[External rhinoplasty. 250 cases over a 6-year period]. / La rhinoplastie externe. 250 cas sur 6 ans.

Description by the authors of their experience on external rhinoplasty in 250 cases, the advantage of this technique, compared to the classical extramucosa rhinoplasty and its main indications.

[Miniforum: rhinoplasty by external approach. Technical aspects of rhinoplasty by external approach]. / Mini forum: rhinoplastie par voie externe. Aspects techniques de la rhinoplastie par voie externe.

The authors present the principle techniques of external transcolumellar rhinoplasty and stress the excellent exposure it provides, allowing effective treatment under direct vision of the anatomical structures of the nose tip, nasal spine and septum. Based on a series of 186 operated cases with a follow-up of between one and more than six years, the advantages and indications of this technique are briefly defined. The best indications are difficult nose tips, whether rhinoplasty is primary or, more particularly, when it is secondary.