Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medanta, The Medicity
India has been the pioneer of nose reconstruction and the surgeries described by the great Sushruta still stand the test of time. Nose defect usually results from trauma, and treatment involves use of cartilage framework and skin flap cover. It often requires microsurgical skill to get a good cosmetic results
A separate group of patients where nose reconstruction is required, are patients of cleft nose deformity where there is a deviation and collapse of the nose requiring a systematic and specialized approach of a good reconstructive surgeon.