Augmentation rhinoplasty using a reverse alar cartilage flap assisted with implantation of silicon prosthesis

VernacularTitle:翻转大翼软骨瓣辅助硅胶假体置入隆鼻术
Author: Ningbei YIN ; Min ZHAO ; Zhenmin ZHAO ; Jinjing HUANG ; Bin XIONG ; Zhenjun LIU ; Yuanlu HE ; Ting CHENG ; Chao ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Silicon implant; Rhinoplasty; Alar cartilage
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(3):155-158
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate a new method which could not only avoid the extrusion of the silicon implant, but also be benefit for the reconstruction of nasal tip and alar during nasal augmen-tation procedure. Methods Folded lower lateral cartilage flap combined with silicon implant was ap-plied for nasal dorsal augmentation and reconstruction of nasal tip and alar with its unique character at the same time. Results 12 cases were all primary healing, without infection, extrusion of implant and other complications. One month after operation, the projection of nasal tip was increased, which had better delicate and definite shape, natural appearing tip adding contour and height to nasal tip, pleas-ant definition. Conclusions Folded lower lateral cartilage flap combined with silicon implant is an ef-fective method to decrease the incidence of extrusion, when we want to have a little over-projected na-sal tip with prosthesis. It is also helpful for reconstructing the nasal tip and alar with its unique char-acter.