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Where you get the cartilages to build the bridge of the nose and the tip in a rhinoplasty? how do you shape the cartilage to make the nose look how the patient wants?
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scaryone
in ca
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Cartilage for the nasal tip in rhinoplasty
In primary (first-time) rhinoplasty, building up the nasal tip may be done any of a number of ways. Yes, they all involve the use of cartilage, but in some cases it may not necessarily require the use of cartilage 'grafts', which are pieces taken from another area and moved to the nasal tip.
I believe you are asking what we would use in the latter case. If necessary, cartilage may be taken from the nasal septum itself, which is nice because no more visible external incisions are used. ...
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Cartilage grafts for rhinoplasty
The best and most common cartilage grafts employed when needed inrhinoplasty are taken from the nasal septum and from the ears. Inspecial circumstances, when there are severe deformities related to previous surgery and/or trauma, and when there is no good residual nasal septal or ear cartilage remaining, grafts may be obtained from rib cartilage or from irradiated homograft bank cartilage. The cartilages are hand carved, shaped and sculpted to conform to the need and deformity of the nose...
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Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cartilage graft options for rhinoplasty
The best cartilage grafting for rhinoplasty is always taken first from the septum. This is the cartilaginous dividing line between the left nostril and the right nostril. If all of the cartilage in the septum has been depleted, the second best is ear cartilage. If the ear cartilage has been depleted and more cartilage grafting is needed, then a rib graft would be the third choice. The cartilage grafts are simply shaped with a knife and cutting board to make them appropriate size,...
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Cartilage Grafts for Rhinoplasty
Cartilage grafts for augmentation rhinoplasty are taken from the nasal septum, the ear, or the ribs. The grafts are carved so they are not visible after surgery. Fascia grafts can also be used in the bridge depending on the location and severity of the depression.
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Cartilage grafts in rhinoplasty [with video]
Your question is a good one. Cartilage is what makes up much of the structure of your nose, both aesthetically and functionally. When I perform rhinoplasty in Santa Barbara, I work to improve both the form and function of the nose. Often adjustment of the septum, the divider between the nostrils, can greatly improve the way the patient breathes. This septum is made largely of cartilage, and so when the problematic cartilage of the septum is removed, it can be...
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Your nose can be reshaped with cartilage from your ear or rib
Hello - In order to build up the bridge of the nose or reshape the tip, cartilage can be borrowed from your ear or rib. The cartilage is then shaped with a knife and/or stitches to obtain the ideal shape needed for your nose.
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Cartilage grafts for the nose
The most popular source for caritlage from the nose, in order of preference, are:
the septum'
the ear
the rib
Shaping is essentially accomplished through carving and sutures.
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Rhinoplasty and Nasal Cartilage Grafts
Hi Scary,
The cartilage for nasal grafts in rhinoplasty is obtained most commonly and preferrably from inside of your nose, the nasal septum. The second choice is your ear cartilage, and lastly rib cartilage.
The grafts are carved by the rhinoplasty surgeon to the required shape and size. An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon knows how to construct, place, and secure nasal cartilage grafts to help their patient achieve their nasal cosmetic and functional goals.
It is up to you to choose your...
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Cartilage grafts in rhinoplasty usually come from the septum.
The cartilage is shaped by carving it with a blade. The most important thing is the brain of the surgeon so you don't end up cartilage showing thru the skin. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to get the best results.
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The best cartilage grafts for rhinoplasty are taken from the nasal septum
Grafts are often used to strengthen the tip of the nose, but rarely used on top of the tip unless the patient has thick skin. The best source for this graft is the nasal septum. We often remove cartilage from the nasal septum when performing a Septoplasty As long as a good supporting rim is left behind, the septal cartilage will not be missed. The cartilage is shaped by precise carving.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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