The technique and concept of Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty (DPR) has been used for
more than a century but only recently gained significant popularity along with specific …

Almost all major nasal reconstructions will require a late revision to refine aesthetics and
function. The early surgical result after pedicle division will be determined by the materials …

Background A novel technique for maintaining nasal tip support and external nasal valve
integrity is proposed. The procedure involves mobilizing the lateral crus to a more cranial …

Management of the nasal dorsum remains a challenge in rhinoplasty surgery. Currently, the
majority of reduction rhinoplasties results in destruction of the keystone area (K-area), which …

Objectives To describe the split hump technique (SHT) and to examine its effectiveness for
correction of an overprojected nasal dorsum in patients undergoing aesthetic rhinoplasty …

Background Dorsal irregularity after hump reduction is one of the most annoying problems in
aesthetic nasal surgery. Spreader grafts, cartilaginous autogenous thin (CATS) grafts, Skoog …

The nasal dorsum is an important component of a rhinoplasty and may be the primary
motivation for seeking surgery. The nasal dorsum is a complex three-dimensional shape that …

Classically, nasal hump reduction is based on the partial resection of the cartilages and
bones of the nose, as it was described by Joseph almost a century ago. The cartilaginous …

Background: When performing dorsal reduction in primary rhinoplasty, one must pay close
attention to the height of the upper lateral cartilages. They are in part responsible for the …

Augmentation of the nasal dorsum is frequently required in the ethnic rhinoplasty patient to
create a narrowing effect and to balance the upper two thirds of the nose with the desired …