title: Reshaping the medial nostril and columellar base: five-step medial crural footplate approximation.
abstract: Achieving ideal shape and position of the medial nostril and columellar base is a crucial component of successful rhinoplasty. The lateral border of the basal columella should exhibit slight concavity and a relatively smooth contour. Both nasal aesthetics and functionality may be compromised if such a result is not obtained. Herein, a reproducible technique is described which allows for treatment of this region.
authors.affiliation: Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Palmyra J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Geissler
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Roostaeian
authors.forename: Jacob G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Unger
authors.forename: Rod J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Rohrich
mesh_terms: D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*