Purpose of review: Successful rhinoplasty requires a detailed understanding of the nasal structure needed to produce a functional and aesthetically pleasing nose. Recent advances in surgical technique have focused on cartilage repositioning and reshaping, often with the use of cartilage grafting.
Recent findings: Newer techniques for strengthening the middle vault, stabilizing the base, and modifying the lateral crura are presented, as well as the M-arch model, a modification of the tripod concept.
Summary: Technical advances in rhinoplasty provide numerous options for reconstruction and reshaping of the nose.