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Dermatological assessment of thick‐skinned patients before rhinoplasty—what may surgeons ask for?

Rhinoplasty is considered a very challenging surgery since minimal changes of this central area of the face may significantly impact a person's appearance and self‐awareness. This is even more challenging… Click to show full abstract

Rhinoplasty is considered a very challenging surgery since minimal changes of this central area of the face may significantly impact a person's appearance and self‐awareness. This is even more challenging in thick‐skinned patients because results are less predictable, and changes to the osseocartilaginous framework (OCF) may not be sufficiently visible due to the blanket effect of the thick skin. Furthermore, pre‐existing skin conditions may exacerbate following surgery. Therefore, managing patients with extremely thick skin or patients who suffer from pre‐existing dermatological conditions such as rosacea or acne requires a synergy of surgeons and dermatologists to achieve optimal results. In this article, we review the most significant pre‐ and post‐surgical regimens that surgeons and dermatologists should apply in selected patients to achieve optimal results after rhinoplasty.

Keywords: thick; dermatological assessment; patients rhinoplasty; skinned patients; thick skinned; assessment thick

Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2022

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