spreadergrafts
Spreader grafts are a surgical technique used in rhinoplasty, a procedure to reshape the nose. They are thin, delicate pieces of cartilage, typically harvested from the patient's own septum, ear, or rib, that are placed between the upper lateral cartilages of the nose. The primary purpose of spreader grafts is to widen and strengthen the middle third of the nose, which is the area between the nasal tip and the bridge.
This technique is particularly useful in cases where the nasal airway is compromised due to a narrow