Placing cartilage graft at the nasal tip is the most frequent technique to achieve
proper tip projection and a well-balanced nose. The graft functions to support the
nasal tip though reconstruction of the tripod concept legs and add greater definition
to the tip. Tip grafts can be broadly classified into two categories: those that are
used as mechanical nasal tip support, and those that are used for contouring or enchantment
of nasal tip projection. This classification offers guidance to select the type of
tip graft needed of overcome the present anatomy deformity.
Keywords
tip surgery - suturing technique - tip graft - open approach
