Sureyya Seneldir, Alper Yenigun, Remzi Dogan, Ramazan Bahadir Kucuk, Irmak Ucak, Senol Piskin, Orhan Ozturan
{"title":"Columellolobular Strut: A Biomechanically Validated Technique for Stable Nasal Tip Support.","authors":"Sureyya Seneldir, Alper Yenigun, Remzi Dogan, Ramazan Bahadir Kucuk, Irmak Ucak, Senol Piskin, Orhan Ozturan","doi":"10.1055/a-2925-9637","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Maintaining nasal tip projection and rotation while preserving physiological mobility remains challenging in rhinoplasty.</p><p><strong>Objectives and hypotheses: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the clinical feasibility and biomechanical behavior of the columellolobular strut. We hypothesized that an angled configuration would demonstrate balanced mechanical behavior under load.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>This was a retrospective observational case series (<i>N</i> = 115) supported by finite element modeling, conducted in accordance with STROBE guidelines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients undergoing primary rhinoplasty between January 2021 and April 2024 were included. Finite element modeling assessed deformation and stress at 120, 150, and 180 degrees under standardized compressive loading. Clinical outcomes were evaluated descriptively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Stable nasal tip projection and columellar position were clinically observed during a mean follow-up of 32 months. Finite element analysis demonstrated reduced deformation and stress with decreasing angulation, with the 120 degrees configuration showing the most balanced response.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The columellolobular strut represents a biomechanically supported option for nasal tip stabilization while preserving controlled tip mobility.</p>","PeriodicalId":12195,"journal":{"name":"Facial Plastic Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5000,"publicationDate":"2026-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Facial Plastic Surgery","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2925-9637","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"SURGERY","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
Introduction: Maintaining nasal tip projection and rotation while preserving physiological mobility remains challenging in rhinoplasty.
Objectives and hypotheses: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical feasibility and biomechanical behavior of the columellolobular strut. We hypothesized that an angled configuration would demonstrate balanced mechanical behavior under load.
Study design: This was a retrospective observational case series (N = 115) supported by finite element modeling, conducted in accordance with STROBE guidelines.
Methods: Patients undergoing primary rhinoplasty between January 2021 and April 2024 were included. Finite element modeling assessed deformation and stress at 120, 150, and 180 degrees under standardized compressive loading. Clinical outcomes were evaluated descriptively.
Results: Stable nasal tip projection and columellar position were clinically observed during a mean follow-up of 32 months. Finite element analysis demonstrated reduced deformation and stress with decreasing angulation, with the 120 degrees configuration showing the most balanced response.
Conclusions: The columellolobular strut represents a biomechanically supported option for nasal tip stabilization while preserving controlled tip mobility.
期刊介绍:
Facial Plastic Surgery is a journal that publishes topic-specific issues covering areas of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery as it relates to the head, neck, and face. The journal''s scope includes issues devoted to scar revision, periorbital and mid-face rejuvenation, facial trauma, facial implants, rhinoplasty, neck reconstruction, cleft palate, face lifts, as well as various other emerging minimally invasive procedures.
Authors provide a global perspective on each topic, critically evaluate recent works in the field, and apply it to clinical practice.