Nasal Tip Suspending Transfixion Suture
AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.38, no.2, pp.309-315, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s00266-014-0307-5
- Journal Name: AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.309-315
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Anterior septal height is an important determinant of nasal tip projection. Accordingly, the anterior septal extension technique has proven itself to be a powerful tool for achieving long-lasting nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty. However, anterior septal extension does not protect against postoperative loss of nasal tip rotation unless an additional suspension strategy is used. A tip-suspending transfixion suture is the authors' strategy for supporting nasal tip rotation whenever an anterior septal extension technique is performed.