Objectives: A retrospective analysis of various techniques to improve the dorsal aesthetic Lines of the nose in Indian patients has been made. The purpose is to understand what works and when to improve the dorsal aesthetic lines.
Introduction: Indian noses mostly have ill defined dorsal aesthetic lines, hence appear broad. Simply narrowing the nose does not improve the dorsal aesthetic lines. This is not only because of the thick skin of nose but also because of shallow bridge of the nose. Various techniques for augmenting the shallow bridge have been described. Given the variation in the type of skin in Indian subcontinent, various techniques are discussed and their outcomes analysed.
Materials / method: Male and female patients complaining of broad nose, shallow nose bridge were included in the study. Age group 18-60. Photoshop was used to analyse the nose and plan the surgical procedure. U graft from the septum, DCF and rib grafts were the options used. We have analysed the results. The technical steps of the U graft, DCF graft and counterbalancing rib graft have been discussed.
Results: All cases showed good to very good improvement in dorsal aesthetic lines. Patient satisfaction rate was very high.
Conclusion: Some noses which have poor dorsal aesthetic lines and adequate projection, could benefit by U graft from the septum. Those needing 3-5 mm increase in projection benefit by DCF. Those needing more than 5 mm augmentation need a rib graft. If tip projection is to be improved along with dorsum, rib should be the first choice.
Disclosures
Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
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Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
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Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
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This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability