Abstract Bony vault management is a particularly demanding aspect of rhinoplasty and is a common reason for secondary surgery. From the late 19th century and for many decades the tool used were mechanical, including saws, rasps, chisels, scissors and osteotomes. Although they gradually improved, they were quite crude, imprecise and often hard to control when… [Read More]
dorsal refinement
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty. Osteotomies and Dorsum Refinement
Abstract Management of the osseocartilaginous vault continues to present challenges for rhinoplasty surgeons. We need to search for an atraumatic method to reshape the nasal bones in the most precise way. The author’s preference in recent years has been to seek more control and precision in osteotomies and in dorsum refinement, so as to avoid… [Read More]