Im Asian and my doc advised me to use L shape siliconefor my rhinoplasty,should I go for it?or is it outdated to use L shape silicone for rhinoplasty now?i just wanted a higher bridge and more defined tip
Answer: Recomended mateirals for asian rhinoplasty.
I prefer to use the patients own cartillage either from their septum or ear.In the long run I feel its safer and gives an excellent esthetic results. Many implant materials and shapes are used throughout the world with much success so discuss your options with your surgeon to be re-assured. The attached video explains how septal cartilage grafts can be used.
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I prefer to use the patients own cartillage either from their septum or ear.In the long run I feel its safer and gives an excellent esthetic results. Many implant materials and shapes are used throughout the world with much success so discuss your options with your surgeon to be re-assured. The attached video explains how septal cartilage grafts can be used.
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Using silicone implants, and especially L-shaped implants, is not a great choice for Asian rhinoplasty because of the high rate of complications associated with them. For the safest, longest lasting result, I recommend using grafts constructed from your own tissue.
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Using silicone implants, and especially L-shaped implants, is not a great choice for Asian rhinoplasty because of the high rate of complications associated with them. For the safest, longest lasting result, I recommend using grafts constructed from your own tissue.
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March 7, 2015
Answer: L-shaped silicone implants not recommended
We do not recommend L-shaped silicone implants due to the complications that we have seen over the last 25 years from them. We do use a Flowers nasal dorsal silastic implant to the nasal bridge to simply raise the height of the bridge or will use the patient’s own cartilage as well. Creating definition in the tip of an Asian nose can be very difficult to do, but there are a few things that can give it moderate change and definition that can be accomplished during the rhinoplasty procedure.
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Answer: L-shaped silicone implants not recommended
We do not recommend L-shaped silicone implants due to the complications that we have seen over the last 25 years from them. We do use a Flowers nasal dorsal silastic implant to the nasal bridge to simply raise the height of the bridge or will use the patient’s own cartilage as well. Creating definition in the tip of an Asian nose can be very difficult to do, but there are a few things that can give it moderate change and definition that can be accomplished during the rhinoplasty procedure.
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January 7, 2013
Answer: Autologous grafts best option for Asian rhinoplasty
The L shape silicone graft carries unnecessary risk with it (migration, extrusion, infection). While it will provide excellent aesthetics in the short term it does not become incorporated into the nose and it is not a permanent option due to the risk of extrusion (thinning skin and becoming exposed). Autologous grafts (tissue from your own body) is a safer, permanent option.
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Answer: Autologous grafts best option for Asian rhinoplasty
The L shape silicone graft carries unnecessary risk with it (migration, extrusion, infection). While it will provide excellent aesthetics in the short term it does not become incorporated into the nose and it is not a permanent option due to the risk of extrusion (thinning skin and becoming exposed). Autologous grafts (tissue from your own body) is a safer, permanent option.
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December 20, 2012
Answer: L shaped implant is outdated
This is strictly my opinion, as each surgeon has an opinion about synthetic implants.
For me, I switched to using only the patient's own tissues for reshaping the nose and have had a great improvement in the results. Synthetic implants can create problems at any point in time, even years into the future. L shaped implants in particular can cause undue stress at the nasal tip and should be avoided in my opinion.
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Answer: L shaped implant is outdated
This is strictly my opinion, as each surgeon has an opinion about synthetic implants.
For me, I switched to using only the patient's own tissues for reshaping the nose and have had a great improvement in the results. Synthetic implants can create problems at any point in time, even years into the future. L shaped implants in particular can cause undue stress at the nasal tip and should be avoided in my opinion.
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