Hi i had my rhinoplasty done for 15days my surgeon use goretex at my bridge ear cartilage with my tip.i am not aware that the first option and much safer if full cartilage graft.i am worrying now for the future infections or rejection
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February 19, 2015
Answer: Choice of graft material during Asian rhinoplasty
It is typical for the tip to appear round and big at this early stage. Allow time for the swelling to diminish in the nasal tip (which can take up to 12 months) to fully assess the result. It can be hard to be patient but trust your surgeon to guide you through the recovery.
In terms of amount of tissue ingrowth, Medpor > Gore-Tex > Silastic. All of these synthetic implants have a higher rate of complications than using tissue from your own body. Only autologous grafts provide a permanent result.