Open AccessThe tripod concept for correcting nasal-tip cartilages
Author(s) -
Jack P. Gunter,
Yonghui Yu
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
aesthetic surgery journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.528
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1527-330X
pISSN - 1090-820X
DOI - 10.1016/j.asj.2004.02.004
Subject(s) - tripod (photography) , medicine , cartilage , nasal cartilages , anatomy , rhinoplasty , nose , mechanical engineering , engineering
In treating nasal-tip deformities, the authors use the tripod concept to anatomically simulate the paired lower lateral cartilage complexes. They recommend using rib cartilage to obtain predictable and reproducible results.
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