Cosmetic

542) Which of the following statements about a ptotic and overrotated tip is FALSE?

A. Lack of tip support will lead to a tip ptosis with an overly obtuse nasolabial angle.
B. An obtuse nasolabial angle is preferable in females, while an acute nasolabial angle is preferable in males.
C. A lateral crural steal will increase rotation and projection.
D. A full-transfixion incision will decrease rotation and projection.
E. Columellar strut will increase rotation and projection.




REFERENCES & ANSWER


Becker D. G.: Complications of Rhinoplasty, Chapter 39 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, second edition (Ira Papel, editor) p. 453, 2002

Becker D. G.: Complications of Rhinoplasty, Chapter 49 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme Medical Publishers, Third edition (Ira Papel, editor) p. 639, 2009


542) A         Lack of tip support will lead to a tip ptosis with an overly obtuse nasolabial angle.