OasisLMS

This continuing medical education article offers an in-depth review of nasal tip positioning in rhinoplasty. It provides a comprehensive review of techniques for optimizing nasal tip projection, rotation, and symmetry. The article discusses the assessment of nasal tip position and the popular tripod concept and its role in conceptualizing the dynamics of nasal tip position. Nasal anatomy is reviewed as related to tip stability and positioning. Surgical approaches for modifying projection, rotation, and deviation of the nasal tip are discussed and compared. This review aims to enhance understanding and application of these techniques in both primary and revision rhinoplasty, providing practical insights for improving surgical outcomes for both new and experienced rhinoplasty surgeons.

Learning Objectives

After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:

Mattos, David MD, MBA
Hanna, Steven A. MD
Datta, Shaishav MD
Reish, Richard G. MD

Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Chung, MD

Co-Editor: Amy Colwell, MD

Section Editors: John Y.S. Kim, MD

• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Medical Knowledge
• Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Accreditation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the 1.0 credits, 0.5 have been identified as applicable to patient safety. 

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM:1.0

Patient Safety Credit:0.5

Media:Journal Article, video

Release Date: 10/03/2025

Expiration Date: 10/03/2028*

Estimated time to complete this course:1 hour

*Course access ends on course expiration date

Disclosure Policy
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) requires all faculty, authors, planners, reviewers, managers, staff and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials. 

Mattos, David MD, MBA
Hanna, Steven A. MD
Datta, Shaishav MD

Richard Reish, MD is a consultant for MTF Biologics. The remaining authors have no relevant disclosures. No funding was received for this article. 

Recognition Statement

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.

Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.

Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)