Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion | Stewart Arango

Steven Halepas, MD, DMD on Instagram: "Will MARPE, SARPE, or Le Fort I change your nose? This is one of the most common questions I get. All three procedures expand or reposition the upper jaw, which also forms the floor of the nose. Because of that, subtle nasal changes can occur — most commonly a very mild widening at the alar base or improved nasal airflow. A few important points: • These surgeries are done for function (airway, bite, stability), not cosmetic rhinoplasty • Most nasal changes

Ronald Ead on Instagram: "MARPE failure rates are so low that SARPE's invasive surgical approach is no longer justified. SARPE pushes from the bottom of teeth, risking segments tipping outward rather than translating properly. Surgical cuts limit expansion to the nasal cavity floor, so you don't get meaningful nasal opening, airway improvement, or cheekbone widening."