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What is a Rhinoplasty Appliance System (RAS)?

It’s a method of pre- and post-surgical orthopedics used in infants with nasal deformity.

How does the RAS System work?

The nasal device, referred to as the “Rhinoplasty Appliance System,” specifically and individually addresses the vertical and transverse asymmetries of the nose, displacing the septum and nostrils to a more physiological and esthetic position before surgery and subsequently maintaining the correction of the nasal cartilage, avoiding its, avoiding its collapse after surgery.

Uses of the appliance:

What are the components of the RAS system?

A kit with a previous nasal correction of four sequential appliances with a progressive increase in the dimensions of the intranasal stent. RAS devices are designed to correct nasal septum deviation, improve nostril size and columella length, elevate the nasal tip, and approximate soft and hard tissue borders of the cleft defect.

The Rhinoplasty Appliance System (RAS) comprises the following elements:

1.

A nasal prosthesis kit in four different sizes, consisting of intranasal extensions (stents) inserted into the nostrils united by columellar support and two lateral arms ending in hooks.

2.

Two protective pads that avoid direct contact between the adhesive tapes that sustain the elastic elements and skin of the patient

3.

One labial adhesive tape.

4.

Two adhesive tapes that sustain the elastic elements provide orthopedic forces.

Nasal deformity

Clefts of the lip and palate frequently produce nasal deformities that tend to reduce the size of the nasal airway. Approximately 70% of the cleft population have nasal airway impairment, and about 80% "mouth-breathe"

Breathing

Breathing is vital for craniofacial growth and the functional development of newborns. Patients with cleft, lip, and palate have problems with sleep apnea, oral breathing, attention deficit disorders, allergies, and lack of development of maxillary sinuses that affect their entire lives.