Hello, I will be getting a rib cartilage rhinoplasty. What are the risks of using your own rib cartilage for rhinoplasty? I also heard that after 6 months post op, the rib cartilage that was planted on the nose can shifts. Is this correct? What are the chances for it to move? Is it an easy fix?
July 29, 2018
Answer: Rib cartilage based rhinoplasty It looks like you are undergoing major rhinoplasty? Rib cartilage grafts are used in situation where major changes in size and shape of nose is needed. In experienced hands it is good option for cartilage graft supply and without serious consequences. Depending of how cartilage grafts are used, for example as a block to increase height and length of the dorsum, this large graft may warp (curve) and in time change the shape of reconstructed nose. To avoid that, cartilage dicing into small particles or cutting into long strips, which are then placed into fascia wrap was recommended by many surgeons. This is a technique that we use in a case of a complex secondary nose reconstruction or correction of ethnic (Asian, African-American) nose. This technique doesn't seem to follow long term pattern of rib cartilage warping.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Rib cartilage based rhinoplasty It looks like you are undergoing major rhinoplasty? Rib cartilage grafts are used in situation where major changes in size and shape of nose is needed. In experienced hands it is good option for cartilage graft supply and without serious consequences. Depending of how cartilage grafts are used, for example as a block to increase height and length of the dorsum, this large graft may warp (curve) and in time change the shape of reconstructed nose. To avoid that, cartilage dicing into small particles or cutting into long strips, which are then placed into fascia wrap was recommended by many surgeons. This is a technique that we use in a case of a complex secondary nose reconstruction or correction of ethnic (Asian, African-American) nose. This technique doesn't seem to follow long term pattern of rib cartilage warping.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Rib Graft Rhinoplasty The use of a solid rib graft for rhinoplasty is associated with the risk of warping of the graft what you call 'shifting'. This problem can be overcome by using a diced cartilage technique which eliminates all risks of postoperative rib graft warping.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Rib Graft Rhinoplasty The use of a solid rib graft for rhinoplasty is associated with the risk of warping of the graft what you call 'shifting'. This problem can be overcome by using a diced cartilage technique which eliminates all risks of postoperative rib graft warping.
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