Rhinoplasty outcomes and trends.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Facial Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

• Nasal valve surgery and augmentation rhinoplasty are common procedures.
• Traditional methods often involve autologous cartilage grafts.
• Advances in surgical materials offer new possibilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review studies supporting the use of implants in nasal valve surgery.
• To evaluate the role of implants in augmentation rhinoplasty.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on nasal implants.
• Analysis of trends in implant usage for specific rhinoplasty procedures.

Main Results:

• Implants like Monarch, absorbable valve, and titanium butterfly are emerging for nasal valve collapse.
• Autologous cartilage is the gold standard for augmentation rhinoplasty.
• Alloplastic implants are widely used in Asian rhinoplasty, with combined materials showing promise.

Conclusions:

• Implants and novel techniques are crucial for improving outcomes in nasal valve surgery.
• The application of implants in augmentation rhinoplasty enhances surgical results.