Lateral augmentation of the middle third of the nose with autologous cartilage in nasal valve insufficiency.

Nasal valve insufficiency (NVI) is a troublesome clinical entity for both the patient and the otorhinolaryngologist. Aetiological factors include congenital and iatrogenic causes, trauma, aging. Pathology is frequently located in the middle third of the nose: the upper lateral cartilages (ULC) and the cartilaginous septum (CS).

Cartilage grafts for the nasal tip.

Control over nasal tip projection is essential in rhinoplasty. Nasal projection is defined as the length of the perpendicular drawn from the anterior facial plane to the tip-defining point. The nasal lobule shield-type graft, made of autologous cartilage, is one of the most important methods to maintain projection.

Nasal dorsal cyst after rhinoplasty.

Nasal dorsal cyst formation after rhinoplasty is considered a rare complication. These cysts are due to entrapment of mucosal remnants in the subcutaneous space. Meticulous surgical technique aimed at preserving the mucosal lining may prevent cyst formation.