This article provides a problem-based approach to common cosmetic nasal deformities. The complexities of the rhinoplasty operation have been well-documented for an astonishing 5000 years. The origins, rooted from reconstructive procedures, were described in Egyptian hieroglyphs in 300 bce and Indian Sanskrit in 600 bce. However, the first cosmetic rhinoplasty was not described until John Roe’s correction of the “pug nose” in 1887. Even still, present-day rhinoplasty experts are continually evolving their technique.1 A simple PubMed search for the term “rhinoplasty” yields 11,384 results. Consistent principles include the establishment of patient goals, accurate diagnoses, and the application of known anatomical relationships. This article provides a problem-based approach to the common cosmetic nasal deformities.

Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Perform a systematic nasofacial analysis.
2. Identify the underlying anatomical cause of specific external nasal findings.
3. Recognize the interrelated effects of operative maneuvers.
4. Develop an appropriate operative plan to address patient concerns.

Editor-in-Chief: Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Co-Editor: James M. Stuzin, MD
Section Editors: Donald H. Lalonde, MD; John YS Kim, MD

• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Medical Knowledge
• Practice-based Learning and Improvement

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the 1.0 credits, 0.5 have been identified as applicable to patient safety.  

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM: 1.0
Patient Safety Credit: 0.5
Media:Journal Article, video
Release Date: 2/01/2023
Expiration Date: 2/01/2026*
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour
*Course access ends on course expiration date

Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.

Disclaimer: All relevant financial relationships for planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) are reviewed by the ASPS Continuing Education Committee and have been mitigated, if applicable. 

The following planners/faculty members/reviewers relevant financial relationships or affiliations disclosures:

Nothing to disclose

Recognition Statement

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.

Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.

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