A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose

Objective: To introduce a novel technique for tip grafting, using scored conchal cartilage with a curled morphology and provide an alternative approach to tip refinement procedures. Methods: Design: Surgical Innovation Setting: Ambulatory Aesthetic Surgical Center Participants: 12 private patien...

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Main Authors: Nikki Lorraine King-Chao, Eduardo Yap
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Language:English
Published: Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. 2024-11-01
Series:Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/2443
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description Objective: To introduce a novel technique for tip grafting, using scored conchal cartilage with a curled morphology and provide an alternative approach to tip refinement procedures. Methods: Design: Surgical Innovation Setting: Ambulatory Aesthetic Surgical Center Participants: 12 private patients Results: This technique produces a natural looking tip with aesthetically pleasing projection and definition. The simulation of the natural curvature of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) by curling the SCC gives a more lobular and softer looking tip. The corners of the graft are also hidden underneath the SSTE providing camouflage of irregularities. There were no complications or sequelae (e.g. palpable cartilage and cartilage visibility) observed with the use of this technique. Conclusion: This simple yet novel technique can be applied to Asian patients for a natural looking tip. This technique is applicable to patients with thin skin and gives surgeons an alternative option as they perform tip surgeries. This technique together with other approaches in rhinoplasty may help surgeons achieve a more balanced look for Asian patients.
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spelling doaj-art-18299d5ca3934b11a5afb8a9dda45c912024-11-23T18:57:22ZengPhilippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc.Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery1908-48892094-15012024-11-0139210.32412/pjohns.v39i2.2443 A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose Nikki Lorraine King-Chao0 Eduardo Yap1Institute of ENT-HNS, The Medical CityBelo Medical Group Objective: To introduce a novel technique for tip grafting, using scored conchal cartilage with a curled morphology and provide an alternative approach to tip refinement procedures. Methods: Design: Surgical Innovation Setting: Ambulatory Aesthetic Surgical Center Participants: 12 private patients Results: This technique produces a natural looking tip with aesthetically pleasing projection and definition. The simulation of the natural curvature of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC) by curling the SCC gives a more lobular and softer looking tip. The corners of the graft are also hidden underneath the SSTE providing camouflage of irregularities. There were no complications or sequelae (e.g. palpable cartilage and cartilage visibility) observed with the use of this technique. Conclusion: This simple yet novel technique can be applied to Asian patients for a natural looking tip. This technique is applicable to patients with thin skin and gives surgeons an alternative option as they perform tip surgeries. This technique together with other approaches in rhinoplasty may help surgeons achieve a more balanced look for Asian patients. https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/2443scored conchal cartilagetip plastyrhinoplastytip graftcartilage graftsshield graft
spellingShingle Nikki Lorraine King-Chao
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A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
scored conchal cartilage
tip plasty
rhinoplasty
tip graft
cartilage grafts
shield graft
title A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose
title_full A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose
title_fullStr A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose
title_short A Novel Technique: Scored Conchal Cartilage to Simulate Natural Dome of Lower Lateral Cartilage in the Asian Nose
title_sort novel technique scored conchal cartilage to simulate natural dome of lower lateral cartilage in the asian nose
topic scored conchal cartilage
tip plasty
rhinoplasty
tip graft
cartilage grafts
shield graft
url https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/2443
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