Nasal base surgery.

Abstract

The nasal base is an important aspect of the nose with a complex anatomic architecture comprising a combination of cartilages, skin, connective tissues, and ligaments. Recent studies show that all nasal base deformities cannot be corrected by simple excision and suturing techniques. Alar release and medialization would be effective in some of these deformities. This article presents an overview of conventional concepts of alar base surgeries, which have remained unchanged over many years. Indications and limitations of each technique are discussed, followed by a more detailed description of alar release and medialization.

• Authors: Behnam Bohluli, Nima Moharamnejad, Amin Yamani
• Journal: Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America (Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am) Vol. 24 Issue 1 Pg. 87-94 (Feb 2012) ISSN: 1558-1365 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22284399 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Cosmetic Techniques
• Ethnicity
• Humans
• Ligaments (surgery)
• Nose (anatomy & histology, surgery)
• Rhinoplasty (methods)
• Suture Techniques