I had my rhinoplasty 6 mos ago. My Dr. harvested cartilage from Both ears to build up nose bridge. Im on my 7th month and everything is settled already but i'm kind of unsatisfied with my bridge height i want it to be a bit higher and worried that this might even go back to the original height as time goes on. What are my options? Do goretex lasts? How many years?
Answer: Rhinoplasty using ear cartilage Hello,You have many good questions. However without pictures it is hard to provide you accurate answers. I would not recommend using vortex in your situation. There are many options for you. Look at case # 2844 in the link provided to see how cartilage grafts can help and last. Best,Dr. K
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Answer: Rhinoplasty using ear cartilage Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, so it's important to wait at least one year before making any decision about adding height to the bridge. It's also important not to try to stuff too much grafting material in the bridge of the nose, since the skin can breakdown if there's too much tension placed on it. We do not recommend Gore-Tex in the bridge line of the nose.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty using ear cartilage Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, so it's important to wait at least one year before making any decision about adding height to the bridge. It's also important not to try to stuff too much grafting material in the bridge of the nose, since the skin can breakdown if there's too much tension placed on it. We do not recommend Gore-Tex in the bridge line of the nose.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty results after bridge grafts? Rhinoplasty results after bridge grafts? Wait another 6 months and then see a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon. I do not like foreign materials in the nose--there are better options.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty results after bridge grafts? Rhinoplasty results after bridge grafts? Wait another 6 months and then see a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon. I do not like foreign materials in the nose--there are better options.
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April 16, 2017
Answer: Bridge height AS edema subsides further (up to a year or a little longer sometimes), the relationship of the height to the width will change and you may be more satisfied. You can see none of my colleagues recommend any foreign material in your nose. I agree with this principle. Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons who do secondary work make a good living removing silicone, Gortex, Supramid, Porex, etc. Can you believe ivory was once used for this purpose???
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April 16, 2017
Answer: Bridge height AS edema subsides further (up to a year or a little longer sometimes), the relationship of the height to the width will change and you may be more satisfied. You can see none of my colleagues recommend any foreign material in your nose. I agree with this principle. Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons who do secondary work make a good living removing silicone, Gortex, Supramid, Porex, etc. Can you believe ivory was once used for this purpose???
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April 12, 2017
Answer: Against alloplastic in nose Do NEVER accept any kind of alloplastic material in noses (goretex, silicone, fillers, mattrices, etc), they end with major disasters sooner or later. If you ar unhappy with the cartilage raise of your dorsum I give you 2 choices: -if you need a slight raise and some camouflage then the superficial temporalis fascia with its precious millefeuille collagen multilayer is the best option, adds smoothening effect and volume -if you need a substantial height increase then a revision is bound, to fully re-open, extract the graft, add a second layer (rib? septum? if no ear is available) and re-fix in place (probably adding temporal fascial to hide it) Do not either accept a mini-revision or touch up, has to be full dorsal revision or nothing.
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April 12, 2017
Answer: Against alloplastic in nose Do NEVER accept any kind of alloplastic material in noses (goretex, silicone, fillers, mattrices, etc), they end with major disasters sooner or later. If you ar unhappy with the cartilage raise of your dorsum I give you 2 choices: -if you need a slight raise and some camouflage then the superficial temporalis fascia with its precious millefeuille collagen multilayer is the best option, adds smoothening effect and volume -if you need a substantial height increase then a revision is bound, to fully re-open, extract the graft, add a second layer (rib? septum? if no ear is available) and re-fix in place (probably adding temporal fascial to hide it) Do not either accept a mini-revision or touch up, has to be full dorsal revision or nothing.
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