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S-shaped nasal wings: rhinopteroplasty. Case reports
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Correcting pseudocryptocolumella, a nasal imperfection, is achieved through a simple surgical technique. Excision of a spindle-shaped wedge from the nasal wing offers satisfactory cosmetic results with minimal scarring.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Aesthetics
Background:
- Pseudocryptocolumella is a nasal deformity affecting cosmetic appearance.
- The S-shaped nasal wing is identified as the anatomical cause.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a surgical technique for correcting pseudocryptocolumella.
- To evaluate the cosmetic outcomes and scar visibility of the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Surgical excision of a spindle-shaped cutaneous wedge from the lower rim of the nasal wings.
- Assessment of cosmetic appearance post-procedure.
Main Results:
- The described surgical method effectively corrects pseudocryptocolumella.
- Satisfactory cosmetic outcomes were achieved.
- The resulting scar was minimally noticeable.
Conclusions:
- Simple wedge excision is an effective treatment for pseudocryptocolumella.
- This technique provides excellent cosmetic results with inconspicuous scarring.