Nasal tip blood supply: confirming the safety of the transcolumellar incision in rhinoplasty.
The transcolumellar incision in rhinoplasty has proven to be a safe and effective technique, even with simultaneous alar base resections. A sound appreciation of the blood supply to the nasal tip and adherence to the guidelines presented above will prevent vascular compromise of the nasal tip skin.
Rohrich
R J
RJ
Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75390-9132, USA. rod.rohrich@utsouthwestern.edu
Muzaffar
A R
AR
Gunter
J P
JP
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D004210:Dissection; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000098:blood supply*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012449:Safety; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply