This study is looking at a new way to reshape cartilage using a device called Vivaer low-temperature radio-frequency (LTRF). This device uses heat to change the shape of cartilage taken from your nose or ear. The goal is to see how many treatments are needed to get the desired shape and how it affects the cartilage. Researchers also want to compare how happy doctors are with the cosmetic results and how patients' breathing improves compared to current surgical methods. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older and are having nose surgery (septorhinoplasty) for function or appearance. You cannot join if you've had nose surgery before, head and neck radiation, or a hole in your septum. This study is currently unclear about its recruitment status and plans to enroll 20 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific treatment. It plans to enroll 20 participants.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, the number of treatments needed, is measured immediately before and after the intervention (intraoperative).

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