Sonic rhinoplasty: innovative applications.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2013
Abstract
Sonic rhinoplasty involves the use of the Sonopet ultrasonic bone aspirator (Stryker, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, USA) to precisely sculpt the nasal bones without damage to the surrounding nasal cartilage, soft tissue, and mucosa. By employing ultrasonic waves to emulsify and remove bone under concurrent irrigation and suction, sonic rhinoplasty improves upon the conventional osteotome, drill, rasp, and powered rasp techniques that may be associated with decreased visualization, heat generation, mechanical chatter, and a lack of surgical precision with attendant soft tissue injury. We have applied this technology to bony dorsal hump and nasal spine removal, deepening of the glabellar angle and reshaping of irregular nasal contours, septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and the correction of bony asymmetries.
Volume
29
Issue
2
First Page
127
Last Page
132
ISSN
1098-8793
Published In/Presented At
Pribitkin, E., & Greywoode, J. D. (2013). Sonic rhinoplasty: innovative applications. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 29(2), 127–132. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1341584
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
23564245
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article