Table 1.

Classification of patients based on skin thickness at the nasal tip as suggested by Daniel⁵ and the management of each group

Number of Patients	Classification	Description	Management
5	N + 3	Extraordinary thick skin	Extensive defatting
12	N + 2	Moderately thick skin	Moderate defatting
8	N + 1	Slightly thick skin	No defatting
10	N	Normal thickness skin	No defatting
3	N − 1	Slightly thin skin	Cautious elevation of skin from nasal SMAS over the alar cartilages