What are dermis grafts and how long do they last?

We prefer using Silikon-1000, an off-label filler for permanent results, when dealing with certain nasal indentations. Procedures are performed in the office, with topical anesthetic, and no downtime.Wishing you well.Dr. Joseph

I guess you talk about your own dermal graft, harvested from any previous scar or hidden and concealed areas of your anatomy. Dermis graft are ideal, for example, in lip augmentation, but not so much in rhinoplasty, it is much advisable to opt for cartilage grafts or temporalis fascia graft, which are the standard in revision surgeries requiring smoothening of the dorsum. Seek a second opinion from a revision rhinoplasty expert surgeon.I advise against alogenous (not yours) dermal grafts in rhinoplasty.

Dermis grafts are typically cadaveric skin in which the outer layer has been removed in processing and is available in different sizes and thicknesses. The original dermis graft was Alloderm but many such products exists today. When placed they theoretically allow your own tissue to grow into them and replace them over time. While your own dermis grafts can be harvested and used, the thin layers that are needed in the nose is more conveniently done by an off-the-shelf graft product.