Classification of nasal tip hypertrophy and treatment methods / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To classify the nasal tip hypertrophy according to the anatomic characters, so as to select the proper treatment methods.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From Jan. 2010 to Mar. 2012, 92 cases (aged 21-46 years,average 29 years old) with nasal tip hypertrophy were classified as soft tissue hypertrophy, the alar cartilage hypertrophy, separation of alar cartilage, secondary tip hypertrophy after operation, and compound hypertrophy. Treatment methods were selected according to the hypertrophy type, including soft tissue thinning hy medicine or operation, alar cartilage trimming and remodeling, autogenous ear and nasal septal cartilage grafts for elongation or remodeling of nasal tip or columella.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The follow-up period was 3 months to one year. The nasal tip hypertrophy was corrected obviously with a natural and harmonious appearance. The results were evaluated hy patients as perfect in 59 cases, good in 26 cases and medium in 7 cases.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Satisfactory results can he achieved for the nasal tip hypertrophy with appropriate methods according to the anatomic classification.</p>