Rhinoplasty: dorsal grafts and the designer dorsum.
Over the last 2 decades, many of the difficulties in shaping primary tips and rebuilding destroyed secondary tips have been solved through the use of tip sutures and grafts. Dorsal grafts, which are a highly visible determinant of the nasal profile and contour, have become the greatest challenge in rhinoplasty surgery. This article reviews the author's different approaches to dorsal grafts using fascia and diced cartilage, either separately or in combination.
Daniel
Rollin K
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Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Institute, University of California Irvine, CA, USA. Rkdaniel@aol.com
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