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?
Answer: Rib graft There are risk associated with the harvesting of the ribs grafts, which include bleeding, infection, pain and pneumothorax. These risk are quite rare in the donor site but it is typically quite painful. After the grafts have been placed in the nose there is a chance of infection, absorption and warping. There are things that your surgeon can do to minimize these risk as well. There are few easy fixes in rhinoplasty so it really depends on how badly it warps but typically it requires a revision rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Rib graft There are risk associated with the harvesting of the ribs grafts, which include bleeding, infection, pain and pneumothorax. These risk are quite rare in the donor site but it is typically quite painful. After the grafts have been placed in the nose there is a chance of infection, absorption and warping. There are things that your surgeon can do to minimize these risk as well. There are few easy fixes in rhinoplasty so it really depends on how badly it warps but typically it requires a revision rhinoplasty.
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Answer: Rib cartilage with rhinoplasty Rib cartilage for rhimoplasty is typically used for rhimoplasty revision or after trauma. Taking a piece of rib requires a small incision and there is a small risk of entering the lung space. Any kind of implant can shift or resort over time but rib grafts are pretty predictable when done by an experienced surgeon.
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Answer: Rib cartilage with rhinoplasty Rib cartilage for rhimoplasty is typically used for rhimoplasty revision or after trauma. Taking a piece of rib requires a small incision and there is a small risk of entering the lung space. Any kind of implant can shift or resort over time but rib grafts are pretty predictable when done by an experienced surgeon.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss the risks that are specific to you, which we would not be aware of without understanding your health.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss the risks that are specific to you, which we would not be aware of without understanding your health.
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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 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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