Purpose of review: The review summarizes the basic concepts and recent updates on the management of saddle and short noses, with a particular focus on the selection of septal reconstruction techniques and dorsal augmentation material.
Recent findings: Different techniques have been reported for septal cartilage reconstruction, including various combinations of extended spreader and caudal septal extension grafts, as well as L-strut grafts. For dorsal augmentation, materials that help avoid costal cartilage warping including, diced costal cartilage with or without fascia, costal cartilage obtained by oblique cutting, diced conchal cartilage with perichondrial attachments, and lipofilling of the nasal dorsum have been reported.
Summary: The article highlights the importance of rebuilding the septal cartilage support system by the proper use of costal cartilage and selection of an appropriate technique for the successful management of saddle and short noses. In addition, the importance of selecting suitable dorsal augmentation materials and other adjunctive maneuvers are emphasized.