Fig. 5
From: Correction of severe columella and tip retraction in silicone implanted Asian short noses
a Harvest of bilateral gingivobuccal flaps with 2 cm of untouched mucosa between the two pedicles in order to preserve vascularization of both flaps. Each flap is blood supplied by small midline branches of the superior labial artery. b Each flap is transferred into the nasal cavity through a tunnel beside the anterior nasal spine. c The two flaps cover the anterior septal cartilage on both sides (Modified drawing according to Meyer)