Prosthetic Nasal Reconstruction

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2024 May;32(2):327-337. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.12.002. Epub 2024 Jan 5.

Abstract

Prosthetic nasal reconstruction provides a restorative option for patients with nasal defects, and these can be retained with a variety of methods including adhesives and implants. These prostheses can significantly improve appearance, self-esteem, and quality of life for patients and they restore many functions of the external nose. Traditional fabrication methods are often used by the skilled professionals who make these custom prostheses, but digital technology is improving the workflow for design and fabrication of silicone nasal prostheses. Nasal prosthetic reconstruction requires multidisciplinary coordination between surgeons, maxillofacial prosthodontists, anaplastologists, and other members of the healthcare team. Prosthetic treatment can be considered as an alternative to, or an addition to treatment with surgical reconstruction.

Keywords: Facial prosthesis; Maxillofacial prosthodontics; Maxillofacial rehabilitation; Nasal defect; Nasal prosthesis; Nasal reconstruction; Rhinectomy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Maxillofacial Prosthesis*
  • Nose / surgery
  • Nose Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Quality of Life