How long does a Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage usually take?

Harvesting a rib from the chest wall takes about 60 minutes typically. The time consuming factor is what then needs to be done with the rib. We typically only use rib grafts in revision rhinoplasty cases or where there has been significant trauma to the nose. Typically opening the nose and preparing it for the rib graft takes many hours. It then takes time to carve the rib into the appropriate grafts and then to carefully stitch those into the correct positions. When you add all that up, the rib graft case takes from 3-8hrs, although I think about 5.5hrs would be an average amount of time.

Both answers
can be correct. It depends on the
surgeon and how extensive the surgery they plan to do is. In general open
rhinoplasty takes longer than closed rhinoplasty. A standard primary rhinoplasty should take
2-3 hours. Use of rib cartilage could imply that more complex structural work
is needed, hence a longer operative time. Also revision rhinoplasty can take significantly longer than primary
rhinoplasty. It depends a lot on the
individual nose and the extent of the changes being made.

4 hours is a long time but probably reasonable to do a complex rhinoplasty with a rib graft. Make sure you feel comfortable with your doctor and that you appreciate their results. 

I can't conceive of someone taking seven hours to perform what you describe.  If the surgeon is experienced with this type of surgery it should take three hours max.

The duration of ANY rhinoplasty (whether it be with or without cartilage grafts) is dependant on what is been done. When using cartilage from another site (ear, rib), one has to take into consideration the extra time in harvesting the cartilage. In rib, you have to take into account the rib harvest time, which can take 30-60 minutes, depending on the experience of the surgeon. The rest of the procedure (aside from the cartilage harvest) will depend on what needs to be done. How many grafts? Where the grafts are placed? How are they placed? The duration of procedure will also influenced by whether it is a primary or revision rhinoplasty. The need to provide strong cartilage support, potential soft tissue reconstruction, and the extra time in dissecting through a previously scarred environment in revision cases will obviously take a lot longer.Hope this information helps. All the very best.   

How long does it take to do a rhinoplasty using rib cartilage? It normally takes 3 to 3 1/2 hours. You might ask a more important question which is why is there a need for rib cartilage. Having done rhinoplasty extensively for 35 years I almost never need rib cartilage. There is sufficient cartilage in the septum and both ears. You may want to have a second opinion with a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.     

The time taken for a given surgery depends on several factors buy it is the quality of work that matters. Rib graft should be used in rare cases. Other options can be used which have less risks. Recommend, having several consultations with experienced rhinoplasty surgeons. Best

The length of surgery depends on what is going to be done in your surgery.  For example, a reconstructive rhinoplasty with rib cartilage will generally take longer than rib cartilage harvest that will be used to augment your nasal bridge.  In the case of Asian Rhinoplasty using rib cartilage, it usually takes me about 3.5 hours, give or take, depending on what the patient wants to have done.  Please consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you with achieving the results you seek. 3-dimensional computer imaging can help you visualize what you may look like afterwards and serve as an important communication tool with your surgeon.

We perform rib graft rhinoplasties in 3 to 4 hours; we do utilize two surgeons to complete this surgery for our revision rhinoplasty cases as seen below.

  Hi, I have performed many Rhinoplasty Surgeries over the past 30 years.  Local anesthetic that is injected into the nose to control bleeding, during Rhinoplasty, only lasts 2 hours.  Any Rhinoplasty lasting longer than that will encounter significant bleeding leading to increased bruising, swelling and discofort post-op.  I perform Closed Rhinopl;asty in about 1 hour and Open Rhinoplasty in 2 hours, even when using cartilage grafts.  Rib grafts have a tendency to dissolve unevenly over 5 - 10 years and aren't a good graft choice for Rhinoplasty in my humble opinion.  You can do a quick google search of "rib graft absorption with Rhinoplasty" to read more.Hope this helps.