Though it is not coming from my own body, is having a donated rib cartilage still a better option than silicones and other manmade implants for an Asian rhino? What are the major drawbacks of receiving donated rib cartilage for bridge augmentation?
June 22, 2019
Answer: Autologous grafts Using autologous grafts (tissue and cartilage from your own body) will provide the safest and most permanent results.Consult with 2-3 of these surgeons in person and determine your comfort level with their approach, demeanor, and before and after results. Good luck.
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June 22, 2019
Answer: Autologous grafts Using autologous grafts (tissue and cartilage from your own body) will provide the safest and most permanent results.Consult with 2-3 of these surgeons in person and determine your comfort level with their approach, demeanor, and before and after results. Good luck.
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Donated rib vs autogenous rib If you compare these two, I prefer autogenous one. Donated rib is just a framework and the chondrocytes are all dead. Resorption is not predictable at all, varying from little resorption to severe resorption. Because you don't know the original cartilage quality where it came from, you cannot predict the resorption. It also needs thicker slice compared to the autogenous one when you want it for support or splinting purposes, and this makes the tip or columella thicker when you use to modify the tip. It may be better than silicone but definitely autogenous one is better if you want to avoid alloplast. Thanks.
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Donated rib vs autogenous rib If you compare these two, I prefer autogenous one. Donated rib is just a framework and the chondrocytes are all dead. Resorption is not predictable at all, varying from little resorption to severe resorption. Because you don't know the original cartilage quality where it came from, you cannot predict the resorption. It also needs thicker slice compared to the autogenous one when you want it for support or splinting purposes, and this makes the tip or columella thicker when you use to modify the tip. It may be better than silicone but definitely autogenous one is better if you want to avoid alloplast. Thanks.
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