Nasal tip blood supply: confirming the safety of the transcolumellar incision in rhinoplasty.

Rohrich, R J; Muzaffar, A R; Gunter, J P · Plast Reconstr Surg · 2000

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Abstract

The transcolumellar incision in rhinoplasty has proven to be a safe and effective technique, even with simultaneous alar base resections. A sound appreciation of the blood supply to the nasal tip and adherence to the guidelines presented above will prevent vascular compromise of the nasal tip skin.

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