Profile alignment, including nasal dorsal reduction, is one of the most common maneuvers in
aesthetic rhinoplasty. Techniques often include cartilaginous excision and bony hump …

Preservation of the middle nasal vault has increasingly become a topic of interest and
concern in rhinoplasty. Modification of the nasal dorsum with traditional techniques may …

The deviated nasal dorsum veers off the ideal straight vertical orientation at midline.
Deviations in the dorsum lead to functional and aesthetic consequences that frequently …

Importance: Although conventional hump resections are a hallmark of rhinoplasty, there has
been a rekindled interest in dorsal preservation (DP) techniques as a means for addressing …

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 …

Management of the middle vault is paramount to achieving optimal aesthetic and functional
outcomes in rhinoplasty. The ideal treatment for middle vault complications, such as internal …

A considerable number of patients who express the desire for cosmetic rhinoplasty require
contouring and subsequent stabilization of the middle nasal vault. Some of these patients …

In rhinoplasty, the nasal dorsum represents an important aspect for form and function.
Surgical management should be performed accurately to avoid complications. The goal for …

The keystone represents the union of six distinct anatomical structures between the bony
vault and the cartilaginous midvault. In reshaping the nasal dorsum, the individual …

The middle nasal third is often the source of both aesthetic and functional problems with
primary rhinoplasty. Weakness of the middle nasal vault can occur from overresection of the …