Pros and Cons of Fascia Grafting in Rhinoplasty?

  Ear cartilage is a second vest type of cartilage used for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. It is always best to use nasal cartilage for a primary rhinoplasty when cartilage grafting is required. Nasal cartilage is a much better grafting source when required to augment the nose. Fascia is an additional tissue that can be harvested to  wrap around  the graft to make  it feel softer.

Hello from Istanbul, thanks for your question. Using ear or rib cartilage grafts to enhance the bridge's support and definition is a common practice in rhinoplasty. Complementing this, fascia is used as a scaffold, guiding the cartilage grafts to maintain the intended shape. Thanks to its rich blood supply, fascia not only ensures the cartilage's vitality but can also address deficiencies in soft tissue in specific areas. While fascia may sometimes cause increased swelling (edema), these are quite rare, and when they do arise, they generally resolve naturally. Best of luck!

Building up the bridge can be done with several different materials. Implants can consist of, ear cartilage, septal cartilage, rib cartilage, or fascia. Potential complications include infection, hematoma, asymmetry, loss of a portion of the graft, need for another procedure. These materials are commonly used in primary and revision surgery. Healing time is roughly similar for the different materials.