Cosmetic

158) Which of the following statements about the Open Approach in Rhinoplasty is FALSE?

A. Combines bilateral marginal incisions and a transcolumellar incision
B. Compromises a major support mechanism for the tip of the nose
C. Compromises a minor support mechanism for the tip of the nose
D. Provides excellent visualization for diagnosis, exposure and academic teaching
E. Fosters prolonged nasal tip postoperative edema




REFERENCES & ANSWER


Tardy ME., Toriumi DAM., Hecht D.A.: Philosophy and Principles of Rhinoplasty, chapter 32, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, second edition (Ira Papel, editor) pp.378-381, 2002

Tardy ME., Toriumi DAM., Hecht D.A.: Philosophy and Principles of Rhinoplasty, chapter 40, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, Third edition (Ira Papel, editor) 507-528, 2009



158) B     Compromises a major support mechanism for the tip of the nose