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Surgery: Current Research | ISSN: 2161-1076 | Volume 8
August 31-September 01, 2018 | Toronto, Canada
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
International Conference on
Dermatopathology & Skin Care
International Conference & Expo on
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Update in an alar base reduction in rhinoplasty
Leila Freire Rego Lima
Jurado's Institute of Education and Research, Brazil
Purpose of review:
The purpose of this article is to further e xplore the techniques available for alar base reduction by a recent
review in this topic, focusing on the current advances in the field, in a clear and readable format.
Recent findings:
Among the numerous techniques available, the management of cases with wide nasal base and alar flaring
remains limited to three options: cinching sutures to pull in the alae together; or to use alar base excisions that remove tissue
from the alar lobule to decrease flare and from inside the nostril to decrease width; and flap advancement.
Summary:
Surgical modification of the nasal base is not a routine part of rhinoplasty and should be performed in a conservative
manner to prevent complications like nasal stenosis. Moreover, this maneuver should always be the last one in rhinoplasty, as
alar base modifications cannot be properly assessed until all other steps have been carried out.
Biography
Leila Freire Rego Lima, ENT doctor, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Chief preceptor of the Jurado Institute of Post-graduation in Facial Plastic Surgery-Sao Paulo, Brazil.
leilafreire@hotmail.comLeila Freire Rego Lima, Surgery Curr Res 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1076-C4-044