background handling of upper lateral cartilages (ulcs) is of prime importance in rhinoplasty. this study presents the experiences among 2500 cases of rhinoplasty in the past 10 years for managing of ulcs to minimize unwilling results of the shape and functional problems of the nose. methods all cases of rhinoplasties were done by the same surgeon from 2002 to 2013. management of ulcs changed fr...

Objective: Nasal alar retraction deformities occasionally require both soft tissue release and large cartilage grafts. The structure between the upper lateral cartilage and the lateral crus of the lower lateral cartilage has been described as fibrous tissue, intercartilaginous ligament, ligament-like arrangement or connective tissue. Despite its importance, no anatomical and histological examin...

BACKGROUND Handling of upper lateral cartilages (ULCs) is of prime importance in rhinoplasty. This study presents the experiences among 2500 cases of rhinoplasty in the past 10 years for managing of ULCs to minimize unwilling results of the shape and functional problems of the nose. METHODS All cases of rhinoplasties were done by the same surgeon from 2002 to 2013. Management of ULCs changed...

OBJECTIVE To define the modulus of elasticity for nasal septum, auricular, upper lateral, and lower lateral cartilages. METHODS Prospective enrollment of sequential patients undergoing septorhinoplasty. Test samples were obtained through routine surgical interventions using atraumatic harvesting techniques. The modulus of elasticity was determined using a customized biomechanical testing devi...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESES Nasal bone length is commonly referenced in the rhinoplasty literature. It has been suggested that short nasal bone length may predispose one to a greater risk of middle vault collapse after rhinoplasty. However, there are limited data available on what constitutes the normal dimensions of these pertinent structures of the nasal sidewall. In addition, no data exist on the ...

Dorsal hump reduction can create both functional and aesthetic problems if performed incorrectly. Component dorsal hump reduction allows a graduated approach to the correction of the nasal dorsum by emphasizing the integrity of the upper lateral cartilages when performing dorsal reduction. Use of this approach can minimize the need for spreader grafts in primary rhinoplasty patients. Possible u...

BACKGROUND Handling of upper lateral cartilages (ULCs) is of prime importance in rhinoplasty. This study presents the experiences among 2500 cases of rhinoplasty in the past 10 years for managing of ULCs to minimize unwilling results of the shape and functional problems of the nose. METHODS All cases of rhinoplasties were done by the same surgeon from 2002 to 2013. Management of ULCs changed ...

Dallas, Texas Dorsal hump reduction can create both functional and aesthetic problems if performed incorrectly. Component dorsal hump reduction allows a graduated approach to the correction of the nasal dorsum by emphasizing the integrity of the upper lateral cartilages when performing dorsal reduction. Use of this approach can minimize the need for spreader grafts in primary rhinoplasty patien...