Preservation rhinoplasty is a surgical technique which is being popularised recently around the world. In this technique, the nose is reshaped to be straight and natural, in harmony with the rest of the facial features.We replace resection with preservation and excision with manipulation.As a result, the patient experiences reduced swelling, bruising and downtime.
It refers to more conservative methods aimed largely at improving the appearance (aesthetic) of the nose, while in some situations of septal deviation or nasal valving, it can also help the airway (sidewall collapse with breathing in through the nose). Preservation Rhinoplasty focuses on preserving natural structural components and support with little modification to the framework just beneath the skin in order to minimise outwardly visible irregularities.
After shaving down a hump, the region along the bridge of the nose has traditionally been the most prone to this, with some cases happening years later. In this case, Preservation Rhinoplasty would aim to weaken and set down the nose's deeper foundations, decreasing the hump without operating directly on it and preventing lumpiness later on. It's similar to decreasing the slope of a house roof rather than eliminating it by altering the foundations. It is not a new method; it has been used in various parts of the world for over a century, but its recognition and use have only recently flourished. It's typically a more elegant procedure, and recovery is usually faster.
It does, however, need a thorough knowledge of the many procedures and intricate nasal anatomy. Complications can still happen (and are differ from structural rhinoplasty), and the best strategy to deal with them should be acknowledged and addressed in detail prior to surgery. Patients who have a beautiful nasal aesthetic line, haven't had any surgery, have a hump on their nose, and require minimum tip treatment are often suitable for preservation procedures. It's also a powerful procedure for crookedness, septal deviation, tip shaping, and broad noses, but they comes with more difficulties and requires more operator competence.
