Dorsal Preservation Versus Structural Techniques and Their Application

Abstract

Structure rhinoplasty and preservation rhinoplasty are 2 popular philosophies that can be used alone or in combination to provide a hybrid approach. Structure rhinoplasty is the leading option for revision rhinoplasty and utilizes cartilage grafting techniques to support and reconstruct the nose. Preservation rhinoplasty spares bone, cartilage, ligaments, and soft tissues to minimize the need for grafting and preserves the favorable features of the nose. Structural preservation rhinoplasty uses dorsal preservation in the upper two-thirds of the nose and structure rhinoplasty in the lower third. This hybrid approach has great utility in primary, revision, and reconstructive rhinoplasty.

Keywords: Cartilage grafting; Dorsal hump; Dorsal preservation; Preservation rhinoplasty; Structural grafting; Structure rhinoplasty; Subdorsal Z-flap; Tetris.