Clinical efficacy of M-shaped cartilage used in nasal tip cosmetic plasty

VernacularTitle:M形软骨支架用于鼻尖成形术的临床效果
Author: Yang AN ; Dong LI ; Xin YANG ; Yonghuan ZHEN ; Hongyu XUE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Nasal tip; Rhinoplasty; M-shaped cartilage
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(4):196-198
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore a new method of nasal tip plasty and its clinical effect,which is much accorded with biomechanical properties of the human body.Methods From June 2010 to March 2016,a total of 33 cases of nasal tip surgery,6 males and 27 females,were performed.Ages ranged from 22 to 46 years in this group.Ear cartilage was trimmed into two strips and sutured them together in a M shape.When located to the original position of the nasal alar cartilage,theM shaped cartilage could be used in nasal tip;when fixing part of it on the nasal septum or lengthened nasal septal cartilage,the M shaped cartilage could be used in cosmetic surgery of nasal tip lengthening.Results The follow-up period was from one month to 60 months,with average 14 months.29 patients (87.9 ％) were satisfied with the efficacy and 2 patients were suffered from infection (6.1 ％).Conclusions When the M-shaped cartilage is fixed with lengthened nasal septum,it can lengthen the nasal tip much more and the contouring and texture of nasal tip are better than that of using a shield or a cap cartilage graft.