<\/span>Preservation Rhinoplasty: Maintaining the Dorsal Roof<\/span><\/h3>\nAn advancement in modern male nasal surgery is\u00a0Preservation Rhinoplasty<\/strong>. Traditional hump removal cuts away the top edge of the nasal bridge, which can weaken the internal valves and alter the natural appearance of the nose. This technique preserves the natural lines of the masculine bridge and keeps the original skin-to-cartilage connections intact.<\/p>\n\n- The Preservation Method:<\/strong>Instead of cutting the top of the bridge, the surgeon removes a precise wedge of bone and cartilage from\u00a0underneath<\/em>\u00a0the nasal structure.<\/li>\n
- The Downward Push:<\/strong>The intact nasal roof is gently pushed downward into the newly created space, lowering the hump naturally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Below, we detail the step-by-step protocol practiced at Doku Clinic to perform male dorsal hump rhinoplasty on our patients.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anesthesia and Initial Incision<\/span><\/h3>\nThe procedure unfolds under general anesthesia to ensure total patient comfort and safety. Once the anesthesia takes effect, the surgical area is prepared with an antiseptic solution. The surgeon then injects a specialized mixture of local anesthetic and epinephrine across the nasal bridge to constrict blood vessels and minimize bleeding.<\/p>\n
\n- Incision:<\/strong>The surgeon follows the pre-planned open or closed method discussed during consultation.<\/li>\n
- Open Approach:<\/strong>A precise, inverted-V incision is made across the columella, extending cleanly inside the nostrils.<\/li>\n
- Closed Approach:<\/strong>Incisions are kept strictly internal, placed along the mucosa inside the nasal vestibule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*These access points are positioned carefully to preserve healthy blood flow to the skin envelope. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tissue Elevation and Osseocartilaginous Exposure<\/span><\/h3>\nWith incisions securely in place, the surgeon carefully lifts the skin and soft tissues covering the nasal skeleton. This requires precise dissection close to the bone to avoid disrupting delicate blood vessels and lymphatic channels.<\/p>\n
\n- Subperichondrial Dissection:<\/strong>Lifting the thin tissue layer covering the nasal cartilage.<\/li>\n
- Subperiosteal Dissection:<\/strong>Elevating the dense membrane covering the hard nasal bones.<\/li>\n
- Exposure Goal:<\/strong>Unveiling the exact junction where the bone and cartilage meet, known as the keystone area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hump Reduction and Septal Modification<\/span><\/h3>\nThis core phase focuses on reshaping the profile with extreme precision. The surgeon reduces the prominent hump in a controlled, step-by-step manner to avoid over-reduction and maintain a masculine profile.<\/p>\n
\n- Cartilage Reshaping:<\/strong>The upper lateral cartilages are carefully separated from the septum and trimmed using a scalpel.<\/li>\n
- Bone Reduction:<\/strong>The hard, upper portion of the hump is smoothed down to the desired profile line using a Piezo ultrasonic device.<\/li>\n
- Septal Alignment:<\/strong>Any twisted or deviated portions of the underlying septal cartilage are straightened to optimize breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stabilization and Wound Closure<\/span><\/h3>\nRemoving a dorsal hump creates a temporary flat space along the nasal bridge called an\u00a0open roof<\/strong>. The surgeon must reconstruct this area to restore structural integrity and ensure long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n- Lateral Osteotomies:<\/strong>Small, controlled incisions are made at the base of the nasal bones to close the open roof gap.<\/li>\n
- Spreader Grafts:<\/strong>Small strips of cartilage are placed along the septum to reinforce the internal nasal valve and preserve airflow.<\/li>\n
- Suture Closure:<\/strong>The incisions are closed with tiny, dissolving sutures inside the nose and removable sutures on the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Finally, internal plastic splints are placed to support the septum, and an external cast is applied to protect the newly shaped nasal bridge.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Post-OP Healing & Recovery<\/span><\/h2>\nThe first 72 hours after
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