Revisiting the Alar-Columellar Relationship: Classification and Correction
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Author(s): Rohrich, Rod J. M.D.; Afrooz, Paul N. M.D.

Summary: The alar-columellar relationship has tremendous aesthetic significance in the lower one-third of the nose. Aberrancies in the alar-columellar relationship detract from nasal aesthetics, and are classified into six types: type I, hanging columella; type II, retracted ala; type III, combination of a hanging columella and retracted ala; type IV, hanging ala; type V, retracted columella, and type VI, combination of a hanging ala and retracted columella. This article describes the methods for proper evaluation and diagnosis of aberrancies in the alar-columellar relationship, and current strategies to restore the ideal alar-columellar relationship.

CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, V.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: August 2019 - Volume 144 - Issue 2 - p 340-346 doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005835

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