Cosmetic

383) Which of the following statements regarding “pinching” of the nose is TRUE?

A. Pinching is due to over-excision of the lower lateral cartilages.
B. Pinching is due to over-excision of the upper lateral cartilages.
C. Pinching is increased with open rhinoplasty.
D. Pinching is increased with exposure and delivery of the lower lateral cartilages.
E. Pinching is increased with nasal flaring reduction.




REFERENCES & ANSWER


Kamer F. M., Silberberg M. B.: Revision Rhinoplasty, Advanced Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Vol. 2 No. 4, 1994, pp. 533-534



383) A       Pinching is due to over-excision of the lower lateral cartilages.