The Background The dorsal hump is an ethnic feature in the Mediterranean White and Middle Eastern populations. The reduction of the dorsal hump has become a crucial rhinoplasty step in this group of patients. Depending on the degree of reduction,…
The Problem Dorsal hump resection or reduction is one of the most commonly performed rhinoplasty procedures. Patients often present with concerns regarding a “hump” or over projection of the dorsum of the nasal vault. As such, rhinoplasty surgeons must approach…
Disclosure Statement Dr. Azizzadeh receives royalties from Wiley, Thieme, Elsevier & Springer. The other author has no financial or conflicts of interest to disclose. No funding was received for this article. The Problem Surgical reduction of the nasal dorsal hump…
The Problem The dorsal hump is the most common complaint in patients presenting for cosmetic rhinoplasty. Mastering this technique, its pitfalls, and its functional implications is essential for the surgeon wanting to build a successful rhinoplasty practice. The Background The…
The Problem Excessive dorsal nasal convexity (large) The Background One of the most common concerns in cosmetic rhinoplasty is a large dorsal hump. It is the most easily identified by the surgeon, the patient, and the public as an unaesthetic…
The Problem A need for autologous cartilage sufficient in strength and in quantity to manage both complex primary and secondary nasal deformities. The Background Cartilage grafting is often necessary to achieve the aesthetic and functional goals in rhinoplasty. Septal cartilage…
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The Problem Dorsal nasal augmentation as recommended by Jack Sheen is needed in primary operations for patients with a deep nasofrontal angle or in secondary overresected cases. To achieve a balanced nose as described by Sheen, material for augmentation is…
The Problem A predictable source of autogenous graft is commonly needed in almost all revision rhinoplasties and many complicated primary nose surgeries. The Background Conchal cartilage is one the oldest known sources of autogenous cartilage graft. It easily provides a…
The Problem A predictable source of autogenous graft is commonly needed in almost all revision rhinoplasties and many complicated primary nose surgeries. The Background Autogenous cartilage is currently the gold-standard augmentation material in rhinoplasty. Different sources of autogenous grafts are…