Anatomy, Physiology, and Fundamentals of Nasal Reconstruction

Abstract

In the past 50 years, significant progress has been made in nasal reconstruction. The concept of "filling the hole" has been abandoned by nasal reconstructive surgeons, who now have various methods to obtain both an aesthetically beautiful and functionally effective nose. 1 As the core and frequently most prominent part of the face, the reconstruction of the nose is among the most complex. Reconstruction of the nose necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its complex, three-dimensional structural and topographic anatomy. Also crucial to this sort of surgery is the interaction between the nose and the surrounding facial tissues, as well as how these tissues can be used to reconstruct a nose that is aesthetically pleasing and allows the patient to breathe normally.