Reconstructive Rhinoplasty-Our Experiences at a Rural Medical College in Gujarat.

Planning is the key for appropriate and cosmetically feasible nasal con-struction. Emphasis must be given to nasal subunit being reconstructed and the choice of flap must be robust. Our forehead flap uses 2 stage design with septal flap to allow for cartilage reconstruction in situ. We utilized post op small vessel dilators along with BACTIGRAS dressings to prevent infection. Our technique in both cases allowed for a greater nasal airway and greater nasal valve suppor.t.