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Three-Dimensional (3D) Columellar Strut Graft in Rhinoplasty
1Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Pamukkale University Hospital, Denizli, Turkey.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|April 2, 2017
Summary
The 3D columellar strut graft technique offers a reliable method for nasal tip surgery, enhancing aesthetic rhinoplasty outcomes. This approach effectively supports lower lateral cartilages for improved tip projection and rotation.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Nasal tip surgery is a critical and challenging aspect of aesthetic rhinoplasty.
- Existing suture and grafting techniques aim for optimal tip rotation and projection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the author's novel three-dimensional (3D) columellar strut graft technique for nasal tip surgery.
Main Methods:
- Open technique rhinoplasty utilizing a Y-shaped, 3D dorsal columellar strut.
- The strut stabilizes the lower lateral cruses (LLCs) by maintaining the interdomal angle, complemented by cephalic dome suture (CDS).
Main Results:
- Retrospective analysis of 78 patients who underwent the 3D columellar strut graft technique.
- Mean follow-up of 15 months demonstrated high patient satisfaction with tip aesthetics.
Conclusions:
- The 3D dorsal columellar strut graft technique is simple to perform and yields dependable results.
- This graft effectively supports reshaped LLCs with precise anatomical alignment, potentially negating the need for additional grafts in dorsal reduction cases.