How likely is rib warp or cartilage shrinking?

July 7, 2018

How likely is this? Does it all depend on the patient’s nose/scar tissue/etc.? I’m hoping for a revision to give my nose back its tip and length and I am a little nervous for the possibility of the cartilage shrinking or the rib warping (if I’d need rib). And if anyone has experience with this please let me know.

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July 23, 2018

Answer: Rib grafting for revision rhinoplasty

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July 23, 2018

Answer: Rib grafting for revision rhinoplasty

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Scott Trimas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 8, 2018

Answer: How likely is rib cartilage warping or shrinkage?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 8, 2018

Answer: How likely is rib cartilage warping or shrinkage?

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Answer: Rib cartilage

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Answer: Rib cartilage

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July 8, 2018

Answer: Cartilage Warping

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July 8, 2018

Answer: Cartilage Warping

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