How to septal extension grafts made of rib feel? Do they make the tip noticably harder? Will a significant other be able to notice it? Is the nose and tip atleast somewhat flexible? Is it noticably stiffer than a normal nose?
June 17, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Septal extension grafts can be a effective way to lengthen the nose. There are several options for this. Thin rib can be designed to have a more natural look and feel. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 17, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Septal extension grafts can be a effective way to lengthen the nose. There are several options for this. Thin rib can be designed to have a more natural look and feel. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 18, 2018
Answer: Rib graft Dear Kuva Thank you for your question. Rib grafts are very useful as they provide a good bank of cartilage for reconstruction. However, as you mention, they can create a very stiff nasal tip. While other grafts such as a septal graft tend to soften with time, the effect is less so with a rib graft. As regards a significant other, it is not usually visibly noticeable when having a rib graft but patients report that when noses contact such as when kissing, it is more noticeable. Best Wishes.
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June 18, 2018
Answer: Rib graft Dear Kuva Thank you for your question. Rib grafts are very useful as they provide a good bank of cartilage for reconstruction. However, as you mention, they can create a very stiff nasal tip. While other grafts such as a septal graft tend to soften with time, the effect is less so with a rib graft. As regards a significant other, it is not usually visibly noticeable when having a rib graft but patients report that when noses contact such as when kissing, it is more noticeable. Best Wishes.
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