454) Which of the following statements about Rhinoplasty is TRUE?
A. The nasal tip skin is thick and relatively devoid of subcutaneous and sebaceous glands.
B. Straight-line removal of a nasal hump can result in an overreduced profile.
C. The mimetic muscle most important in influencing the position of the nasal tip is the Levator Labii Superioris.
D. Lateral osteotomies should be “angle cut” to avoid collapse of the nasal vault.
E. The membranous septum is a major tip support mechanism of the nose.
REFERENCES & ANSWER
Calhoun K. H.: Introduction to Rhinoplasty, Chapter 174, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, editor), Third Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2232-2238, 2001
Renner G. J.: Introduction to Rhinoplasty, Chapter 171, Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, editor), 4th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, pp. 2533-2550, 2006
454) B Straight-line removal of a nasal hump can result in an over-reduced profile.
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