Preservation Rhinoplasty: The Endonasal Cottle Push-Down/Let-Down Approach

Abstract

Preservation rhinoplasty is a new term for an old technique. The authors have used the endonasal push-down and let-down techniques that are attributed to Dr Maurice Cottle throughout their careers on select patients with excellent success. The endonasal Cottle technique allows the authors to manage the nasal dorsum in a conservative fashion, reducing the need for routine restructuring of the middle third and nasal dorsum. The details of their approach are presented in this publication.

Keywords: Cottle rhinoplasty; Dorsal preservation; Endonasal rhinoplasty; Preservation rhinoplasty; Rhinoplasty.