Caudal septal advancement for nasal tip projection and support in rhinoplasty.
BACKGROUND
Management of nasal tip projection and support for positioning of the tip represent an important part of rhinoplasty operations that must be handled properly for a final satisfying result. Manipulation of the nasal tip is complex and variable. Plastic surgeons use many techniques to achieve this goal.


METHODS
The authors propose that the caudal septal advancement technique be used to manipulate the positioning of the nasal tip, especially in cases of an underprojected tip and those requiring tip support. The authors prepare a rectangular septal cartilage, which after advancement carries the nasal tip to the desired position.


RESULTS
This technique is easy to use, and the results are dependable. All the patients who underwent surgery with this technique were satisfied with the result.


CONCLUSIONS
The caudal septal advancement technique presents another good and reliable alternative for managing nasal tip projection and support.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kocaeli University Medical Faculty, Umuttepe, Turkey. scenksen@yahoo.com
Cenk
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Deniz
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*