A Method of Hump Reduction in Rhinoplasty: A Technique for Preservation of the Nasal Roof

Modification of Low-Septal-Strip Septoplasty to Reduce Hump Recurrence in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty

“…In the technique described by Skoog, the osseocartilaginous dorsum is cut without detaching from the bone, and after the shaping of the dorsum, it is put back in place. 13,14 This technique was related to dorsal preservation, but we could not compare it with our results because there was no information about postoperative hump.…”

Vertical Sectioning of the Cartilaginous Vault for Rhinoplasty: Technique and Assessment

“…Traditional reduction techniques address the dorsum as 1 composite unit using an osteotome, knife, or other devices for an en bloc resection of the prominent osseocartilaginous hump (Figure 2A). 11,12 Proponents for the en bloc approach report the efficiency and effectiveness of the technique, and the ability to perform through an internal or external approach. While effective, these techniques have the potential for over-resection, narrowing, irregularity, disruption of the orientation of the ULC and septum, and keystone instability.…”

Rhinoplasty with Recycled Dorsum Preservation: Technique and Outcomes

“…Comparing to Skoog technique, who was the first to mentioned the preservation of the hump aiming to avoid any dorsal irregularities, we have described a modification to his technique by changing and adding other steps that could give a better end result. 9 Table 1 Reported complications after 300 rhinoplasties with dorsum preservation…”