Hello, I am planning on getting my first ever rhinoplasty. It will be an open approach and will include dorsal augmentation and additional tip cartilage. Am I at risk for necrosis? Do cartilage grafts increase the risk? Or is it just injections and fat? Also, do splints cause pressure necrosis? Thanks
February 18, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Unless you are a smoker or have diabetes the risks are negligible in capable hands. Skin necrosis is a rare complication but can be treated with a combination of PRP and fat graft. Surgeons should avoid the application of tight metal external splints on large dorsal nasal grafts as it can lead in some rare cases to necrosis.
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February 18, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Unless you are a smoker or have diabetes the risks are negligible in capable hands. Skin necrosis is a rare complication but can be treated with a combination of PRP and fat graft. Surgeons should avoid the application of tight metal external splints on large dorsal nasal grafts as it can lead in some rare cases to necrosis.
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February 16, 2023
Answer: Dead skin, or necrosis, is not associated with primary rhinoplasty... That said, the results of your procedure are largely dependent upon your surgeon's expertise. Cartilage grafts do not lead to necrosis, and neither does a well suited dorsal nasal implant. Dorsal implants may become infected, or shift and appear crooked. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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February 16, 2023
Answer: Dead skin, or necrosis, is not associated with primary rhinoplasty... That said, the results of your procedure are largely dependent upon your surgeon's expertise. Cartilage grafts do not lead to necrosis, and neither does a well suited dorsal nasal implant. Dorsal implants may become infected, or shift and appear crooked. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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