Rhinoplasty is considered to be one of the most challenging procedures in otolaryngology head and neck surgery. Meticulous planning and excellent surgical skills are pre-requisites for reproducible good outcomes. More than 100 years after the first rhinoplasty, many controversies regarding indication and techniques remain unresolved. The aim of this article is to review current concepts and arguments.
Keywords: alar cartilage surgery; augmentation rhinoplasty; indication; osteotomy; psychology; rhinoplasty; surgical technique.