The Effect of Spreader Graft and Mattress Suture Technique on Rhinoplasty in Patients With Nasal Hump Smaller Than 3 mm

摘要

Introduction: Rhinoplasty is a common plastic surgery that potentially has some complications such as postoperative deformities and breathing problems. A humpy nose is among the main reasons for rhinoplasty. Nasal valve (the narrowest part of the nasal airway) collapse may be occurred after nasal hump removal. Spreader graft is essential after more than 3mm nasal hump removal. But the value of this graft is unknown for patients with nasal hump smaller than 3 mm. Mattress suture is another technique for widening the nasal valve angle. This study compares the effects of spreader graft and mattress suture technique on postoperative deformity and nasal valve patency in patients with nasal hump smaller than 3mm as compared with control group (no graft and suture).