Perception of Nasal Aesthetics: Nose or Face?

Background: Aesthetic assessment of the nose might not be limited to the nose as an isolated facial unit but might be the result of a broader perception of the whole facial image. The aim of this study was to investigate if the aesthetic evaluation of a nose is made by sole observation of the nose or influenced by the other features of the face.

Methods: Nose and face photographs of 20 voluntary models were taken from five different angles and merged into a single image of just the noses and whole faces of each model.

The Efficacy of Hydrodilatation for the Prevention of Vasospasm following Microsurgical Anastomosis.

Background:  Vasospasm is a major problem following microsurgical reconstruction which can result in the partial or complete loss of the flap tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of hydrodilatation for the prevention of vasospasm.

Methods:  Thirty male Wistar rats were used for this experimental study.

Soft Tissue Thickness Variations of the Nose: A Radiological Study.

Background: Soft tissue thickness (STT) is a major factor affecting the outcome in rhinoplasty. However, limited information is found in the literature on the age- and gender-related variations of the nasal STT.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to measure STT at various landmarks over the nasal framework and compare the age- and gender-related differences.