Does DCF will flattened out in long term?

Question

I am Asian male looking to have a revision rhinoplasty, I have rhinoplasty a year ago, my nose was very low and wide and I have thick skin, the surgeon used my ear cartilage and fascia to make a DCF for the nose bridge, the result was good in the beginning, but after couple months,my nose bridge flattened out so much; I want ask is it because DCF will flattened out in long term or just because using ear cartilage is not enough to augment my nose bridge, or is it better to use solid piece of rib?

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

it doesn’t usually dissolve it may be just not enough augmentation. You probably just need more cartilage based on your writing. Consult a rhinoplasty surgeon to discuss the options and details. Best wishes

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I've never seen a diced cartilage/fascia graft change shape 2-3 months after placement. Although it is possible I suspect that the graft was not thick enough and the inadequate projection became visible after the normal post-op swelling resolved. I would rather revise the DCF graft than place a solid cartilage  graft which may cause a sharp border and survival may be compromised.

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