What do you think of free diced cartilage, with NO FASCIA to augment an overresected bridge? (photo)

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Does it provide good definition to the bridge ? Is it stable long-term ? Can we wear glasses with this ?

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

Augmentation can be with diced cartilage alone. Many surgeons use fascia to have better contour and definition. Some use biologic adhesive which works well. Diced cartilage alone can have irregularities if the skin is thin but that depends on the surgical technique. Talk to your surgeon about the details and why they use what they use. Best wishes

David Alessi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Diced cartilage needs something to hold it together.  Fascia is a tried and true way of doing this.  Tissue glue has been used recently and has good success rates 2 years out.  Our experience shows it is a good way to augment the dorsum but can be a bit more expensive because of the biologics.  Seek out a consultation with a board-certified rhinoplasty expert.  Best wishes.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Diced cartilage can be freely placed in the nasal bridge but I prefer wrapping it in fascia so I have much more control over the contour of my graft.

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