Isolated congenital absence of lower lateral cartilages: A four cases report
JPRAS Open, 2018 Background: Although isolated congenital absence of lower lateral cartilages are rare deformities, they deserve special attention of plastic surgeons performing rhinoplasty as these anomalies may pass unnoticed by the patient and the plastic surgeon ...
Jaafer H. Zainy
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Congenital deficiency of the medial crus
Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2019 Congenital deficiency of lower lateral cartilages is rarely observed. Moreover, congenital lack of medial and/or lateral crus is extremely rare. Here, a case having nasal tip asymmetry with lack of nasal tip support, hence, the atrophy of medial crus is ...
Suphan Tunc, Oguz Kayiran
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Correction of low or saddle nasal dorsum with a composite graft of fragmented conchal cartilage fixed to the perichondrium wrapped in mastoid fascia [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2017 INTRODUCTION: In many cases, augmentation rhinoplasty is more difficult than reduction rhinoplasty. Solid dorsal grafts performed with costal cartilage have been widely used for dorsal augmentation; however, they are associated with high rates of ...
Aluísio Marino Roma +5 more
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Toward tissue-engineering of nasal cartilages [PDF]
Acta Biomaterialia, 2019 Nasal cartilage pathologies are common; for example, up to 80% of people are afflicted by deviated nasal septum conditions. Because cartilage provides the supportive framework of the nose, afflicted patients suffer low quality of life. To correct pathologies, graft cartilage is often required. Grafts are currently sourced from the patient's septum, ear,
Laura Lavernia +4 more
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Modified perichondrial-periosteal flaps to camouflage nasal dorsum in rhinoplasty
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2021 Background The smooth and straight nasal dorsum is a goal after nasal hump reduction as dorsal irregularities are unexpectable and inevitable complications.
Ahmed Gamal Khafagy +2 more
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Correction of Short Nose Deformity Using a Septal Extension Graft Combined with a Derotation Graft
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2014 In patients having a short nose with a short septal length and/or severe columellar retraction, a septal extension graft is a good solution, as it allows the dome to move caudally and pushes down the columellar base.
Moo Hyun Paik, Lo Shui Chu
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Effective Septal Extension Graft for Asian Rhinoplasty
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2014 Background This study aimed at overcoming the disadvantages of septal extension grafts and keeping the nasal tip as natural as possible by using different forms of the graft and additional supporting methods depending on the case.
Jae Hoon Kim +4 more
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Fibroareolar Tissue Wrap-Around Flap for Tip Plasty in Rhinoplasty in Asians [PDF]
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2016 Background Asians tend to have bulbous, wide, and thick-skinned noses, leading to limitations in tip augmentation. Therefore, following various tip plasty procedures, the use of a dermal graft or a fat graft may be considered for additional augmentation.
Hyung Min Lee +7 more
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Caudal Septal Division and Batten Graft Application: A Technique to Correct Caudal Septal Deviations
Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020 Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the surgical outcomes in patients who underwent in one session caudal septal division, strip excision and unilateral bony batten graft procedures, a method described for the correction of caudal septal ...
Ceyhun Aksakal
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Alar Rim Composite Graft: A Safe and Simple Way to Correct Alar Retraction [PDF]
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018 Background The alar rim is a complex structure that ensures the competence of the external valves and the patency of inlets to the nasal airways. Retraction of the alar rim is caused by congenital malpositioning, hypoplasia, or surgical weakening of the ...
Jeong Jin Chun +5 more
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