The crooked nose deformity (CND) has a multifactorial origin. Trauma, previous surgery, septal deviation, and maxillary and nasal bone hypertrophy contribute to asymmetry. The crooked nose has been deemed one…
The reduction of the nasal hump can be based on the partial resection of the cartilages and bones or on the preservation of these structures. The nasal dorsum preservation techniques,…
Tip suspensory mechanisms have been studied in the past, with theories proposed by Pitanguy, Tardy, Saban, Palhazy, and others, to explain the supporting structures maintaining the nasal tip position. This…
Dorsal preservation (DP) rhinoplasty is a surgical technique designed to modify the nasal dorsum without disrupting the keystone area, offering a natural and long-lasting outcome. Unlike traditional methods that require…
In dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, resection of the septum is required to remove a hump. Modifications to the original immediate subdorsal strip excision of Goodale and Lothrop include the following sub-dorsal…
The recent resurgence of preservation rhinoplasty has been driven by theoretic esthetic and functional advantages of keystone preservation, as well as development of modified techniques that have expanded surgical indications….
In this article, we explore the nuances of dorsal preservation (DP) rhinoplasty, a technique that has seen resurgence in popularity in recent years. We discuss the importance of careful patient…
Preservation rhinoplasty has gained much popularity in recent years, but represents a fundamental long-standing approach that has been used for generations. We review some of the relevant history of the…
The term “Hybrid” has recently come to designate an specific intermediate entity between Preservation and Structural techniques, with the tip being done structural and the dorsum by preservation. This limits…
Preservation rhinoplasty is a groundbreaking advancement increasingly embraced by surgeons worldwide, applicable to a diverse range of nasal anatomies, including the preservation of alar cartilages. Its growing popularity stems from…
