Methods Among a consecutive series of 100 rhinoplasty cases, 19 patients required alar
base reduction. The mean (SD) follow-up time was 11 (9) months (range, 2 months to 3 …

Background The alar rim is a complex structure that ensures the competence of the external
valves and the patency of inlets to the nasal airways. Retraction of the alar rim is caused by …

The alar-spanning suture is one of the easiest techniques for correcting the width of the alar
complex that reduces the bulbous tip of African–Caucasian patients. This conservative …

4. Alar Base a. The superior alar grooves now clear off fat, become deeper, longer and
visible (Direct Dorsal, Oblique and Lateral Views). b. Posterior alar groove aesthetics …

The wide exposition obtained with the open approach in rhinoplasty allows a precise
evaluation of size, morphology, thickness, and position of the alar cartilages. This precise …

The 34-year-old male has complaints about the size of his nose, especially on the inferior
part and has avoided surgery for many years due to concerns of functional loss on high …

Background In rhinoplasty, it is very important to adjust the rotation and projection of the tip
together harmoniously with the nasal dorsum and face to achieve pleasing results. Objective …

Traditionally, mainstream rhinoplasty has promoted the resection of the cephalic portion of
the lateral crura, to improve nasal tip shape and position. This chapter shows how this task …

This study aimed to evaluate columellar scar problems after external rhinoplasty in the
Arabian population, and to analyze the technical factors that help prevent such problems …