THE DROOPING TIP The role of the Pitanguy’s ligament in the position of the nasal tip

• Main Author: Giacomini P
• Other Authors: Boccieri A., Finocchi V., Marianetti T, Giacomini, P
• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Published: Griffin 2021
• Subjects: Rhinoplasty SMAS Ligament; Settore MED/31 - OTORINOLARINGOIATRIA; Alar; Pyramid; DML
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2108/282729

The nasal tip is the “mobile” portion of the nose, unlike the nasal pyramid, which is the fixed component. The tip’s anatomical characteristics are determined by intrinsic factors, such as the volume, shape, definition and morphology of the alar cartilages, which, together with the subcutaneous tiss...