Hello, I recently had an augmentation rhinoplasty with my own rib cartilage and the surgeon purposely over-augmented the graft to compensate for absorption. I think it looks too big now at 10 days post op. So, I was wondering what factors determine how much rib cartilage is absorbed? Thank you very much
June 17, 2011
Answer: Rhinoplasty - Rib Cartilage Absorption
This was a major surgery and at 10 days very hard to tell if a cartilage rib graft is to large. Be patient to allow healing over the next 6 months. Resorption occurs SLOWLY so continue with your visits with your chosen surgeon at least once a month.
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June 17, 2011
Answer: Rhinoplasty - Rib Cartilage Absorption
This was a major surgery and at 10 days very hard to tell if a cartilage rib graft is to large. Be patient to allow healing over the next 6 months. Resorption occurs SLOWLY so continue with your visits with your chosen surgeon at least once a month.
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June 16, 2011
Answer: Rhinoplasty - Rib Cartilage Absorption
In my experience there is no visible resorption of rib cartilage. If it looks too big it may be from swelling of the skin envelope, the graft is too big, or it is mal-positioned. 10 days may be too early to tell, unless you submit photos.
Michel Siegel, MD
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June 16, 2011
Answer: Rhinoplasty - Rib Cartilage Absorption
In my experience there is no visible resorption of rib cartilage. If it looks too big it may be from swelling of the skin envelope, the graft is too big, or it is mal-positioned. 10 days may be too early to tell, unless you submit photos.
Michel Siegel, MD
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