Nasal Tip Deprojection in Rhinoplasty.

Background: Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed facial surgeries in the USA. There exist many major and minor nasal tip support structures that impact tip projection. Overprojection may result from anatomic factors or may occur iatrogenically during primary rhinoplasty.

Does Soaking Fresh Frozen Costal Cartilage in an Antibiotic Solution Reduce Postoperative Infection in Rhinoplasty?

Background: Fresh frozen costal cartilage (FFCC), from the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), has recently gained popularity for use in revision rhinoplasty or primary rhinoplasty when there is a paucity of autologous cartilage. However, there are currently no guidelines related to the use of intraoperative antibiotic soaking to reduce postoperative infection rates when using MTF FFCC. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative antibiotic soaks in reducing surgical site infection rate when using MTF FFCC grafts in rhinoplasty.

Mastoid Fascia Tissue Graft as a Tip Camouflage Technique in Rhinoplasty: A Reliable Alternative to Soft Cartilage Grafts.

Background: Traditional rhinoplasty tip grafts often lead to visibility issues, prompting patients to seek revision surgery. The mastoid fascia tissue graft (MFTG) provides a natural-appearing alternative with an acceptable risk of complication. The MFTG remains less visible through the skin and helps camouflage and conceal tip irregularities.

Outcomes of the Use of Fresh-Frozen Costal Cartilage in Rhinoplasty.

Background: Rhinoplasty is made more challenging when there is insufficient septal cartilage for use as graft material. Several autologous and homologous graft options have been used in the past, although each comes with its own set of challenges. Fresh-frozen costal cartilage (FFCC) is an increasingly popular alternative that yields the benefits of homologous tissue while having a lower theoretical risk profile.