My First Two Rhinoplasty Surgeries as Main Operator: Personal Experience and Considerations by a 2nd Year Plastic Surgery Resident

Domenico Costanzo; Fabrizio Cecchi; Edoardo Raposio

doi:10.18502/ajs.v7i3.17461

Domenico Costanzo Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Fabrizio Cecchi Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
Edoardo Raposio Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ajs.v7i3.17461

Keywords: Rhinoplasty, Structure Rhinoplasty, Preservation, Supratip, Septoplasty, Hybrid Rhinoplasty, Cartilage Graft, Pitanguy Ligament

Abstract

In the present paper, my first two rhinoplasty cases performed as a second-year plastic surgery resident will be presented. The morpho-functional analysis of the patients’ noses, the operative procedures, and the results will be described, highlighting the technical and organizational difficulties encountered and the strengths/safety points. The goal is to help young colleagues like me become acquainted with this complex surgery, characterizing possible initial obstacles and areas for improvement.