Nasal tip plasty using three-dimensional printed polycaprolactone (Smart Ball®)

摘要

Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures. Most Asians desire elevation of their relatively flat nasal dorsum and tip to make them appear more prominent. This study introduces a simple method of nasal tip plasty using three-dimensional (3D)-printed polycaprolactone (PCL) (Smart Ball ), which provides the required length and volume for this purpose and enables the creation of a nasal tip of the desired shape in a safe and simple manner.