Rhinoplasty Experts on Trends in Revision Surgery, Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

by Thomas R. Collins •

“It all comes back to communication,” advised Anthony Sclafani, MD, director of facial plastic surgery at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He encouraged surgeons to “embrace your complications,” so that patients keep coming back and can get the right treatment.

Thomas Collins is a freelance medical journalist based in Florida.

Take-Home Points

  • Rhinoplasty has trended toward an emphasis on structure and functional and aesthetic flow, and the aesthetic standards may have shifted somewhat.
  • Butterfly grafts, though they take time to master, can be very useful.
  • When using rib grafts, they should be as thin as possible.
  • Expectations and follow-up are key in avoiding litigation.