Mediterranean Rhinoplasty

Shape and function of the nose.- Nasal biotypes in the Mediterranean area.- Anatomical cues of the Mediterranean noses.- Morphological diagnostic tools in rhinoplasty.- Functional diagnostic tools in rhinoplasty.- Rhinoplasty – Italian experience: Closed approach. Open approach. Preservation approach. Tip surgery.- Western Mediterranean nose correction.- Southern Mediterranean nose correction.- Eastern Mediterranean nose correction.

The book offers a thorough description of rhinoplasty techniques for patients from the Mediterranean area. Noses come in different shapes and colors, depending on the various biotypes of the different geographic regions. This represents a topical issue for rhinoplasty surgeons, since different nasal morphologies imply different anatomic conditions. Moreover, beauty ideal varies from one region to the other, and those differences need to be taken into consideration. Based on these premises, the ethnic rhinoplasty is becoming more and more important among facial plastic surgeons. In order to broaden the understanding of anatomo-functional and cultural or cosmetic aspects specific to the Mediterranean nasal biotype, the book collects and discusses the experiences of surgeons operating on patients from the various regions of the Mediterranean area. Mediterranean Rhinoplasty represents a valuable resource not only for surgeons who are already experts in facial plastic surgery, but also for young otorhinolaryngologists, plastic surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons.

Pier Giorgio Giacomini is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine (Audiology), University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy. He received his medical degree from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy. He was Head of Otolaryngology Division University Hospital of Rome "Tor Vergata” from 2016 to 2018. He is a Fellow of the Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Secretary of the Italian Society of Facial Aesthetic Surgery (AICEFF) , and Italian Delegate of the European Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS).