Cosmetic

395) Which of the following statements regarding Rhinoplasty is TRUE?

A. The best visualization is achieved by a bipedicle (bucket-handle) approach.
B. The nasal skin is thinner superiorly and inferiorly.
C. Medial osteotomies are performed before lateral osteotomies.
D. Lateral osteotomies start at the level of the floor of the nose.
E. The External Rhinoplasty approach divides a major support mechanism of the nose.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Calhoun K. H.: Introduction to Rhinoplasty, Chapter 174 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Ira Papel, editor), Thieme Medical Publishers, second edition, 2002, pp.2229-2240

Toriumi D. M., Hecht D. A., Emer J. J.: External Rhinoplasty Approach, 175 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Ira Papel, editor), Thieme Medical Publishers, second edition, 2002, pp.2241-2253


395) C        Medial osteotomies are performed before lateral osteotomies.