Supratip excision in rhinoplasty

Nasal Tip Dermoid Sinus Cyst Excision by Open Rhinoplasty Technique

Nasal dermoid sinus cysts (NDSCs) are uncommon midline developmental anomalies with an estimated incidence of 1:20,000 to 1:40,000 births.1,2 NDSCs are distinct from dermoids in other regions; they may have an intracranial extension, requiring careful interventional strategies. These lesions can be present anywhere in midline, as sinus or cyst, from glabella to columella, with glabella being th...

Ultrasonographic evaluation of long-term results of nasal tip defatting in rhinoplasty cases.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Nasal skin thickness has an important role in aesthetic results of rhinoplasty. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of tip and supratip skin defatting technique in rhinoplasty subjects using ultrasonography. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, case-control study. METHODS Among 111 rhinoplasty cases referred to a university hospital between Feb...

Skin Excision as an Adjunctive Technique to Rhinoplasty in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients

Rhinoplasty in middle-aged and elderly patients comes with its own set of challenges. There is relative lengthening of the nose with drooping of the nasal tip. With aging, the skin loses its elasticity, and the combination of nasal skeletal reduction along with overlying inelastic skin provides a setup for skin redundancy and poor postoperative outcome. We describe a surgical technique involvin...

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Correction of the supratip deformity of the nose.

BACKGROUND A supratip deformity can develop either congenitally or after a poorly executed rhinoplasty, as a result of fullness or convexity just above the nasal tip. OBJECTIVE In this article, the authors describe the causes of the supratip deformity and present their technique for surgical correction. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted for 62 consecutive patients (24 prima...