How Does Grafting Procedure Work in Revision Rhinoplasty?

From what part (or parts) of the body can the tissue be taken for a nose job revision?

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Grafting in revision rhinoplasty

Grafts are taken from multiple sources to perform a revision rhinoplasty. The most common grafting material used to reconstruct the nose during a revision rhinoplasty is nasal cartilage. If the nose is depleted of cartilage, then ear cartilage can be used. Rib cartilage is rarely used but is an alternative source of cartilage. Synthetic material, such as silastic can be an option, especially in Asian rhinoplasty. Fascia can be harvested from the scalp to use as... more

Grafting for revision rhinoplasty

Usually the septum. If that area has been exhausted or lacks sufficient cartilage, then ear or rib cartilage. I also like camouflaging grafts with temporal is fascia or perichondrium.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

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Grafting in Revision Rhinoplasty

Hello, Autologous cartilage (cartilage harvested from your own body) is the best grafting material to restore the framework of your nose . Septal cartilage is my first choice. But in many cases, there may not be enough available, or the cartilage from the septum may be compromised. Rib cartilage is a great second choice. It is very strong, and much more rigid than ear cartilage, which is another option. In addition, a far greater amount of rib cartilage can be... more

Source of Tissue Grafts for Revision Rhinoplasty

There are several sources for tissue used in both primary and revision rhinioplasty. Depending on quantity and availability, cartilage is taken from the septum, ears, or ribs. When necessary, fascia is harvested from the temporal scalp. Bone is rarely used, but can be taken from the skull. Your surgeon will describe the exactly what will be done before your surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Grafting for Revisional Rhinoplasties

If structural support is needed for a rhinoplasty, cartilage is most often used. Cartilage may be obtained from the septum of the nose or back side of the ear. If bone were required, a portion of rib may be harvested. How these grafts are harvested and then secured is essential. Postoperative warping of the cartilage can occur if it was handeled, carved or secured improperly. My advice is to seek out an experienced plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty.

Where are grafts taken from for revision rhinoplasty

Cartilage grafts are what is most commonly used during rhinoplasty (revision or otherwise). These can be harvested from the nasal septum, ear (conchal bowl), or rib (low rib near the sternum/breastbone). In other cases pericondrium or periosteum (the tissue covering over cartilage or bone, respectively) or temporalis fascia (the tissue covering the temporalis muscle in the temple area above the ear) can also be used.

Cartilage for Rhinoplasty

The tissue obtained for rhinoplasty (including revision rhinoplasty) is usually cartilage. The tissue is useful for supporting, strengthening, and shaping the nose. Most commonly this cartilage is obtained from the septum while performing the procedure. In revision rhinoplasty this source of cartilage may not be available because of previous use. Other sources of cartilage include the ear and the rib. Each of these sources has some benefits and... more

Cartilage from 3 places

When extra cartilage is needed to reinforce the changes made during a rhinoplasty (every rhinoplasty I perform, revision or otherwise) it can be taken from 3 areas. There are pluses and minuses of each. Septum- most like normal nose cartilage but has a limited supply Ear- easy to access, cartilage is weak and floppy, sometimes hard to find straight pieces, slightly limited supply Rib- nearly unlimited supply is the only advantage. It is... more