I'm considering revision rhinoplasty and I need grafts for my slightly upturned tip and bridge. Recently, I went to consultations for revision. I was very suprised when surgeon said that patient's own cartilage is not good source in revision rhinoplasty. He said that our own tissue (cartilage) is too soft and will warp with time. The only solution to achieve long term result is to take tissue from another person. I am very sceptical about it and I would like to hear your opinion. Thanks
September 21, 2011
Answer: Cartilage from Another Person???
That is certainly not correct IMHO. Although it is true that cartilage from your own body can resorb and even warp occasionally with time, most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons would tell you that using this material is by far the best material for reconstructing the nose. If there is septal cartilage, that is usually used first. If there is no septal cartilage left from previous surgery, then most surgeons would choose ear cartilage or possibly rib cartilage depending on what it will be used for. In either case, material harvested from your own body is usually considered best.
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September 21, 2011
Answer: Cartilage from Another Person???
That is certainly not correct IMHO. Although it is true that cartilage from your own body can resorb and even warp occasionally with time, most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons would tell you that using this material is by far the best material for reconstructing the nose. If there is septal cartilage, that is usually used first. If there is no septal cartilage left from previous surgery, then most surgeons would choose ear cartilage or possibly rib cartilage depending on what it will be used for. In either case, material harvested from your own body is usually considered best.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Cartilage in revision rhinoplasty Not all cartilage is the same, and it depends how the cartilage will be used. For structural support septal cartilage would be excellent, for contouring of filling a defect ear cartilage would be an acceptable choice. If not enough cartilage is available from your own body, because it was already removed during a previous surgery, or not enough is availabl, then your choices would be to use rib cartilage. some surgeons prefer to use the patient's own rib cartilage, while others prefer to use it from a donor (usually cadaver)
So the answer really depends what the cartilage will be used for, and how much is needed.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Cartilage in revision rhinoplasty Not all cartilage is the same, and it depends how the cartilage will be used. For structural support septal cartilage would be excellent, for contouring of filling a defect ear cartilage would be an acceptable choice. If not enough cartilage is available from your own body, because it was already removed during a previous surgery, or not enough is availabl, then your choices would be to use rib cartilage. some surgeons prefer to use the patient's own rib cartilage, while others prefer to use it from a donor (usually cadaver)
So the answer really depends what the cartilage will be used for, and how much is needed.
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