Where Does Donor Rib Cartilage Come From?

Hi,

Most surgeons who use rib cartilage for rhinoplasty surgeon harvest live rib cartilage from the patient, some prefer irradiated rib from a cadaver. 

Though, in answer to your question, the original rib donor was Adam.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

The live donor cartilage is harvested from the 9th or 10th rib and inserted directly into the same patient. Irradiated rib cartilage comes from a cadaver bank after it has been thoroughly processed so as not to transmit any diseases.  

There is cadaveric cartilage, (comes from a cadaver, or dead person).  This material is radiated to wipe out infectious agents and antibodies that might cause rejection.  

There is autologous cartilage,(from yourself).  This is harvested from the anterior side of your chest wall through an incision over your rib cage. 

Most surgeons prefer autologous as there is some concern about resorption of cadaveric bone over time.