Shah Anil R, Constantinides Minas
Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA.
Facial Plast Surg. 2006 Feb;22(1):36-41. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-939950.
Division of the lower lateral cartilages in rhinoplasty has long been maligned for producing unnatural results. However, recognition of medial, intermediate, or lateral crural discrepancies allows for their division and overlay. By identifying variant nasal anatomy and understanding the anticipated postsurgical dynamics, the rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to produce consistent, natural outcomes.