title: Alar Rim Deformities.
abstract: The alar rim plays an important role in nasal harmony. Alar rim flaws are common following the initial rhinoplasty. Classification of the deformities helps with diagnosis and successful surgical correction. Diagnosis of the deformity requires careful observation of the computerized or life-sized photographs. Techniques for treatment of these deformities can easily be learned with attention to detail.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Division, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Totonchi
authors.affiliation: Zeeba Clinic, 29017 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124, USA. Electronic address: Bahman.Guyuron@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Bahman
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Guyuron
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Alar rim; Deformity; Nose; Rhinoplasty