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![The excessively short nose: our systematic approach](https://image.oaes.cc/bafe9b5c-279b-41ec-82b5-881f8ab9a7e0/par4017.fig.8.jpg)
Figure 8. With reconstruction and repositioning of the lower lateral crura, complete mobilization of the alar sidewall is performed. While a large amount of the crura can be replaced, one should attempt to preserve the tip/ domal cartilage as it is the most challenging to reconstruct.