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December 19, 2025International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck SurgeryOpen Access

Nasal dorsum augmentation using tubed autologous cartilage encased in subcutaneous nasal fat for thick-skinned noses: a novel technique

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BABessam AhmedAAAbdulaziz AlshehriFAFaisal M. Alkhunein

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Overview

This technique improves aesthetic outcomes in patients with thick-skinned nasal anatomy, suggesting effective dorsal augmentation.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the outcomes of nasal dorsum augmentation in patients with thick-skinned noses.
  • Eighty-two patients underwent dorsal augmentation using autologous cartilage and composite soft-tissue coverage.
  • Composite layer harvested from the tip region was applied over cartilage grafts for contour smoothness.
  • Outcomes assessed through clinical examination, photographic analysis, and patient-reported outcome measures.
  • Improved dorsal contour smoothness, aesthetic-line continuity, and tip definition in all patients.
  • No infection or graft-related complications reported; mild transient edema occurred in 11% of patients.
  • Significant increases in rhinoplasty outcomes evaluation scores; meaningful improvements in nasal obstruction symptom evaluation scores.

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Ahmed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69449a892f0218eca9508386https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20254106
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