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Facial Plast Surg 2013; 29(02): 106-115
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1341588
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1341588
Three-dimensional Evaluation of Unilateral Cleft Rhinoplasty Results
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Publication Date:
05 April 2013 (online)


Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) imaging is a relatively new method of objectively evaluating surgical results, allowing the surgeon to accurately measure postsurgical changes with little inconvenience to the patient. Its accuracy and reliability has been consistently demonstrated in the literature. This article describes updated methods that we use with 3D imaging software to assess rhinoplasty results at our institution. The measurements described include the assessment of symmetry, tip projection, rotation, volume, width, and topographic width. We also apply these techniques to assess the surgical changes of patients with unilateral clefts who underwent secondary rhinoplasty performed by the senior author.