Could I ask the surgeon to reduce/resize rib graft & put it back on my nose?

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Hi I had nose surgery with a rib graft to create a bridge of my nose. I think the graft will make my nose bigger, so I would like to know if I could a ask the surgeon to reduce (or resize) the rib graft and put it back on my nose . Many thanks

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. If you want to get a revision rhinoplasty, it is not possible to use the same rib that is in your nose. We need to remove it and get a new rib cartilage to give the shape you are looking for. But for better evaluation it would be better to see some photos.
Thank you have a nice day!Prof. Dr. Selcuk Inanli

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello.

It is possible to resize it and put it back. It would be a revision rhinoplasty.

Best of luck !

Randal Haworth

Could I ask the surgeon to reduce/resize rib graft & put it back on my nose?

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