Two Large Nasal Tip Defects Involving the Soft Triangle, Alar Rim, and Alar Groove

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanislav N. Tolkachjov
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2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (03) ◽  
pp. 316-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen Foulad ◽  
Veronika Volgger ◽  
Brian Wong

AbstractThe objective of this study was to discuss the technical details and our experiences with lateral crural tensioning (LCT) in both functional and aesthetic rhinoplasties. A retrospective medical review was completed for all patients who underwent rhinoplasty with LCT from the years 2011 to 2014. The indications for LCT included correction of lateral crural convexity, boxy tip geometry, and dynamic collapse of the external nasal valve. The details of the rhinoplasty procedure and complications were evaluated. A total of 114 LCT rhinoplasty cases were included in this series. The most common adjunctive maneuvers included placement of spreader grafts (92% of cases) and alar rim grafts (78% of cases). Conventional classic cephalic trim was not performed in any subjects and conservative paradomal cephalic trim was performed in 48% of cases. As experience with the technique progressed, the use of onlay tip grafts decreased and the use of articulated rim grafts increased. Indications for revision were dissatisfaction with cosmetic outcome (4.4% of cases) and nasal obstruction (0.9% of cases). LCT combines traditional lateral crural steal with the use of a caudal septal extension graft to refine the broad tip and increase stability of the alar lobule. This maneuver is essentially cartilage sparing and does not rely on extensive grafting maneuvers that can reduce airway area.


2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 424-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sammy Al-Benna

Background:Plastic surgeons have many reconstructive options for lower nasal skin defects, but given the unique aesthetic features of nasal skin the best source for reconstruction is nasal skin itself, when sufficient quantity exists.Objective:The purpose of this study is to determine the outcome of bilateral alar cartilage reduction rhinoplasty in combination with a nasal flap to facilitate immediate reconstruction of defects of the nasal tip, soft triangle and alar margin.Methods:This prospective study analyzed the aesthetic outcome after reconstruction with bilateral alar cartilage reduction rhinoplasty to reduce the nasal rim and create an excess of skin sufficient to facilitate immediate reconstruction of defects of the nasal tip, soft triangle and alar margin.Results:All wounds healed primarily and patient satisfaction was achieved.Conclusion:Bilateral alar cartilage reduction rhinoplasty allows single-stage reconstruction of defects of the nasal tip, soft triangle, and medial alar rim in the bulbous nose. By placing incisions along the borders of the aesthetic subunits, this novel approach to primary reconstruction of the nasal tip, soft triangle, and medial alar rim provides skin with a superior color and texture match, maintains a satisfactory contour of the nasal rim, and optimizes the likelihood of good scar quality.Contexte:De nombreuses possibilités de reconstruction s'offrent aux chirurgiens plasticiens pour corriger les pertes de substance cutanée de l'extrémité inférieure du nez mais, compte tenu des caractéristiques esthétiques de la peau propres à cet organe, la meilleure source de tissu de remplacement pour la reconstruction est la peau elle-même du nez, s'il y en reste suffisamment.Objectif:L'étude avait pour but do déterminer les résultats de la rhinoplastie de réduction bilatérale du cartilage alaire en association avec la pose d'un lambeau nasal afin de faciliter la reconstruction immédiate de la perte de substance de la pointe du nez, du triangle mou, et de la marge alaire.Méthodes:Il s'agit d'une étude prospective dans laquelle ont été analysés les résultats esthétiques de la rhinoplastie de réduction bilatérale du cartilage alaire visant à diminuer le bord nasal et à créer un surplus suffisant de peau pour faciliter la reconstruction immédiate de la perte de substance de la pointe du nez, du triangle mou, et de la marge alaire.Résultats:Il y a eu cicatrisation par première intention de toutes les plaies, et ce, à la satisfaction des patients.Conclusions:La rhinoplastie de réduction bilatérale du cartilage alaire permet une reconstruction, en un seul temps, de la pointe du nez, du triangle mou, et du bord alaire interne dans le contexte du nez bulbeux. Par les incisions effectuées le long du bord des sous-unités esthétiques, cette nouvelle technique de reconstruction d'emblée de la pointe du nez, du triangle mou, et du bord alaire interne permet de mieux harmoniser la couleur et la texture de la peau, imprime au bord nasal une forme satisfaisante et améliore les chances d'une cicatrisation de qualité.


1998 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vieira Mota ◽  
Correia ◽  
Resende ◽  
Azevedo ◽  
Mesquita‐Guimarães
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1987 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 797-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Eugene Tardy ◽  
Elise Y. Cheng ◽  
Vance Jernstroin
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