Cosmetic

455) Which of the following statements about Rhinoplasty is TRUE?

A. The best access and visualization for Rhinoplasty is achieved via the bipedicle (bucket-handle) approach.
B. Nasal skin is thinnest at the nasal tip.
C. Medial osteotomy is performed after lateral osteotomy.
D. The preferred lateral osteotomy pattern is: high-low-high.
E. Intermediate osteotomy is performed after lateral osteotomy.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Calhoun K. H.: Introduction to Rhinoplasty, Chapter 174, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, editor), Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2232-2238, 2001

Renner G. J.: Introduction to Rhinoplasty, Chapter 171, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, editor), 4th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2533-2550, 2006



455) D         The preferred lateral osteotomy pattern is: high-low-high.