An Alternative Rhinoplasty Technique: Rotational Spreader Flap ("Rabbit Flap")

Sirin A. A. , ERDİM İ., ERDUR Ö., Sirin A.

AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.42, no.2, pp.577-589, 2018 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00266-017-0999-4
  • Title of Journal : AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Page Numbers: pp.577-589

Abstract

In modern rhinoplasty, septal cartilage is the most commonly used graft material. It is a big challenge if septal cartilage is insufficient. We present an alternative technique named the "rabbit flap," created from the cephalic portion of the lower lateral cartilage to show its effectiveness on nasolabial angle, nasal axis deviation, and nasal dorsal line.