A short nose is among the greatest challenges in rhinoplasty, regardless of patient ethnicity.
Direct elongation of the septum resolves the shortness and complements the central nasal …

Rhinoplasty for Asian noses is markedly different from that for white noses. As rhinoplasty
becomes increasingly popular among Asian people, it is important that the rhinoplasty …

Background: This study was the result of a constant evaluation of surgical techniques and
results to obtain excellence in primary cleft rhinoplasty. Methods: This was a retrospective …

MATERIALS AND METHODS The materials were composed of 10 fresh cadavers within 48
hours of death. The cadavers consisted of 5 males and 5 females. The mean age was 68.2 …

Background: The effect of a columellar strut graft on final nasal tip position has been a
subject of ongoing debate. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze a series …

Objective We employ a nasal tip finite element model (FEM) to evaluate contributions of two
of the three major tip support mechanisms: attachments between the upper and lower lateral …

Background: Augmentation of an underdeveloped anterior nasal spine (ANS) occidentalizes
the Oriental nasal shape. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of ANS …

Background With the recent advances of surgical adjuncts including presurgical naso-
alveolar molding and postoperative nasal stenting, information on the anthropometric …

Background: Because few studies have been performed regarding the factors affecting
nostril shape in Asian noses, this study was undertaken to determine them. Methods: A total …

Despite advances in cleft lip treatment, various levels of residual deformity remain after
primary repair of cleft lip and palate. The aim of the current study was to compare the stability …