It seems like spreader grafts make the nose tip and nasal bones appear wider.
Answer: Rhinoplasty Spreader grafts have their place in rhinoplasty but they do not need to be used routinely. I have never used spreader grafts in primary rhinoplasty and have not seen the problems other surgeons say will occur. I think they are far too commonly used unnecessarily
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Spreader grafts have their place in rhinoplasty but they do not need to be used routinely. I have never used spreader grafts in primary rhinoplasty and have not seen the problems other surgeons say will occur. I think they are far too commonly used unnecessarily
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts cam be helpful, but are not always needed... If spreader grafts are used properly, they don't necessarily make the nasal bones look wide - they help the support the nasal bones to maintain a natural line. If there is a bit of collapse of the bone of middle third of the nose, or if there is a slight curvature, spreader grafts can be very useful. However they are not needed just because an osteotomy was done. Be sure a to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts cam be helpful, but are not always needed... If spreader grafts are used properly, they don't necessarily make the nasal bones look wide - they help the support the nasal bones to maintain a natural line. If there is a bit of collapse of the bone of middle third of the nose, or if there is a slight curvature, spreader grafts can be very useful. However they are not needed just because an osteotomy was done. Be sure a to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts in rhinoplasty Hello! Spreader grafts are placed below the nasal bones and typically above the tip so they make the area BETWEEN the bones and tip appear wider, although the effect can be slight depending on the width of the graft. They are used to prevent the sidewalls from caving in over time and causing nasal obstruction and cosmetic deformities, and are often used when large humps on the nose are reduced. They are not always needed when nasal bones are broken but every nose is different. Good luck!
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts in rhinoplasty Hello! Spreader grafts are placed below the nasal bones and typically above the tip so they make the area BETWEEN the bones and tip appear wider, although the effect can be slight depending on the width of the graft. They are used to prevent the sidewalls from caving in over time and causing nasal obstruction and cosmetic deformities, and are often used when large humps on the nose are reduced. They are not always needed when nasal bones are broken but every nose is different. Good luck!
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March 16, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts and osteotomies There are a number of reasons why spreader grafts might be needed during rhinoplasty. Simply having osteotomies doesn't necessarily mean they are required.Generally speaking spreader grafts are used to support the middle third of the nose and provide correction for a crooked nose or a narrow internal nasal valve (which can cause airway obstruction).Osteotomies are often done to help close an "open roof" leftover from reducing a large hump. In these cases spreader grafts are often very useful. The grafts can be carved specifically to minimize the widening effect if needed. Obviously, the reason for using them is dependent on your individual anatomy and indication so be sure to discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck!
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March 16, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts and osteotomies There are a number of reasons why spreader grafts might be needed during rhinoplasty. Simply having osteotomies doesn't necessarily mean they are required.Generally speaking spreader grafts are used to support the middle third of the nose and provide correction for a crooked nose or a narrow internal nasal valve (which can cause airway obstruction).Osteotomies are often done to help close an "open roof" leftover from reducing a large hump. In these cases spreader grafts are often very useful. The grafts can be carved specifically to minimize the widening effect if needed. Obviously, the reason for using them is dependent on your individual anatomy and indication so be sure to discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck!
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March 15, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts support the bridge against collapse There are numerous reasons a surgeon may use spreader grafts during rhinoplasty. The most common is to support the cartilages which form the middle part of the bridge after a hump is lowered. They can also be used to improve nasal airflow constriction, straighten a crooked nose, or to repair collapse after trauma. It is not necessarily the case that spreader grafts have to be used after osteotomies, although there may be other reasons they would be a good idea in any given surgery. It really depends on the nose, the anatomical issues needing to be fixed, and the goals of the patient. The video link shows an explanation of one use of spreader grafts for nasal valve problems.
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March 15, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts support the bridge against collapse There are numerous reasons a surgeon may use spreader grafts during rhinoplasty. The most common is to support the cartilages which form the middle part of the bridge after a hump is lowered. They can also be used to improve nasal airflow constriction, straighten a crooked nose, or to repair collapse after trauma. It is not necessarily the case that spreader grafts have to be used after osteotomies, although there may be other reasons they would be a good idea in any given surgery. It really depends on the nose, the anatomical issues needing to be fixed, and the goals of the patient. The video link shows an explanation of one use of spreader grafts for nasal valve problems.
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