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Ear Cartilage Vs Implant for Flat Bridge and Wide Nose

asked 1 year ago by bigbrownnose in new york, ny
Latest answer by Talmage J. Raine, MD
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Tags: ears, female, cartilage, comparison, flat nose bridge, implant, options, wide

The surgeon I consulted with said he doesn't want to use rib cartilage, and that I probably don't have enough ear cartilage to use. Is an implant a good option?

4 answers to Ear Cartilage Vs Implant for Flat Bridge and Wide Nose

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Facial nasal implants

Each type of material synthetic or cartilage for nasal bridge augmentation has its own pros and cons. Within the family of synthetic implants there are implants made of silicone, goretex or porous polyethylene and again each of those have pros and cons. Based on individual experience different doctors prefer different implants. Given the thick nasal skin that you have an implant is not a bad option. The next question should be which type of implant. My response to your question/post does... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Implant vs cartilage graft for nasal surgery

I am not a big fan of nasal implants. I routinely use rib cartilage to enhance the dorsum of the nose. Ear cartilage will not be sufficient. Rib cartilage is the best choice. It does hurt more after the surgery and it will leave a scar along your rib cage. In my estimation it is worth it. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Implant good option when not enough cartilage is available

While silastic implants are an option for the nose, it is best to at least attempt to have the patient’s own cartilage used first to build up the bridge of the nose.  If this is a cartilage-depleted nose, then you can consider augmentation with synthetic materials.  
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Cartilage vs implant for flat nasal bridge

Either cartilage or implants (silastic) can be use to raise a flat nasal bridge.  Although cartilage is your own tissue it can be difficult to form in the right shape and can warp over time.  Also, as your surgeon mentioned, you may have a shortage of cartilage and therefore create a defect in the donor site, if a large piece were needed.  Silastic implants come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes and in most cases I prefer an implant over cartilage to enhance a nasal... more
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon

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