles, and proportions have been proposed and accepted to help provide the facial plastic surgeon with guidelines that define ideal standards of beauty and aesthetic facial harmony.


The relationship of the nose to the face has been studied for centuries. We will review important anatomic principles and describe the different techniques of osteotomies to achieve better precision and consistency in attaining superior aesthetic results without compromising nasal function.Īchieving success in rhinoplasty is based on careful preoperative planning and assessment. Its execution requires careful planning, intimate knowledge of the anatomy, and appreciation of the dynamics between the upper one-third bony vault and lower two-thirds cartilaginous framework as there is a fine line between inadequate and overmobilization of the nasal bones. Whether the approach to rhinoplasty is external or endonasal, osteotomies rely predominantly on a tactile sense rather than direct visualization. While the objectives remain clear, osteotomies continue to be a source of trepidation for rhinoplasty surgeons. The primary indications for osteotomies are to straighten a deviated nasal dorsum, narrow the nasal side walls, and close an open nasal vault. Individuals that are unsatisfied with a prior surgical procedure can find an injection helpful for redefining their appearance.In 1898, Jacques Joseph was one of the first surgeons to promote the concept of the nasal osteotomy as a way to reshape and reposition the bony vault. Patients will receive an injection to augment or raise a flat bridge, reduce depressions or dents, and reduce the appearance of a hump on the bridge. The procedure will not reduce the size of your nose, but patients will experience symmetry that smoothes contour abnormalities. Fillers that are used for a non-surgical rhinoplasty in New York City include Juvederm, and Restylane. Levine collaborates with her patients on creating their desired appearance. After receiving an injection, ask about the benefits of an eyebrow lift in NYC that can refine wrinkles and early aging.ĭr.

The injection is often limited to the top and sides of the nose, as opposed to the tip or the base. The procedure injects a filler to enhance the nasal shape or straighten the nasal bridge without the need for surgery.įor patients that want to avoid the downtime that is required with rhinoplasty, this procedure offers excellent results to make the nose look more proportional and smaller in the frame of the face. Jennifer Levine utilizes a gentle touch and dermal fillers to provide patients with non-surgical nose jobs.
