Correction of the pinched nasal tip with alar spreader grafts

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992 Nov;90(5):821-9. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199211000-00015.

Abstract

A pinched nasal tip is caused by collapsed alar rims secondary to weak lateral crura. The resulting deformity can be corrected with alar spreader grafts--autogenous grafts of septal or auricular cartilage that are inserted between and deep to the remaining lateral crura to force them apart, propping up the caved-in segment. We describe the surgical technique, indications, and variations in design of alar spreader grafts and present representative results from our series of 38 patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ear Cartilage / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Septum / transplantation*
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Rhinoplasty / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Transplantation, Autologous