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Background and Objectives:Nasal parafinoma originating from the liquid parafin injected for the purpose of augmentation protrusion of lump and even psychologic problems. The only method of improvement is surgical removal of parafinoma and reconstructive rhinoplasty. The aim of this study is to investigate patients satisfaction about symptoms and signs in aesthetic aspects through analyzing survey papers following surgery. Materials and Method:We have treated 11 cases of nasal para-finoma by contemporary augmentation rhinoplasty with autogenous cartilage grafts after removal of nasal parafinoma from symptoms and signs in aesthetic aspects was investigated through analyzing survey papers at 6 months after surgery. We also have observed changes after surgery by conducting serial photographic documentation. Results:All patients were satisfied with the results about symptoms and signs in aesthetic aspects. Serial photographic documentation showed the subsided skin lesion and nasal dorsum narowing. Conclusion:Our results indicated that contemporary augmentation rhinoplasty with (Korean J Otolaryngol 2003 ;46 :752-7)