Structural Preservation Rhinoplasty: A Hybrid Approach

Structural preservation rhinoplasty merges two popular philosophies of rhinoplasty-structure rhinoplasty and preservation rhinoplasty-in an effort to maximize patient outcomes, aesthetics, and function. This allows the surgeon to both preserve the favorable attributes of the nose, and also to structure the nasal tip and dorsum with grafts to maximize contour and support. The concept of dorsal preservation is to preserve favorable dorsal aesthetic lines without the creation of an "open roof." However, the addition of some structure concepts can expand the utility of dorsal preservation in primary rhinoplasty patients. The authors discuss these structure concepts and their applicability to dorsal preservation.