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Facial Plast Surg 2011; 27(5): 456-466
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1288927
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Osteotomies in the Crooked Nose

Jason D. Bloom1 , 2 , Sara B. Immerman2 , Minas Constantinides1 , 2
  • 1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York, New York
  • 2Department of Otolaryngology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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25 October 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The crooked nasal pyramid and upper third of the nose can be straightened with various osteotomes. Appropriate solutions to maximize successful nasal straightening require a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, a comprehensive preoperative plan, and the appropriate osteotomy choice.

KEYWORDS

Osteotomies - lateral osteotomies - medial osteotomies - intermediate osteotomies - nasal bones - crooked nose

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Jason D BloomM.D. 

Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center

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