Background Deformities of the external valve (lateral crus) are an occasional problem
following rhinoplasty. One of the most notable problems is when the posterior aspect of the …

Background Alar cartilage malposition is a common anatomic variation in which the axis of
the lateral crus lies cephalically and may be parallel to the cephalic septum. Malposition of …

Objective To use the trimmed cartilage as a support material for both internal and external
valves. Methods The lateral crural turn-in flap (LCTF) technique is simply to make cephalic …

Lateral crura are the main structures supporting the external valve. When conducted
excessively, cephalic trim can cause valve collapse. However, instead of removing the …

Background: Preservation of the middle nasal vault has increasingly become a topic of
interest and concern in rhinoplasty. Resection of even a minute amount of roof during hump …

Backgrounds The hypoplastic, weak lateral crus of the nose may cause concave alar rim
deformity, and in severe cases, even alar rim collapse. These deformities may lead to both …

Background Excessive concavities of the lower lateral crura can lead to heavy aesthetic
disfigurement of the nasal tip and to insufficiencies of the external nasal valve. This study …

Background The cephalic trimming of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) is an attempt to
reduce tip bulbosity; unfortunately, it has the potential to cause a pinched nose deformity …

Background: Lower lateral crural deformities are common problems in rhinoplasty. The
shape and position of the lower lateral crura directly influence the alar contour and external …

Background: Misshapen or weak lateral crura can cause an inward collapse of the lateral
crus observed on deep inspiration. The lateral crural strut graft is a popular technique for …