Application of ear cartilage in reconstruction of domal graft in nasal tip rhinoplasty

VernacularTitle:耳软骨在鼻部美容成形术中的应用
Author: Yunzhi NI ; Xiaoqian FU ; Datai WANG ; Yang CHEN ; Yufeng AI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Auricular cartilage; Rhinoplasty; Graft
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(4):206-208
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the application of auricular cartilage in nasal plastic surgery and its clinical effects of the different tip graft and reconstructed domal graft (RDG).Methods From October 2009 to May 2015,the surgical procedure was performed on 286 patients,through the application of cymba and conchae cartilages into various tip graft and RDG in nasal tip plasty.Results A total of 286 patients were followed up post-operatively for 3 months to 5 years,245 patients (85.7％ achieved expected stability tip,the tip down to 1-2 mm after one year.Tip skin thinning was observed in 10 patients after one year,nasal tip down occurred in 89 patients;the columella skew and asymmetric nostrils occurred in 31 patients.Conclusions The ear cartilage can be made into various tip graft for rhinoplasty,with satisfactory clinical outcomes.