Surgical anatomy of the external nose

Abstract

When describing the relationship of one anatomical structure to the other in the nose, use the cephalic-caudal and anterior-posterior orientation. Nasal subunits should be taken into consideration when performing nasal reconstruction. Reconstruction of the entire subunit is preferred. The anterior, middle, and posterior septal angles lend shape to the nasal tip. An L-strut of at least 1.5 cm should be left in septoplasty to maintain nasal support. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.