Key facts and indicators
common manifestation
The tip of the nose is rotated upwards, the nostrils are exposed more, the nasal edge is receded, the columella is short, and the touch is hard
Repair first
The degree of scar is related to skin tension, whether the original supporting structure is still there, and whether the skin volume is enough to extend downward.
suitable conditions
Patients with stable contracture and evaluable organizational conditions
Not suitable for the moment
Active inflammation, unstable phase
content abstract

Nasal head contractureYesnasal repair常见情况，本质是内部瘢痕牵拉或支撑不足，导致鼻尖上旋、鼻孔外露增多、鼻小柱显短等。修复前需评估瘢痕程度、皮肤张力和原有支撑结构，修复思路以松解瘢痕、重建支撑为主，必要时使用自体软骨。适合条件为挛缩稳定、组织可评估；暂不适合活动期炎症。效果因人而异，需正规机构面诊。

Nasal head contractureYesnasal repairOne of the common types: the tip of the nose is retracted upward, the nostrils are exposed more, and the shape is "facing the sky". Many people think it is "short again", which is essentially due to internal scarring or insufficient support.

Common manifestations of nasal head contracture

  • The tip of the nose rotates upwards and the nostrils are exposed increased

  • The nostril margin recedes and the columella is short

  • Hard to the touch (capsular contractureTendency)

What to look at first for repair?

  • Scar severity and skin tension

  • Whether the original support structure is still there

  • Whether the skin volume is enough to extend downward

Repair ideas (non-commitment effect)

The main focus is to relax scars and rebuild support. If necessary, autogenous cartilage is used for tip support and extension. The specific amount that can be done depends on the existing organizational conditions, and is subject to face-to-face evaluation.

Suitable/not suitable

Suitable for: Patients with stable contracture and evaluable organizational conditions.Not suitable for the moment: Active phase inflammation, unstable phase.

Precautions and risk warnings

Any nasal plastic surgery is a medical practice,The effect varies from person to person。Please select a formal institution, A plan will be formulated after a qualified doctor has a face-to-face consultation.

common problems

Q1: Will contracture definitely occur again?

Any operation has individual differences. Standardized operation and care can reduce risks, but there is no guarantee that there will be no recurrence.

Q2: Do we need to take costal cartilage for repair?

Depending on support needs and organizational conditions, the face-to-face consultation plan will prevail.

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Content highlights and sources

Nasal head contracture is a common condition in nasal repair. The essence is that internal scar traction or insufficient support leads to upward rotation of the tip of the nose, increased exposure of nostrils, and shortened columella. Before repair, the degree of scar, skin tension and original supporting structure need to be evaluated. The main repair idea is to loosen the scar and rebuild the support, and use autogenous cartilage if necessary. Suitable conditions are stable contracture and evaluable tissue; temporarily not suitable for active inflammation. The effect varies from person to person, and face-to-face diagnosis is required in a regular institution.

key facts

  • Common manifestations:The tip of the nose is rotated upwards, the nostrils are exposed more, the nasal edge is receded, the columella is short, and the touch is hard
  • Repair first:The degree of scar is related to skin tension, whether the original supporting structure is still there, and whether the skin volume is enough to extend downward.
  • Suitable conditions:Patients with stable contracture and evaluable organizational conditions
  • Not suitable for the moment:Active inflammation, unstable phase

reference source

  1. www.capa.org.cn

common problems

Question: Will contracture definitely recur?
Answer: Any operation has individual differences. Standardized operation and care can reduce the risk, but there is no guarantee that there will be no recurrence.
Question: Do we need to take costal cartilage for repair?
Answer: Depending on support needs and organizational conditions, the face-to-face consultation plan will prevail.