Symposium: the supra-tip in rhinoplasty: a dilemma. II. Influence of surrounding structure and prevention

Laryngoscope. 1976 Jan;86(1):50-2. doi: 10.1288/00005537-197601000-00010.

Abstract

One of the most annoying complications of rhinoplasty is the supra-tip hump (pollybeak). Possible causes are failure to surgically compensate for: 1. The increased skin thickness above the tip. 2. Supra-tip keloid tendency. 3. Overactive depressor septi muscles. 4. Loss of natural tip support by the upper lateral cartilages and septum.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Keloid
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / prevention & control*