[Soft tissue management to control nasal changes after Le Fort I Osteotomy]

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

• Le Fort I osteotomy, a common maxillofacial procedure, can lead to undesirable changes in the nasolabial region.
• Factors like surgical dissection extent and soft tissue management influence post-operative outcomes.
• Existing techniques aim to mitigate these adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel, minimally invasive surgical technique.
• To address and control alar base widening and lip shortening after Le Fort I osteotomy.

Main Methods:

• A minimally invasive surgical approach is detailed.
• The technique focuses on managing specific nasolabial soft tissue changes.

Main Results:

• The presented technique offers an alternative for controlling alar base widening.
• It also provides a method for managing lip shortening post-osteotomy.

Conclusions:

• Minimally invasive techniques can effectively manage nasolabial adverse effects of Le Fort I osteotomy.
• This approach offers a new option for improving aesthetic outcomes.