Membranous Tongue-In-Groove Technique In Tip Surgery
09-09, 14:27–14:34 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)

Description: the preservation of the intercrural ligament during open technique rhinoplasty allows its re-fixation of to the medial crural complex, providing a fine tool to control tip rotation and projection in the long term after rhinoplasty, while avoiding rigidity of the tip complex. The author aims to illustrate this technique with a video presentation from multiple rhinoplasty cases with differing tip characteristics.

outcome objectives: to suggest an effective alternative to nasal tip fixation that is closer to natural anatomy

background: septal extension grafting and alar cartilage fixation with rigid tongue-in-groove techniques has been widely used to ascertain long-term preservation of tip rotation and projection. In order to achieve a more natural, flexible but robust tip structure that withstands skin contracture, fixation of the medial crura to the intercrural ligament may be a sound alternative.

To illustrate the use of membranous tongue-in-groove technique as an alternative to septal extension grafting for the preservation of tip projection and rotation in the long term after aesthetic septorhinoplasty

Session Chair Session Chair
H. Baki Yilmaz
Speaker Speaker
Ozan Altuntaş
H. Baki Yilmaz

I am an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology with over 25 years of dedicated experience, focusing specifically on rhinoplasty. Throughout my career, I have concentrated exclusively on functional and aesthetic nasal surgery, aiming to achieve natural, harmonious, and patient-centered results.

Since 2016, I have been providing care in my private practice, where I continue to perform advanced rhinoplasty procedures tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and expectations.

I have authored more than 40 national and international scientific publications, contributing to the academic advancement of rhinoplasty and otolaryngology.

Between 2019 and 2022, I served as a Board Member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. For the 2026–2027 term, I am honored to serve as the President of the Istanbul ENT Specialists Association.

My professional mission is to combine surgical precision, scientific rigor, and aesthetic vision to deliver long-lasting and functionally sound outcomes in rhinoplasty.

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Ozan Altuntaş

Currently employed as an attending surgeon at Koç University Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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