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…
The Problem How to remove temporalis and mastoid fascia simultaneously. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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…
The Problem The cornerstone of rhinoplasty is restructuring the nasal framework, and creating a beautiful, stable configuration usually requires cartilage grafting. Nasal septal cartilage is the most commonly used graft source as it is readily available and structurally suitable. Safely…
The Problem Dorsal contour irregularities You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
The Problem Nasal airway obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The Background When planning a facial cosmetic procedure such as a rhinoplasty, the ideal result should meet the aesthetic goals of both patient and physician without sacrificing function. This is…
The Problem Turbinate hypertrophy is a common cause of functional problems in patients undergoing aesthetic rhinoplasty. Failure to diagnose and treat the problem may cause the persistence of the obstructive symptoms in a large group of patients and even cause…
The Problem Turbinate hypertrophy is a relatively common nasal airway problem that needs to be considered before planning any aesthetic nose surgery. Based on the etiology of the hypertrophy, treatment may be done before the rhinoplasty, simultaneous with the surgery,…