Paranasal Augmentation Wth Rib Cartilage

asked 11 months ago by NateL in SF
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: removal, rib graft, timing

Hello, Almost 3 weeks ago, I had 2 small pieces of rib cartilage put into my paranasals to alleviate the depressed area around my nostrils. I was wondering how long would I have to wait to have them taken out and how much would that approximately cost? Thank you very much, NateL

3 answers to Paranasal Augmentation Wth Rib Cartilage

How long to remove rib grafts after Rhinoplasty

Pictures of your nose before and after would be helpful but as I have advised many patients, who contact our office seeking Revision Surgery (rhinoplasty, face Lifts, Cheek Implants etc.)...it's always in the best interest, of the patient, both financially and emotionally to try and work things out with their previous plastic and cosmetic surgeon. If, on the other hand, you for some reason have lost confidence in that surgeon, then you should have consultations with a few... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removal of Paranasal Rib Cartilage Grafts

The key to any facial implant removal, albeit a synthetic material or a graft, is for the patient to be sure that they really want it removed. At three weeks after surgery, there would still be some swelling and the final facial appearance has not yet been obtained. Since in your case the 'cost' to get paranasal implants is higher than someone who used synthetic implants, you want to be careful to not have them removed too soon. There was reason you had the procedure done and... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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