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Although it works well in African-American and Asian patients, nose augmentation with silicone implant is not the only solution. It is simpler than other options but it is more prone to complications like displacement, infection or even extrusion. Diced rib cartilage graft is another, safer option with minimal secondary deformity (small scar hidden in the breast crease).You should seek a consultation with an experienced board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon with good reputation in nose surgery and discuss your options. Good luck.
Thanks for the picture and your question.I personally do not do implants because in long term they may create problems for you. Possible risks include shifting, deviation, formation of too much scar around the implant, and infection and extrusion.I have successfully done many similar surgeries using your own tissues such as cartilage and fascia which reduces or eliminates the above issues.Best Wishes,Dr. Sajjadian
Some surgeons are in favor of silicone implants some are not. Many surgeons are concerned about dislocation and potentially exposure. These are true concerns. Rib graft for augmentation is a reasonable alternative.
The chances of the nose truly collapsing after a rhinoplasty are miniscule and unlikely. The real problem can be over reduction of the skeletal components of the nose and the skin failing to shrink to the new structural complements. Your goal should not be the reduction in the size of your nose but the reshaping of your nose to improve the height of the dorsum and the contour of the nasal tip. If you try to change the appearance of your nose through reducing the overall size it will look unnatural, surgical and you will not be happy with the result. I would not use artificial implants because at some point in time they will extrude. To improve your nose it will be necessary to use cartilage from your rib. I wish you the best of luck and encourage you to choose a surgeon experienced in augmentation rhinoplasty.
Thank you for posting your questions and pictures. Silicone implant rejection is not typically a problem, but risk for infection is pretty high since the implant is a foreign subject. I recommend meeting with an experienced physician in-person to discuss the pros and cons for silicone implant as well as rib graft (using one's own cartilage) before deciding on having the procedure. Best of luck.
Rhinoplasty is a surgery to change the shape of the nose for breathing or appearance.Silicone implants are used to stretch the skin or raise the contours of the nose. As it is not your natural tissue there is a lifetime risk of infection or extrusion. Once exposed to an infection, the implant cannot completely get rid of the bacteria even with the strongest antibiotics. Extrusion is when the skin around the implant gets thin and the implant breaks through. This may be related to infection or healing issues. Some surgeons have successful results with implants. I personally do not use them. I prefer to use your own cartilage (rib graft), once integrated it has none of these issues. Safety comes first.
I strongly recommend that you have tear trough fillers just before the rhinoplasty surgery during the same operation. There is no reason to stage these 2 procedures.
Thank you very much for enquire. It's too early to make value judgments with only 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend ...
Spreader grafts can accomplish widening the mid-third of the nose by placement of these cartilage grafts underneath the concave upper lateral cartilages. For more information of many examples, please see the link and the video below