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Published on: June 20, 2018

New concepts in nasal tip contouring.

Dean M Toriumi1, Mark A Checcone

  • 1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1855 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612-7244, USA. dtoriumi@uic.edu

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Summary

Surgeons can achieve a more natural nasal tip appearance in rhinoplasty by focusing on creating favorable shadowing. This technique avoids the pinched look often resulting from excessive tip narrowing, leading to improved aesthetic outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Anatomy
  • Rhinoplasty Techniques

Background:

  • Nasal tip contouring is a complex aspect of rhinoplasty.
  • Existing techniques for narrowing the nasal tip can lead to undesirable pinched or bulbous appearances.
  • Understanding the relationship between underlying tip structure and surface topography is crucial for successful rhinoplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the concept of "favorable shadowing" for nasal tip contouring.
  • To explain how certain rhinoplasty maneuvers can negatively impact nasal tip aesthetics.
  • To guide surgeons in selecting techniques that support the skin envelope for a natural appearance.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of how structural modifications in the nasal tip affect surface topography.
  • Identification of maneuvers that create "pinched" or "bulbous" tip deformities due to skin collapse.
  • Discussion of specific techniques like dome sutures and various grafts to create favorable tip structure.

Main Results:

  • Tip-narrowing techniques can lower the lateral crura, causing skin collapse and demarcation lines.
  • This collapse results in a "pinched" or "bulbous" appearance, even if the tip is structurally narrow.
  • Structural support techniques can prevent skin collapse and create aesthetically pleasing shadowing.

Conclusions:

  • Focusing on creating favorable shadowing, rather than solely on narrowing, improves nasal tip aesthetics.
  • Proper selection of techniques that support the skin envelope is key to avoiding deformities.
  • Favorable shadowing enhances the natural appearance of the nasal tip post-rhinoplasty.