Rhinoplasty

hi i had a rhinoplasty which involved augmentation as a previous doctor "took too much out" in the first surgery. my goal is to make the nose as long and projected as possible as its very flat. i had a medpor shell implant as septum grafts were unsuccessful. i also had a columella strut taken from the ear and that was unsuccessful too. although im happy with the inplant he says he will need to take a rib graft for the strut. any tips or advice. i am really tired of revisions.

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Rib graft the best long-term choice

Using your own rib is the best long-term choice for structural grafting of the nose. Implants may need to come out sooner or later and ear cartilage typically lacks structural support.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Unfortunately, Medpor is not a permanent soluton for rhinoplasty

Some surgeons use artificial materials because they are easier and do not involve harvesting rib or some other graft. Patients who have had unsuccessful results have already gone through pain and expense and want a simple solution. I am sympathetic. Unfortunately, implants are not the solution. In a scarred nose, if your surgeon is going to take rib, why not re-do the Medpor and place your own cartilage? That is what is most likely to give you a lifetime... more

Rib Graft for Columellar Strut

I'm sorry your unsatisfied with your previous rhinoplasty results. A rib graft can be used to support the tip and increase or maintain tip projection. The strut can be placed despite the presence of a Medpor graft.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Revision rhinoplasty to improve tip projection

Rib cartilage is an excellent grafting material for revision rhinoplasty. It is strong enough to provide significant tip support. Using specific surgical techniques a durable increased tip projection can also be attained. Medpore could be replaced at the same time as rib cartilage should provide enough cartilage for this as well.