title: Asymmetric nasal tip.
abstract: Asymmetry of the nasal tip is a common finding in the setting of primary and revision rhinoplasty. Careful preoperative analysis is imperative to identify the anatomic etiology of the asymmetry to develop an appropriate surgical plan to correct it. This article describes the anatomic structures that affect the overall appearance of the nasal tip, explains how intrinsic asymmetries can alter nasal tip appearance, and offers a menu of surgical techniques that can be used to correct these asymmetries.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Stephan@vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stephan
authors.forename: Tom D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000002:abnormalities; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques