Dorsal Aesthetic Line (DAL) Split Maneuver in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty

Abstract

The dorsal aesthetic lines (DALs) osteotomies are a strategy to increase the plasticity of the dorsal pyramid to facilitate control of the convexity of the profile, width of the nasal dorsum, and define the eyebrow-tip aesthetic lines. It is also an alternative to lateral keystone area) disarticulation. This article discusses its advantages, indications, and the technical sequence of the DAL osteotomy procedure.

Keywords

DAL split maneuver - DAL osteotomies - LKA disarticulation - ballerina maneuver - preservation rhinoplasty

Publication History

Article published online:
28 March 2024

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