Radix grafts in cosmetic rhinoplasty: lessons from an 8-year review

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2012 Nov;14(6):456-61. doi: 10.1001/archfacial.2012.429.

Abstract

We describe our experience with radix augmentation during cosmetic rhinoplasty over an 8-year period using both autologous and synthetic grafts and provide insight into maximizing success. We discuss various surgical considerations, including patient selection, graft materials, and dealing with complications. We focus on our operative technique and provide patient examples.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cartilage / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Bone / surgery*
  • Nasal Bone / transplantation
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Patient Selection
  • Photography
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rhinoplasty / methods*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene