A Caudal Extension Graft is a versatile graft used in rhinoplasty. It serves as a fixed graft to the nasal septum and effectively adds size to a septum. It can be used in cases of deviation of the nose as well as in cases which require adjustment in length, projection, size and can be placed both… [Read More]
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Shield Grafts
Shield grafts are useful in patients lacking projection in the nasal tip lobule. The name shield is given due to the shape which is similar to a shield. There are a variety of other grafts which may serve a similar but distinct purpose such as a Peck graft. “The nose should fit the face”A strong… [Read More]
Lateral Crural Strut Grafts
Lateral crural strut grafts are grafts used in rhinoplasty to support the lateral crus. They are placed underneath the lower lateral cartilage in an effort to reshape or repositon the lower lateral cartilage. In patients with overly concave cartilage, this graft will help to decrease this appearance, but an lateral crural graft may be preferable…. [Read More]
Spreader grafts
Spreader grafts are used to widen the middle vault of the nose. They are placed between the upper lateral cartilage and the dorsal septum. These grafts are useful in patients with narrow middle portion of the nose. These grafts can help open up the internal nasal valve which can help improve breathing in select patients. In addition,… [Read More]
Alar Rim Grafts
Alar rim grafts, also known as alar contour grafts, are grafts used in rhinoplasty to improve the triangularity of the nose. Grafts are placed in the most caudal aspect of the nasal ala in an effort to prevent a pinched nose appearance. The grafts are also helpful in improving the transition from an area of… [Read More]
Alar Batten Grafts | Chicago Rhinoplasty Grafts
Alar batten grafts are grafts used to fortify the nasal airway and prevent collapse. The name alar batten comes from the word alar (which is part of the nasal ala) and batten (which means is a nautical term meant ascribed to a sail to stiffen). More recently they have been used to prevent alar retraction… [Read More]
Post Operative Instructions | Facelift Surgery
Preoperative Preparation See also preoperative preparation Immediately after the procedure A dressing is placed after the procedure around the head and neck. It is critical that the dressing is not removed until the next day by the doctor. The dressing is designed to provide moderate compression so that the area can heal naturally. Dr. Shah… [Read More]
Alar Base Width (Determining Width of the Base or Bottom of the Nose)
Some patients are concerned about the width of their noses. The guideline used by most surgeons is to draw a line (line D) from the medial canthus (closest part to center of the eye) straight down on the face (ideally use a line perpendicular to the Frankfort Horizontal). Figure 1 Demonstrating Line A (nasal flair),… [Read More]
Rhinophyma
Rhinoplyma is a massive lobular swelling of the nose. Originally, it was thought to be related to excessive drinking, i.e. W.C. Field’s nose, but later on it was found to be caused by distinct processes. It can be caused by a form of acne, called acne rosacea, which in term traps bacteria (dermodex follicularium) in… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty Nasal Tip Edema Chicago
Nasal tip edema is may occur after rhinoplasty. Persistent nasal tip edema is edema that lasts greater than one month and is a common complaint after an extensive surgical dissection of the nasal tip and placement of various grafts particularly in secondary rhinoplasty. It requires patience on the part of the patient and the physician…. [Read More]
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