Abstract
A septal extension graft (SEG) can control nasal tip projection, shape, and rotation. SEG and dorsal alloplastic implants have predominated in Asian rhinoplasty, leading to iatrogenic complications such as a foreshortened nose and destruction of remaining septum. The lower nasal two-thirds can be enhanced anteriorly and caudally using the septal L-strut extension graft in Asians with relatively small noses. The septal L-strut extension graft is indicated in primary cases in which the bony dorsum is acceptable but the cartilaginous dorsum is relatively hypoplastic, and in secondary cases with an iatrogenic short-nose deformity due to alloplastic implants.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-341 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 Aug |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 Elsevier Inc.
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Keywords
- Caudal septal extension
- Extended spreader graft
- Rhinoplasty
- Secondary rhinoplasty
- Septal L-strut extension
- Septorhinoplasty
- Tongue-in-groove
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery