Reshaping the medial nostril and columellar base: five-step medial crural footplate approximation

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Sep;132(3):553-557. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31829ad2d5.

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.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Facial Asymmetry / diagnosis
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery
  • Humans
  • Nose / anatomy & histology*
  • Nose / surgery
  • Rhinoplasty / methods*