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G. Jan Beekhuis, MD; Jeffrey J. Colton, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1986;112(7):726-728.

Abstract
• One of the most important anatomic elements of successful rhinoplasty is nasal tip support and its influence on nasal tip projection, yet the medical literature is vague about what creates and maintains nasal tip support. During the years, 12 or more structures have been implicated that may be important. We believe the two controlling factors are the strength of the alar cartilages and the position of the septal angle.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1986;112:726-728)

Author Affiliations
Drs Beekhuis and Colton are in private practice in Birmingham, Mich.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Dec 23, 1985.

Read, in part, at the fall meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Atlanta, Oct 18-19, 1985.

Reprint requests to 30700 Telegraph Rd, Suite 4566, Birmingham, MI 48010 (Dr Beekhuis).

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