Is Graft Needed for Rhinoplasty?

I have heard from people and read online about a graft used during Rhinoplasty. If I only need my nose to be reduced in size--the bone, the cartilage, and the alar base-- do I really need a graft to be put in place?

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Need for graft in rhinoplasty depends on presenting issues

There are many different cartilage graft options for use inside the nose in regards to reconstructive and cosmetic purposes. Most primary noses where there is a reduction in cartilage do not need cartilage grafting placed for the rhinoplasty. It all depends on the presenting issues.

Grafting In Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty involves reshaping the nose, and depending on what type of reshaping is done will determine which (if any) grafts are needed. Typically, cartilage from the septum is used to straighten, strengthen, or rebuild the nasal framework. With open rhinoplasty, the tip usually is supported with cartilage graft (columellar strut) in the column of tissue that separates one nostril from the other. Cartilage grafts are beneficial because they help maintain the operative result over the long... more

Grafts are optional

Rhinoplasty may include placement of grafts at the time of the intial surgery. They are frequently used when doing revision rhinoplasty. If a nose that is slightly large with a round tip it is reasonable to not include any grafts. If a graft is suggested and you have concerns about it you should discuss with the surgeon the purpose of the graft and how it will help your result... When having or contemplating plastic surgey knowlege is important and fear is normal but not usually helpful throgh more

Don't sweat the irrelevant.

Grafts are neither good nor bad. They are one of many options a surgeon has at his/her disposal when reshaping someone's nose. But this should not be a concern of the patient. Here's why: From the surgeon's perspective, when to use a graft(s), which ones to use (strut, cap, tip, buttress, spreader, rim, alar batten, columellar plumping, radix, camouflage, etc.), and what material to fashion them from (septum, ear, rib, calvarium, etc.) are all important questions. But from the patient's... more

Grafts can be both good and bad

When properly selected, grafts in rhinoplasty can help to ensure long term results and better outcomes. That being said, I only use grafts in about 30-50% of the noses that I do. I do predominantly closed Rhinoplasty, which reduces the number of grafts that can be placed, due to the nature of the operation itself. Most noses do not really need structural grafts, provided that a conservative operation is performed. Flat and poorly developed noses and those with droopy tips tend to required... more

Graft for Rhinoplasty depends

No one can really give you the answer until they see what you look like and understand your expectations regarding the final result. Sometimes, grafts are needed when a nose is reduced in size, but this is not typical. Plan on seeing a few doctors.

Possibly.

Grafts are used to give support as well as to fill depressions. This is true even when we are making noses smaller. We usually can get the graft material from the septum.

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Grafts are almost always needed to get the best results

Every rhinoplasty is as different as there are people. Even when the nose appears too big grafts are frequently need to cover up the look of crookedness or bumpiness of the dorsal shape of the nose. Also there often grafts used to support the mid vault of the nose and when the tip of the nose is reshaped grafts are often used to support or to lengthen the nose. It all depends on what your nose looks like and what the supports of the nose are doing.

Graft for the nose

No. Most likely given that you are not going for augmentation of your nose but reduction, you should not need any grafts from the ear. However despite reduction sometimes the nasal tip needs more definition and using some cartilage their can make a big difference. Typically those grafts can be obtained from the nasal septum cartilage without going to the ear. Regards

Yes or maybe

Hi, There are some cases where no structural grafts are needed. Rhinoplasty today is not all about reduction. Its also about support and thats where grafts come in. Without seeing you and examining your nose, its hard to say if you need one or more grafts or not.