Reconstructive Rhinoplasty

Oren Friedman, Timur Akcam, Ted Cook
2006 Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery  
Objectives: To review nasal alar support mechanisms, introduce the concept of tractional forces on the nasal ala, and describe a reconstructive technique to correct nasal tip deformities associated with weakened tractional force on the nasal ala. Design: Photographic study and retrospective medical chart review.
doi:10.1001/archfaci.8.3.195 pmid:16702532 fatcat:p5vvhph5crgojopsn6yzvkigby