Nasal Tip Deformities After Primary Rhinoplasty

Paul Bermudez; Faisal A Quereshy

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2020.09.005

Nasal Tip Deformities After Primary Rhinoplasty

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Feb;33(1):111-117. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.09.005. Epub 2020 Nov 3.

Authors

Paul Bermudez¹, Faisal A Quereshy²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, 9601 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. Electronic address: pfb14@case.edu.
² Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, 9601 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

PMID: 33153890
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.09.005

Abstract

Nasal tip deformities after primary rhinoplasty may occur, including the formation of bossae, a pinched nasal tip, and nasal tip ischemia. Because of the central location in the midface, even minimal nasal tip deformities (small bossa) may be noticed and upsetting to the patient. This is in addition to more severe nasal tip deformities, including nasal tip ischemia, that are easily visible to any viewer. Prevention, early recognition, and, depending on the case, intervention are critical in minimizing these complications. If complications do occur, regular communication with the patient and follow-up are crucial.

Keywords: Bossae; Complications; Ischemic; Nasal tip; Overresected; Pinched; Pollybeak; Rhinoplasty.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Nose / surgery
Nose Deformities, Acquired* / etiology
Nose Deformities, Acquired* / surgery
Rhinoplasty*