I am looking to have a rhinoplasty done and I am trying to find a surgeon who is comfortable grafting rib cartilage to use to provide a bridge opposed to using a synthetic implant.
January 25, 2018
Answer: African American Rhinoplasty Hi, Rib cartilage is relatively easy to harvest and use as a bridge implant. However it has some limitations as far as volume , shape and size. If not carved right the first time, it wont look good and can warp. However, if you are apposed to foreign material then rib can be used and its not a difficult to harvest. Ethnic and African American Rhinoplasty are by far the most challenging cosmetic operations in cosmetic surgery. This because the anatomy and skin thickness requires special techniques to achieve desired results. Do your research online and try to choose a surgeon that can deliver results that you seek. They should have numerous before and after photos with results you like and seek. Choosing the right surgeon who has experience is imperative; you want to avoid any revision in the future. You can send me your photos for computer imaging.Best, Dr.S.
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January 25, 2018
Answer: African American Rhinoplasty Hi, Rib cartilage is relatively easy to harvest and use as a bridge implant. However it has some limitations as far as volume , shape and size. If not carved right the first time, it wont look good and can warp. However, if you are apposed to foreign material then rib can be used and its not a difficult to harvest. Ethnic and African American Rhinoplasty are by far the most challenging cosmetic operations in cosmetic surgery. This because the anatomy and skin thickness requires special techniques to achieve desired results. Do your research online and try to choose a surgeon that can deliver results that you seek. They should have numerous before and after photos with results you like and seek. Choosing the right surgeon who has experience is imperative; you want to avoid any revision in the future. You can send me your photos for computer imaging.Best, Dr.S.
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