Dorsal Aesthetic Lines in Rhinoplasty: A Quantitative Outcome-Based Assessment of the Component Dorsal Reduction Technique

Abstract

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Osteoectomy in Rhinoplasty

“…The reshaping and repositioning of the nasal bones allow a good reconstruction of the roof, the redefining of the lateral and dorsal esthetic lines and better highlights of the lateral bone polygon [11][12][13][14] as shown in pictures 9 and 10. Conventional techniques of osteotomies do not allow a large skeletonization of the dorsum because this could cause a collapse of the nasal bones structures.…”

The Importance of the Upper Lateral Cartilage in Rhinoplasty

“…3,4 Immediately after detachment from the nasal septum during dorsal reduction, there is a natural tendency for the upper lateral cartilage to recoil, resulting in asymmetrical dorsal aesthetic lines. 5 Roostaeian et al described Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • February 2016 a graduated approach to the correction of the nasal dorsum by emphasizing the integrity of the upper lateral cartilages when performing dorsal reduction. 4 This approach is versatile and reproducible, and will result in optimal aesthetic correction of the nasal dorsum and prevent or minimize the most common adverse outcomes (Figs.…”

Dorsal Nasal Augmentation: Is the Composite Graft Consisting of Conchal Cartilage and Retroauricular Fascia an Effective Option?

“…1 Although one of the most frequent presenting complaints of patients undergoing rhinoplasty is a dorsal hump, a deficient dorsum also can be common and even more challenging. It can have different causes, such as over-resection of a dorsal hump, trauma, congenital deformities, and ethnic characteristics.…”