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Causes of nasal reshaping (reconstruction) include trauma, cancer or congenital anomalies. The purpose of nasal reconstruction is to restore both the shape and function of the nose. The 3-dimensional structure of the nose consists of 3 layers. The middle part consists of cartilage and bone. The outer layer is skin. Depending on the location, size, shape and depth of the nasal defect or deformity, each of these layers may need to be reconstructed. In some cases, other surrounding areas of the face, including the cheeks, eyelids or upper lip, may also be involved in reconstruction. In small defects, suturing or grafting is sufficient, but in large defects, local or free tissue transplants (flaps) are used. In some cases, it may be necessary to take bone and cartilage from other places (skull, nasal septum, behind the ear and ribs) for the middle layer. In large defects, the need for 2-stage surgery is high. Although it varies from case to case, there are 3-4 weeks between surgeries. Postoperative incisions initially appear red and raised, but gradually disappear and flatten as time passes. Functional and aesthetic satisfaction is extremely important in nasal reconstruction. Operations should be performed by experienced surgeons.