Ultrasonographic evaluation of long-term results of nasal tip defatting in rhinoplasty cases.

Objectives/hypothesis: Nasal skin thickness has an important role in aesthetic results of rhinoplasty. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of tip and supratip skin defatting technique in rhinoplasty subjects using ultrasonography.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, case-control study.