What is one of the causes of soft-tissue pollybeak deformity?

A soft-tissue pollybeak deformity is primarily attributed to poor redraping of inelastic nasal skin after surgical procedures such as rhinoplasty. When the nasal skin lacks elasticity, it may not conform properly to the underlying structures, leading to abnormal contouring, particularly an over-protrusion of the soft tissues located above the cartilaginous framework of the nose.

In cases where the skin is not redraped adequately, it can lead to an accumulation of soft tissue that creates a bulging appearance resembling a pollybeak. This can happen if the skin is too tight or not well mobilized during the surgical procedure, failing to allow it to settle smoothly over the reconstructed areas. Proper planning and technique during nasal cosmetic surgery are crucial to avoid such deformities.

While the other options do relate to common cosmetic surgery complications, they contribute to different types of deformities or issues rather than directly causing the specific characteristics of a pollybeak deformity.