Nasal silicone implant shape

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I have been curious about how Asian rhinoplasty works and I found out that some people have an L-shaped silicon implant inserted into the nose, but it seems that there is something else about the shape of this implant where the patient can feel the implant in the left nostril, much like a nose booger that can't be removed. Is this normal? What is this type of implant called?

Joon Y. Choi, MD · Answer

Hi. The palpable implant part in the left nostril sounds like implant malposition. L shapes implants had been widely popular in the 80's and 90's and are still being used but not as often as before. There are different shapes and lengths of nasal implants available, and many surgeons use cartilage rather than silicone ones. Whether silicone implants vs autologous cartilage grafts, should be discussed with the surgeon who should be able to explain the pros and cons of each option. The recovery time, cost and duration of surgery, and final results all vary depending on the types of techniques or implants used. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs Asian rhinoplasty cases on a regular basis.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Tissue from your own body (autologous grafts) will give you a safer, more permanent result than synthetic implants. Especially for dorsal augmentation (building up the bridge), using cartilage that is finely diced and wrapped in fascia taken from your scalp can be made into a custom size and shape for your particular nose (DCF). L-shaped implants and other synthetic implants have high risk for extrusion and infection compared to using your own tissue. Results are certainly surgeon dependent, so it's important to do your research in finding an Asian rhinoplasty specialist. @asianrhinoplasty

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

When it comes to raising a broad flat nasal bridge, silicone and gore-Tex implants are commonly used to achieve this. When the implants are just used to raise a bridge, they are typically 3 to 6 mm thick and flat. L-shaped implants have an extension that goes from the tip down to the base of the columella. They look like the letter L. These implants are notorious for extruding through the skin or into the nose and have the most problems. If someone needs significant tip projection, it may be better to utilize cartilage to achieve this rather than a foreign body implant. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Michael S. Kluska, DO · Answer

Nasal silicone implants, are often fraught with complications, including extrusion due to the mobility of the nose. Alternative options to silicone nasal implants include autologous, rib Graft, or cartilaginous graft from the ears.

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