3rd revision rhinoplasty using previously harvested rib graft - Risks?

Question

I had a revision rhinoplasty 3 years ago with a rib graft. i loved the results but unfortunately during my healing i got a staph infection that caused some resorption of the graft placed on my bridge. my surgeon is able to do a 3rd revision to fix the small imperfection and he said that he harvested enough rib and stored it the first time so he can reuse that and no longer has to harvest from my rib. are there risks associated with using a rib graft that has been stored for 3 years?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I am not aware of surgeons storing people's extra rib cartilage, after revision rhinoplasty surgery. If we were able to store somebody's cartilage, we would store some of their septal cartilage at primary rhinoplasty, and use that for revision surgery, since that is much better than rib. Perhaps he is contemplating using MTF Profile Autologous rib grafts. Thank you for this interesting question! Since the only Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Another very good option instead is to use MTF cartilage which can have outstanding results and is very safe. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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