Functional support of the nasal tip

Surgery of the nasal tip is among the most challenging aspects of rhinoplasty. Abnormalities of the nasal tip, whether primary or iatrogenic, have both functional and aesthetic consequences. This review focuses on the functional support of the nasal tip, surgical techniques commonly used to improve...

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Published inFacial plastic surgery Vol. 28; no. 2; p. 225
Main Authors Friedman, Oren, Koch, Cody Alan, Smith, William R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2012
Subjects
Cartilage - transplantation
Esthetics
Humans
Models, Anatomic
Nasal Cartilages - abnormalities
Nasal Cartilages - anatomy & histology
Nasal Cartilages - surgery
Nasal Obstruction - surgery
Nasal Septum - abnormalities
Nasal Septum - surgery
Nose - abnormalities
Nose - anatomy & histology
Nose - surgery
Rhinoplasty - methods
Suture Techniques
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Summary:Surgery of the nasal tip is among the most challenging aspects of rhinoplasty. Abnormalities of the nasal tip, whether primary or iatrogenic, have both functional and aesthetic consequences. This review focuses on the functional support of the nasal tip, surgical techniques commonly used to improve nasal tip support and function, and the effects of these techniques on the appearance of the nose.
ISSN:1098-8793
DOI:10.1055/s-0032-1309303