Curious when cartilage is needed for a primary caucasian rhinoplasty? Rib cartilage is most commonly used from what i’ve read so far. But I mostly want deprojection and a smaller nose, also slope and smaller top. I feel like a doc would have to remove cartilage if anything, not add cartilage.
June 5, 2024
Answer: Use of cartilage in rhinoplasty... It does sound like your nose does not need to be augmented. Sometimes, the tip needs additional support, especially if you are making it smaller. So the septal cartilage is mostly used for that. It's rare that rib cartilage would be needed in primarily rhinoplasty unless the nose is very flat and skin is very thick. Otherwise, rib is usually used in revision cases. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.
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June 5, 2024
Answer: Use of cartilage in rhinoplasty... It does sound like your nose does not need to be augmented. Sometimes, the tip needs additional support, especially if you are making it smaller. So the septal cartilage is mostly used for that. It's rare that rib cartilage would be needed in primarily rhinoplasty unless the nose is very flat and skin is very thick. Otherwise, rib is usually used in revision cases. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.
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June 1, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty A Rhinoplasty is sculpting of the underlying delicate cartilage and bone irregularities. Only if there is a depression of significant defect is additional cartilage required. This is usually obtained from the nose septum
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June 1, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty A Rhinoplasty is sculpting of the underlying delicate cartilage and bone irregularities. Only if there is a depression of significant defect is additional cartilage required. This is usually obtained from the nose septum
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