Internal Nasal Valve Reconstruction

Abstract

The success of cosmetic rhinoplasty is initially judged by aesthetics; however, the final result is deemed successful only if the internal nose functions well along with the external nose appearing attractive. Since the internal nasal valve is the most delicate anatomic area of the nose impacting the body, not only aesthetical- ly but functionally, it behooves the rhinoplastic surgeon to become intimately familiar with this area so that surgical manipulation of the delicate tissues that comprise the nasal valve and its associated structures can be judiciously avoided if possible and exquisitely and exactingly manipulated when necessary.