I want a natural Asian rhinoplasty but is not sure to use ear cartilage or rib. Of course I would discuss with the doctor but right now if someone could please tell me the pros and cons of both would be greatly appreciated. And if either of them could last a lifetime. Attached below are my pictures and the last one is the nose that I wish to achieve after rhinoplasty. Any suggestion on how to achieve it would be great as well. Thank you very much.
June 24, 2019
Answer: Depends on your expectation So the decision all comes down to how much material is needed. From the pictures you have shown and the desired photo at the end, only using ear cartilage will unlikely have enough material for that look. If you add a dorsum implant plus ear cartilage with septal cartilage then it might be enough. Otherwise rib will always provide enough material to achieve the look you want.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Depends on your expectation So the decision all comes down to how much material is needed. From the pictures you have shown and the desired photo at the end, only using ear cartilage will unlikely have enough material for that look. If you add a dorsum implant plus ear cartilage with septal cartilage then it might be enough. Otherwise rib will always provide enough material to achieve the look you want.
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June 22, 2019
Answer: Ear Cartilage vs Rib Cartilage Ear cartilage is sufficient for mild to moderate augmentation and change, however for more significant amounts of augmentation and change additional cartilage (and often stronger cartilage) is necessary in the form of rib cartilage. Rib cartilage harvest, when performed by a specialist, can be performed through a minimal incision (< 1 cm) and will leave a small, well-hidden scar and does not prolong the recovery from your rhinoplasty surgery at all.
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June 22, 2019
Answer: Ear Cartilage vs Rib Cartilage Ear cartilage is sufficient for mild to moderate augmentation and change, however for more significant amounts of augmentation and change additional cartilage (and often stronger cartilage) is necessary in the form of rib cartilage. Rib cartilage harvest, when performed by a specialist, can be performed through a minimal incision (< 1 cm) and will leave a small, well-hidden scar and does not prolong the recovery from your rhinoplasty surgery at all.
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