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Rhinplasty Donor Rib Implant, How Easy to Remove?
I thought I had gor Tex implant but it turned out to be donor rib instead for my bridge on Asian rhinoplasty. This is 12 days after and I still hate it. The doctor keep telling me it's still swollen and it may take 2 to 3 months to see results! Can this be true? I really want it out... What to do?
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Sammie125
in New York, NY
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Removal of Rib Graft from Nose
As I said when answering your previous question, it is best to wait 3-6 months so you can see the final result - it is impossible 12 days post-op. There is no advantage to having another operation at this time.
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Rib graft
Regardless of what was used you need to be patient right now. Many patients go through post procedure remorse at this time when they see the dramatic change. Remember why you had the procedure and give yourself time to get used to your new nose before doing any further surgery.
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Rhinplasty Donor Rib Implant, How Easy to Remove?
I agree with my colleagues that you should wait at least 3 months to see some results and you would not be able to remove the rib graft sooner than 6 months after this Rhinoplasty. The 6 month interval is the standard time for blood supply to be re-established in the nasal skin. Until then, just leave your nose alone.
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Be patient for rhinoplasty results
2 weeks is way too early too judge how your nose will eventually end up looking. I am assuming you do not have a scar on your chest which means that the rib is probably irradiated cadaveric rib. Any "foreign material" in the nose can cause a little extra swelling so give it at least 3 months before making the decision to have it removed. Understand however that your nose may actually look worse or odd by having the implant removed as the skin now has to shrink back down once again...
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Rhinplasty Donor Rib Implant, How Easy to Remove?
I assume it is a cadaver bone rib graft? Because you would have stated if it was your autologous rib. It is best to wait at least 3 months to allow some healing. But if you are going "mental" than I would remove it at the same fee as I charged to place it. With you signing a release of all medical liability.
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Removing Rib Graft From Nose
Although rib grafts and other nasa implants are easy to remove, I strongly encourage you to be patient and allow all the swelling to subside before having any addtional surgery. It takes months for most of the swelling to subside and up to a year before it is all gone. If you did your homework researching your surgeon before surgery, now is the time to trust that person to properly manage and advise you during your recovery.
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Removal of rib graft after rhinoplasty.
Leave it alone!!!!!! Wait at least 3 months before any surgery to let the swelling subside. It can always be removed later.
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I hate my big nose, can it be fixed?
Although it is impossible to comment specifically about your graft without a photo, this was harvested and custom sculptured during your surgery by your surgeon specifically to meet your aesthetic needs. Rib cartilage is much more difficult to use than an implant, but probably better for you in the long run. Your surgeon worked harder to do the right thing for you.
If the graft is too small, you would look good now, but once swelling resolves, you would be disappointed...
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Rib Graft and Rhinoplasty Recovery
Twelve days after any rhinoplasty is far too soon to make any final judgments on your results. Your doctor is correct and you should wait until more time has passed to make an educated decision. Normally we would recommend waiting a full year to see the "final" outcome.
Stay in close contact with your surgeon, but be patient and don't make any decisions that you may regret.
Best of luck
Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Rib graft takes time
Don't be upset at 12 days. Ypou are much too soon to have this removed. Swelling in the nose after nasal surgery can take at least 6-12 months to resolve completely. Give it at least 3 months and see your plastic surgeon as often as you need to for reassurance.
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Rib Graft Rhinoplasty Augmentation and Swelling
You need to listen to your surgeon and have patience. You have not even gotten to the point where you can even assess what effects the rib graft will create. What you are seeing and feeling is a lot of swelling. You will need at least three months after your rhinoplasty surgery to get an idea of what dorsal augmentation effects the rib graft has made. It is just as easy to remove it at three months as it is now so there is no hurry to remove it for fear that it will be too difficult to...
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Rib graft removal
Hi,
12 days post-op is still very early. However, if it really bothers you it can be removed relatively easily under local anesthesia. I would give it at least 4 to 6 weeks.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Rhinplasty Donor Rib Implant, How Easy to Remove?
Don't panic! I would strongly recommend letting your nose settle and heal for at least 3 months. Even if you are dissatisfied with the results or are uncomfortable with the material used in your nose, if you attempted to have it removed at this early stage you may cause more harm than good. Let it settle over the first month and visit with your surgeon to discuss the results. Be patient and if there are still problems or concerns after an appropriate healing...
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