Long-Term Results Using "Nair Hospital Precision Carving" Technique of Rhinoplasty

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Otolaryngology

Background:

• Long-term follow-up in aesthetic surgery patients is challenging.
• Rhinoplasty results typically stabilize within 1-2 years.
• Warping effects are most noticeable in the nasal dorsum.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present long-term outcomes (2-10 years) of the "Nair Hospital Precision Carving technique" for dorsal onlay grafts in rhinoplasty.
• To evaluate the efficacy of this technique in achieving favorable warping and aesthetic results.
• To assess patient satisfaction and complication rates associated with the technique.

Main Methods:

• Follow-up of 45 patients who underwent dorsal augmentation using rib grafts.
• Application of the precision carving technique for graft preparation.
• Assessment at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 2-10 years post-operatively with photographic documentation.

Main Results:

• No major complications were reported in any of the 45 patients.
• All patients expressed satisfaction with their aesthetic appearance.
• Photographic evidence supported the stability and positive outcomes of the dorsal grafts over time.

Conclusions:

• The Nair Hospital Precision Carving technique offers a reliable method for contour filling and framework reconstruction in rhinoplasty.
• The technique allows for precise, controlled carving to create natural shapes.
• It yields satisfactory and durable long-term aesthetic results in dorsal augmentation.