Journal Reviews

Lateral crura-alar ring

1 June 2014 | | Rhinoplasty | alar graft, alar malposition, bossa, caudal border, cephalic orientation, external valve collapse, lateral crura, nostril rim retraction, rhinoplasty alar rim

Lateral crura incision or excision are common procedures for most rhinoplasty surgeons despite the fact that they have potential complications such as nostril rim retraction, bossa tip formation and alar wall collapse during breathing. Fortunately, nowadays there is a trend...