facial plastic surgery Flashcards
1
Q
what is mentoplasty?
A
chin implants
2
Q
what is rhinoplasty?
A
nose job
3
Q
can you offer rhinoplasty on first consultation?
A
no never
4
Q
what assessment should be done on a patient considering rhinoplasty?
A
- examine face
- examine nose
- examine person
5
Q
what is an otoplasty?
A
pinning ears back
6
Q
what age would an otoplasty be considered?
A
age 6 onwards
7
Q
what technique is used to assess patients getting an otoplasty?
A
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
8
Q
what are 3 common problems with otoplasty?
A
- underdeveloped antihelical fold
- prominent concha
- protruding lobe
9
Q
what can be done instead of an otoplasty from birth to 3 months?
A
ear buddies to mould into shape possible up to 2 years
10
Q
what is a blephroplasti?
A
an operation to reshape eyelids
11
Q
what are some examples of primary closure?
A
- skin grafts
- skin flaps
12
Q
what are some advantages of healing by secindary intervention?
A
- can give better cosmetic outcomes
- less scarring/movement of tissue
