Hybrid Rhinoplasty in Mixed Race Patients: A Mix and Match Philosophy

Rhinoplasty remains a leading facial plastic procedure globally. The term "ethnic patients" has been replaced by "mixed race patients" reflecting today's interracial mixing, globalization, and massive migrations."Hybrid rhinoplasty" combines two different philosophies: dorsal preservation and structural techniques to achieve optimal surgical results. Selection is dependent on anatomical findings for each patient.Mixed-race primary rhinoplasty patients with V- or S-shaped humps measuring less than 3 mm were included. Patients with important dorsal abnormalities humps greater than 3 mm, or platyrrhine noses were excluded.The different surface dorsal preservation and structural nasal tip procedures are explained in detail. A selection criteria for the dorsal surface techniques is presented.A total of 143 patients between January 2020 and February 2024, who had at least 1 year of follow-up were included. 85.2% were female and 17.48% were male. Surface preservation techniques comprised 56.6% cartilage modification techniques and 43.3% cartilaginous push-down techniques. Structural techniques were used for all nasal tips. The complication rate was very low, with no documented revisions.A hybrid mix-and-match philosophy has extended the application and utility of these concepts, improved outcomes, and minimized re-interventions and complications.