Heys docs during a closed rhinoplasty is it common to use a spreader graft or a spreader graft is only really associated with open rhinoplasty I am just very confused. Or does it not matter and a spreader graft just has to do with a hump removal and independent of either approach? Can it be placed closed or not really and how does one know during a closed procedure?
Answer: Spreader Grafts Hello,It is not true that 'it makes no difference' whether spreader grafts are placed via an open or close procedure. Virtually everyone who places spreader through a closed procedure does so without suture fixation. I adhere to the philosophy of a thoughtful surgeon who just retired, John Tebbits. He believed and wrote in his book that rhinoplasty is too difficult to perform consistently and successfully without every possible advantage the surgeon could use. Open rhinoplasty affords that advantage, so that accurate and secure placement of grafts can be made, every time. Best of luck!
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Answer: Spreader Grafts Hello,It is not true that 'it makes no difference' whether spreader grafts are placed via an open or close procedure. Virtually everyone who places spreader through a closed procedure does so without suture fixation. I adhere to the philosophy of a thoughtful surgeon who just retired, John Tebbits. He believed and wrote in his book that rhinoplasty is too difficult to perform consistently and successfully without every possible advantage the surgeon could use. Open rhinoplasty affords that advantage, so that accurate and secure placement of grafts can be made, every time. Best of luck!
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Answer: Spreader grafts Spreader grafts are probably more commonly placed through an open or external rhinoplasty approach. However, they can also be placed through a closed or endonasal approach, as well. I think that placement through an external approach allows for more precision in placement, but there are certainly many surgeons who would argue that this concern is trivial and does not affect the result.
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Answer: Spreader grafts Spreader grafts are probably more commonly placed through an open or external rhinoplasty approach. However, they can also be placed through a closed or endonasal approach, as well. I think that placement through an external approach allows for more precision in placement, but there are certainly many surgeons who would argue that this concern is trivial and does not affect the result.
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October 14, 2016
Answer: Everything you've ever wanted to know about Spreader Grafts Ok....
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October 14, 2016
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October 13, 2016
Answer: Spreader graft placement during rhinoplasty Spreader grafts can be placed via open or closed rhinoplasty approaches. I find that the open approach allows for more precise placement of spreader grafts and allows for better suture fixation of the grafts, but that's my personal preference. An experienced surgeon will use the approach he or she is most comfortable with and either approach--open or closed--is acceptable.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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October 13, 2016
Answer: Spreader graft placement during rhinoplasty Spreader grafts can be placed via open or closed rhinoplasty approaches. I find that the open approach allows for more precise placement of spreader grafts and allows for better suture fixation of the grafts, but that's my personal preference. An experienced surgeon will use the approach he or she is most comfortable with and either approach--open or closed--is acceptable.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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October 12, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts--open or closed rhinoplasty? Spreader grafts--open or closed rhinoplasty? It makes no difference to an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon which approach. Choose a rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses with either technique.
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October 12, 2016
Answer: Spreader grafts--open or closed rhinoplasty? Spreader grafts--open or closed rhinoplasty? It makes no difference to an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon which approach. Choose a rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses with either technique.
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