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Diced cartilage augmentation: early experience with the Tasman technique
1Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan–Centerfor Facial Cosmetic Surgery, 19900 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152, USA. shanb@med.umich.edu
Abstract:
Numerous methods have been used for dorsal augmentation in reconstructive and aesthetic rhinoplasty. The Tasman technique is a method for dorsal augmentation using diced cartilage solidified by tissue sealant. This article describes the author's early experience using the Tasman technique and offers some helpful suggestions to surgeons who might wish to use this unique method of preparing a cartilaginous graft.
