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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Aesthetic Surgery
  • Rhinoplasty Techniques

Background:

  • Rhinoplasty is a globally popular procedure, yet challenging in Latin America due to mixed-race nasal morphology.
  • Developing advanced techniques is crucial for improving surgical outcomes in diverse populations.
  • This study introduces and evaluates the efficacy of the low block technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the novel low block technique for rhinoplasty.
  • To evaluate the technique's effectiveness in preserving the nasal dorsum and shaping the nasal tip.
  • To assess the safety and stability of the low block technique in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • The low block technique was applied to 46 patients (42 female, 4 male) aged 15-43 in Trujillo, Peru.
  • Nasal dorsum height and tip projection were quantitatively measured preoperatively and at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively.
  • Surgical indications were classified into types I, IIa, IIb, and III based on patient tissue morphology and cartilage quality.

Main Results:

  • Mean operative time was 198 minutes.
  • Significant improvements (P < 0.05) in nasal dorsum height and tip projection were observed.
  • Measurements remained stable throughout the 6-month follow-up period, with no reported adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • The low block technique demonstrates efficacy in preserving the nasal dorsum and refining the nasal tip.
  • Stable postoperative results over six months indicate the technique's reliability.
  • The low block technique is a safe and effective option for rhinoplasty, particularly for mixed-race nasal structures.