Effect of the Supine Position and Anesthesia on Nasal Anthropometric Measurements in Rhinoplasty Patients 👃✨
Nasal anthropometry refers to the precise measurement of nasal dimensions, which plays a vital role in rhinoplasty planning and outcome evaluation. Accurate nasal measurements ensure facial harmony, functional balance, and patient satisfaction. However, these measurements can be influenced by several physiological and positional factors during surgery. 2. Importance of Patient Positioning in Rhinoplasty 🛏️ 2.1 Supine Position and Gravity Effects 🌍 During rhinoplasty, patients are placed in the supine position, causing gravity-induced soft tissue redistribution. This position may alter nasal width, tip projection, and dorsum height due to fluid shift and tissue relaxation. 2.2 Facial Soft Tissue Dynamics 🧬 The supine posture leads to increased facial blood pooling and edema, which can temporarily exaggerate nasal dimensions, potentially affecting intraoperative assessments. 3. Influence of Anesthesia on Nasal Measurements 💉 3.1 Muscle Relaxation and Tissue Compliance 😌 G...