We reviewed the potential benefits of conchal cartilage or Polydioxanone (PDS) foil-
empowered nasal cartilage as caudal septal extension grafts (CSEGs). Research methods …

Background Recently, there has been increasing focus on understanding nasal anatomy in
ethnic populations and using it to guide rhinoplasty techniques in non-Caucasian patients …

The septal extension graft is a very useful method of controlling nasal lengthening and tip
projection, rotation, and shape by fixing a graft to the septum, which leads to a strong …

Alloplasts continue to be a controversial option in rhinoplasty. The surgeon must be
cognizant of the risks and benefits of their use. A frank preoperative discussion of possible …

Background The currently recommended strategies for short nose elongation were designed
primarily for the Caucasian nasal framework. For Oriental patients, more elongation often is …

Background The septal extension graft (SEG) has become the preferred augmentation
rhinoplasty technique for Asian people due to its superiority in correcting tip projection and …

Background Nasal framework-supporting procedures such as septal extension grafts,
derotation grafts, and columellar strut grafts are usually required in rhinoplasty in Asian …

Background: Refinement of the nasal tip plays an important role in rhinoplasty surgery
outcomes and may be considered the most technically challenging aspect of the procedure …

Background To correct nasal tip cephalic rotation, SEG made of cartilage or Medpor are
often used in rhinoplasty. These techniques require extensive experience for the surgeon …

Background Septal extension grafting (SEG) is used for nasal tip projection and positioning.
Often, insufficient quadrangular cartilage is available for grafting in Asians, and in most …