Rhinoplasty is one of the most common of all plastic surgery operations  .It is also a fascinating operation because various deformities of the nose can be changed in 1 to 2 hours.
The ultimate goal of modern rhinoplasty is to make a pleasing nose which looks natural and fits with the facial features , with the patient's psychology and to preserve or improve breathing . Rhinoplasty is not an easy operation because no two noses are quite alike and besides a complete preoperative analysis a great accuracy is required in surgical maneuvers. This needs a solid experience , a good mastering of techniques and a good artistic and psychologic sense .

This Atlas is decribes the Open or Transcolumellar approach . Only some excerpts from the book are included in this website .
- The main chapter (chap II) describes the technique of the Open approach . The open approach is performed via a short 4 - 5 mm incision placed between the two nostril orifices and this offers the surgeon an excellent view on the cartilaginous structures which can be modifyed with accuracy.
- In chapters V, VI, VII are treated Cartilage grafts which are an important part of the rhinoplasty procedure , these grafts are used to correct unbalanced nose , to improve the shape of the nose and to improve the function .
- Chapter VIII deals with Secondary rhinoplasty and describes the various deformities resulting from previous operations and their potential correction . Twenty demonstrative cases are presented.

This Atlas includes 550 excellent photographs and diagramms . 51 clinical cases are presented with pre and post operative photographs.