Morselized Bone Graft: A Tool for Nasal Dorsum Refinement and Camouflaging
Shaishav Datta, Buğra Tugertimur, Alexia Lucas, Alannah Phelan, Matthew Morris, Paige Goote, Richard Westreich, Steven A Hanna, David Mattos, Richard G Reish

TL;DR
This study shows that using morselized bone grafts from discarded bone rasp material is a safe and effective method for refining the nasal dorsum and camouflaging irregularities in rhinoplasty.
Contribution
The study introduces the use of autologous bone rasp material as a novel, low-morbidity option for nasal dorsum contour refinement.
Findings
MBG had a low infection rate of 2.7%, all resolved with antibiotics.
Only 1.7% of patients required operative revision.
MBG provides a safe alternative with no additional donor-site morbidity.
Abstract
Refining the nasal dorsum to achieve a smooth and natural contour remains challenging, particularly in patients with thin skin who are prone to visible surface irregularities. Numerous techniques have been described to address these issues, including diced cartilage, fascial or dermal grafts, and synthetic implants. This study evaluates the outcomes of using morselized bone grafts (MBG), specifically, autologous bone rasp material that is typically discarded, as a method for nasal dorsum contour refinement. A retrospective review was conducted of consecutive rhinoplasty procedures performed by the senior author between January 2021 and June 2022. Patients who underwent dorsal contouring with MBG and had at least 12 months of follow-up were included. The primary outcomes were postoperative infection and the need for revision surgery. A total of 953 patients met inclusion criteria. The…
Genes, proteins, chemicals, diseases, species, mutations and cell lines named across the full text — each resolved to its canonical identifier and authoritative record.
Click any figure to enlarge with its caption.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3Peer Reviews
No public reviews on file for this paper yet. If you reviewed it on a platform where reviews are public (OpenReview, ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML), you can paste yours below so the community can read it here.
Videos
No videos yet. Explain this paper in a talk, walkthrough, or lecture? Add one.
Taxonomy
TopicsNasal Surgery and Airway Studies · Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques · Cleft Lip and Palate Research
