Osteotomies Demystified

Abstract

Osteotomies are critical techniques in rhinoplasty. There are a variety of approaches, trajectories, and tools used with no widely standardized classification or nomenclature. Percutaneous osteotomies are gaining in popularity, and picture framing the nasomaxillary bone is crucial for predictable fracture and reproducible results. This is best accomplished with medial, lateral, and transverse osteotomies. Intermediate osteotomies are used less frequently, but provide more mobility. With a detailed understanding of anatomy and a thorough approach to nasal osteotomies, the contour and function of the bony vault can be reshaped with a successful outcome for both the surgeon and patient.

Keywords: Crooked nose; Dorsal hump; Functional rhinoplasty; Osteotomy; Percutaneous; Wide nasal dorsum.