Is there side effects for using rib cartilage graft for rhinoplasty?

There should be no long term limitations on exercise capacity and strenuous activities following a rib cartilage harvest for rhinoplasty. During this procedure only a 1-1.5 inch length piece of cartilage gets taken out from the outer portion of the rib cage and the bony rib cage and its internal lining stay intact. Over time scar replaces the area of the defect and once through with the discomfort of the healing process which will be a few weeks in case of a rib harvest ,patients get back on full activity including professional athletes(obviously with the exclusion of contact sports). 

Harvesting rib cartilage for nasal surgery should not have any long term effects on the chest function once you fully recover from the surgery.  

A rib graft is frequently required for a revision rhinoplasty. The long term effects of the procedure are unlikely to lead to any long term complications.

Its unlikely that you would have any longterm problems after a rib graft.  The rib cartilage graft harvest is its own separate procedure with the operation of fixing the nose.  However, there can be scars that are unfavorable and pain that can linger.  

You will have short term restrictions on heavy lifting and working out immediately after your surgery but will be able to return to full activity within a few weeks. The removal of a small piece of rib cartilage will not affect your activity level in the long run as your body quickly replaces the area with fibrous tissue. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
IG: @drjohnsonlee

Hello pengfex,
There should be no functional deficit after the rib harvest site fully heals. The bony rib itself is not taken - only the cartilaginous portion, which extends a few centimeters lateral your sternum. Immediately after surgery, you will experience some degree of discomfort at the cartilage harvest site. This is often more severe than the discomfort of your nose. Your surgeon will caution you to avoid strenuous activity, certainly including heavy weightlifting, in the weeks following surgery. This will serve to allow both your rib and nose to heal properly - vigorous motion can disrupt early healing and extreme fluctuations in blood pressure can cause bleeding. 

The simple answer is NO but go on some complimentary consultations with experts and become fully informed about the desired procedureDr Corbin

The long term effects of the procedure are unlikely to lead to any long term complications.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

First of all I'll say that i rarely need rib cartilage, preferring to harvest septal or ear cartilage. When using rib cartilage there will be a visible scar on the chest, the procedure is  more painful, and there is the risk of injury to the lung cavity although this is very rare. After rhinoplasty healing there is no difference in the limitation of physical activity regardless of where the cartilage has been harvested.