# Rhinoplasty Essentials — GCMD Library living collection

Updated: n/a · 2 episodes · 13 cited statements

## Episodes
### Surgical Approaches
- [Open vs Close Rhinoplasty](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257) — video · 0:36 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257.md)

### Complications & Management
- [Rhinoplasty Complications](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256) — video · 1:26 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256.md)

## Chapters
- [0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=0) Three Major Complications of Rhinoplasty (Ep 2)
- [0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=0) Open versus Closed Rhinoplasty Techniques (Ep 1)

## Statements
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- Rhinoplasty is a surgery of millimeters. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:06](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=6)
- There are healing forces in rhinoplasty that the surgeon cannot control. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:17](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=17)
- Skin differences and the milieu of healing vary among individuals, with some people healing fast and others slow. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=20)
- The three major complications of rhinoplasty are: bleeding and infection, aesthetic dissatisfaction, and minor imperfections. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:26](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=26)
- Aesthetic dissatisfaction can be prevented through frank discussion where the patient feels comfortable asking questions and the surgeon provides a morph (two-dimensional depiction of expected nasal appearance). (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:42](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=42)
- A morph is a two-dimensional depiction that helps guide patient and surgeon regarding expected rhinoplasty results, though it cannot capture three-dimensional structure, shadows, and other aspects. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=53)
- Minor imperfections such as palpable bumps that are not visible are much more common than not as part of rhinoplasty healing. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:10](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/rhinoplasty-complications-13256?t=70)
- In closed rhinoplasty, there are no external incisions and all work is done from the inside. (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:03](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=3)
- In closed rhinoplasty, tip cartilages are pulled out and manipulated based on feel. (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:03](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=3)
- Open rhinoplasty uses an external incision on the columella. (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:14](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=14)
- Open rhinoplasty includes hidden incisions that allow direct visualization of cartilages and bone being remodeled. (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:18](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=18)
- Open rhinoplasty is much more precise than closed technique. (opinion) [Ep 1 · 0:29](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=29)
- The current trend in rhinoplasty is towards open technique. (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:29](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/open-vs-close-rhinoplasty-13257?t=29)

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