Feasibility of a polydioxanone plate as an adjuvant material in rhinoplasty in Asians

Abstract

Background Nasal framework-supporting procedures such as septal extension grafts, derotation grafts, and columellar strut grafts are usually required in rhinoplasty in Asian patients because the skin envelope is tight, but the nasal framework is small and weak. Autologous materials are preferred, but they have some limitations related to the amount that can be harvested and the frequency of use. Therefore, synthetic materials have been used to overcome these limitations.

Keywords

• Asian
• Rhinoplasty
• Polydioxanone