The problem of reconstructing the dorsum of the nose is complex and a source of frustration
for both patients and surgeons. Dorsal deficiencies due to various etiologies and
the need for dorsal contouring cause the plastic surgeon to look to time-honored techniques
such as osseocartilaginous rib grafts while also searching for other options that
may be less technically challenging and have the benefit of temporal success. Diced
cartilage wrapped with deep temporal fascia is just such a method to achieve reliable
dorsal reconstructions. The various ways to use diced cartilage and deep temporal
fascia are discussed.
Dorsum - radix - cartilage grafts - diced cartilage - fascia
