Rib cartilage for a second revision rhinoplasty?

Question

How is rib cartilage used during a revision? Is to used to elongate an overly resected upturned nose or to straighten a crooked nose?

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Realself user,A good surgeon will always try to use your own cartilage from your nose first but incase this is not enough he will either get the cartilage from the ear or in some cases from the rib. Every surgeon has his own techniques. I try to get the cartilage with minimal cuts.Best of luck,
TAS Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

Rib cartilage can be used for revision rhinoplasty to do a myriad of various changes, depending on the needsThere is some donor site morbidity risk with harvesting rib cartilage, so know your optionsRib cartilage is prone to warping, which means that its shape may change slightly over time

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

rib provides  cartilage.   It can be used however  we need.  We can recreate missing areas,  restore support,  reshape, etc.The key is to find a surgeon with skills to use the materials.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

The nose gets its shape and support from the underlying bone and cartilage. The final shape is influenced by skin thickness and texture and presence scar tissue in cases of injury and previous surgery. During a rhinoplasty the bone and cartilage is either shaped, removed or augmented (often some combination of all). In doing a revision rhinoplasty it is usually necessary to replace what has been removed or rebuild areas of poor support or create a shape to show through the skin. Rib can be used for support, lengthening and or augmentation. It is sturdy and abundant.

Bradford A. Bader, MD · Answer

Rib cartilage is an excellent source of grafting material for revision rhinoplasty. It can be used to replace and/or strengthen structures in the nose or to add volume where necessary. Always seek consultation with a revision rhinoplasty expert.

Rib cartilage for a second revision rhinoplasty?

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