Major risks of Revision Rhinoplasty using rib cartilage?

 Rib cartilage is most often used in nasal surgery when a larger amount of cartilage is needed. In experienced hands the potential complications are minimized. If I personally needed a rib graft for my revision rhinoplasty, I would have the procedure without hesitation. For a list of specific possible... more

Rib cartilage is often used in rhinoplasty for patients that need augmentation of their nasal bridge.  Harvesting the rib is fairly straightforward. It will leave a permanent scar on the chest that is usually no more than a few inches long.  The biggest complication from the harvest is a potential... more

In revision rhinoplasty, it is usually necessary to reconstruct and reshape the nasal framework using cartilage grafts. Because available septal cartilage has usually been removed during the first surgery, grafts must obtained from either another site - the ear or the rib. Rib cartilage has many uses and... more

The risks are generally low when performed by an experienced surgeon but they can include (and are not limited to): infection, bleeding, hematoma, wound breakdown, hyperftrophic or keloid scar formation, contour irregularity, hemo/pneumothorax, graft resorption or warping, overcorrection, undercorrection... more