Tip control in closed rhinoplasty
摘要
Achieving predictable nasal tip contour through closed rhinoplasty remains technically challenging, particularly regarding early soft-tissue redraping and alar groove definition. While numerous cartilage-based techniques exist, fewer adjunctive methods address postoperative soft-tissue contour without additional dissection or grafting.
MethodsA retrospective review was performed of 221 patients undergoing primary aesthetic closed rhinoplasty between 2022 and 2023 in private practice. Buried absorbable sutures were placed sequentially through the intranasal vestibular lining, SMAS layer, and dermis to approximate soft tissues and eliminate dead space following cephalic trim. Follow-up occurred at 1 week and at 3, 6, and 12 months.
ResultsAmong 221 patients (71.5% female; mean age 30 years), three cases (1.4%) required secondary septal extension grafts. No hematoma or infection occurred; one minor revision (0.5%) addressed tip asymmetry. There were no conversions to an open approach.
ConclusionsThis adjunctive soft-tissue suturing technique may assist early soft-tissue redraping and tip contour stabilisation in selected primary closed rhinoplasty cases. Further prospective studies with validated outcomes are required.
Level of EvidenceLevel IV, risk / prognostic study.