Rhinectomy
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A Rhinectomy is the surgical removal of a nose. If only part of the nose is removed it is called a partial rhinectomy, while entire nose removal is called a total rhinectomy. Often, a nose prosthesis
is required for rehabilitation.
Nose Prosthesis
A nose prosthesis is a type of craniofacial prosthesis used to replace an absent nose. Typically made of polydimethylsiloxane, a nose prosthesis is flexible and made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an adhesive or osseointegrated implants....
is required for rehabilitation.