facial plastic surgery

Question 1

what is mentoplasty?

Answer 1

chin implants

Question 2

what is rhinoplasty?

Answer 2

nose job

Question 3

can you offer rhinoplasty on first consultation?

Answer 3

no never

Question 4

what assessment should be done on a patient considering rhinoplasty?

Answer 4

• examine face
• examine nose
• examine person

Question 5

what is an otoplasty?

Answer 5

pinning ears back

Question 6

what age would an otoplasty be considered?

Answer 6

age 6 onwards

Question 7

what technique is used to assess patients getting an otoplasty?

Answer 7

1-2-3- technique for assessment

• 1cm from the superior point of the pinna to the mastoid
• 2xm from Frankfort (top of the tragus) posterior part of pinna to mastoid
• 30 degrees mastoid and helix

Question 8

what are 3 common problems with otoplasty?

Answer 8

• underdeveloped antihelical fold
• prominent concha
• protruding lobe

Question 9

what can be done instead of an otoplasty from birth to 3 months?

Answer 9

ear buddies to mould into shape possible up to 2 years

Question 10

what is a blephroplasti?

Answer 10

an operation to reshape eyelids

Question 11

what are some examples of primary closure?

Answer 11

• skin grafts

- skin flaps

Question 12

what are some advantages of healing by secindary intervention?

Answer 12

• can give better cosmetic outcomes

- less scarring/movement of tissue