Revision Rhinoplasty: An Analysis of Aesthetic Deformities

Current Clinical Practices of the Rhinoplasty Society Members

“…However, with that in mind, current literature has revision rates quoted as often times below 5%, but commonly in a 5% to 10% range as well. 16,17 The numbers from this study seem to be similar with the literature at large.…”

Paranasal Sinuses in Contemporary Surgery, External Approaches to

“…The most commonly reported deformities after rhinoplasty have been located in the lower two thirds of the nose, with polly beak deformity specifically being very frequent (Parkes et al 1992). O'Conner and McGregor (1955) noted in their series of patients that the most common deformities were the ptotic tip and polly beak deformity.…”

Complications in Rhinoplasty

“…In one large series, lower third abnormalities were the most common reason for revision surgery, of which bossae were second only to pollybeak. 34 It is one of the more common complications of primary rhinoplasty and can occur in up to 4% of patients postoperatively. 35 Some surgeons divide bossae into two categories: early and late.…”