Is a rib cartilage rhinoplasty hard to revise or remove after 1 year?

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Rib cartilage ultrasonic rhinoplasty to be exact.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, thank you for the question. Ethnic revision rhinoplasty can be more difficult then primary rhinoplasty. Yes, it is possible to remove cartilage if it is needed after a rhinoplasty procedureGraft material can be needed, generally revision cases, to improve the nose  due to previous alterations, it might be challenging to rebuild it after removed it. You need to seek a professional, exprienced Surgeon.  Best Regard,

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, it is possible to remove cartilage if this is needed after a rhinoplasty.  Any time a revision rhinoplasty is performed, the surgery will be more involved because of the previous healing/scarring after the first surgery.  I would suggest you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty for a full evaluation.  I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

The degree of difficulty in revision rhinoplasty will depend upon the condition of the nose.  Revising a rib graft is not particularly difficult if the issues that you are having are warping of the graft or too large a bridge.  Tip work can be very challenging in revision rhinoplasty.  Forget the ultrasonic coined term.  It is nothing more than marketing.

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

The rib cartilage is not difficult to remove. However, it may be difficult to rebuild the cartilage after it has been removed.

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Revision surgery is always more difficult than primary rhinoplasty. See an experienced plastic surgeon that specializes in only faces and averages about 100 rhinoplasties every year. See the video and good luck!

Mark Ginsburg, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Revision rhinoplasty is more challenging than primary rhinoplasty in general, the removal of cartilage itself is no particularly difficult, although repairing the issue you are having may be.  See someone who is experienced with revision rhinoplasty.  Best of luck!

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Hi,Thanks for your question. Revising rib cartilage is possible but it depends on what you want to change. Pictures would help to evaluate what kind of results you are looking for.Best,Dr.S.

Is a rib cartilage rhinoplasty hard to revise or remove after 1 year?

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