title: Lateral crural repositioning for treatment of cephalic malposition.
abstract: After completion of this article, the reader should be able to describe the indications for lateral crural repositioning, understand the key steps to performing the procedure, and be able to manage the complications associated with this treatment strategy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Electronic address: dtoriumi@uic.edu.
authors.forename: Dean M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Toriumi
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
authors.forename: Scott A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Asher
mesh_terms: D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013165:Splints
keywords: Bulbous tip; Cephalic malposition of lower lateral cartilage; Lateral crural repositioning; Lateral crural strut grafts; Nasal tip contouring