顎顔面外科では精度が極めて重要です。ピエゾ技術を駆使することで、外科医は繊細な軟組織や重要な解剖学的構造を保護しつつ、極めて正確な骨切り術を実施できます。本テーマについて、ウィーンのアンジェロ・トロエダン准教授（医学博士・歯学博士）とリスボンのアントニオ・マトス・ダ・フォンセカ博士という国際的に著名な2人の専門家が、科学的研究と実践的な臨床経験の両面から貴重な見解を提示します。本インタビューでは、ピエゾ技術が臨床成績を向上させ、手術手順を再構築する仕組みについて解説します。

From October 24 to 25, a rhinoplasty hands-on course supported by W&H Med took place at Hospital Bellvitge in Barcelona. Over two days, three internationally renowned experts guided 20 participants through advanced dorsal preservation techniques.

Functional-aesthetic rhinoplasty can be performed using either an open or closed (endonasal) approach. While many surgeons prefer open rhinoplasty as this provides improved visibility of the anatomical structures involved, it is not necessary in every case. For patients with thin skin, moderate dorsal deformities or less complex nasal tip deformities, closed rhinoplasty offers clear benefits: with intranasal approach, there is no external scarring and the soft tissue integrity is largely preserved. This contributes to an aesthetically pleasing result and supports fast healing by retaining the natural tissue architecture.