A Suture Fixation Method to Avoid Deviation & Extrusion of Silicone in Closed Augmentation Rhinoplasty.

Kim, Woo Seob; Kim, Jee Wook; Kim, Han Koo; Kim, Seung Hong

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2004;31(6):897-901.
Published online November 1, 2004.

A Suture Fixation Method to Avoid Deviation & Extrusion of Silicone in Closed Augmentation Rhinoplasty.

Woo Seob Kim, Jee Wook Kim, Han Koo Kim, Seung Hong Kim

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. kimws@cau.ac.kr

Abstract

The augmentation rhinoplasty using silicone implant is one of the most popular cosmetic procedure in Asians. But complications such as deviation and extrusion are often noted. For prevention of these problems, we discussed and assessed the effectiveness of augmentation rhinoplasty through unilateral infracartilaginous incision and fixation of the silicone to the septal cartilage. Among 121 patients who underwent closed rhinoplasty using anchoring suture in silicone fixation and covering the silicone tip with medial border of lateral crus in both alar cartilage by intercrural suture, we analyzed 47 patients. No other procedures were used. The average follow-up period was 11 months. This technique showed good results without deviation or extrusion of silicone implants. In addition, this procedure yields good nasal tip projections. Herein, this treatment will be a future promising treatment modality for reducing complications with high level of patient satisfaction

Keywords: Deviation; Extrusion; Augmentation rhinoplasty