Nasal rib cartilage removal. Do I need a revision? (Photo)

It is possible to remove just the graft without a full revision. However, a lot of times the rib has fused with the nasal bones and soft tissue and it might be difficult to remove. It is best not to do any other implants etc at the same time. Let the nose heal for at least 3 months and then evaluate.
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Dr. J

Hi tyty42

The en bloc rib cartilage that was used to augment the bridge of your nose can certainly be removed, but that may also affect the balance of your nose when the height that it provides to the bridge of your nose is taken away. An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon would be able to advise you of the option of simply removing the dorsal onlay (en bloc rib) vs. removing the dorsal onlay and replacing it with a graft that is straighter and more symmetric (diced cartilage fascia being one possibility).

It is possible to remove the rib graft, but it may cause some other changes in so doing, such as loss of tip support. You should speak to several revision rhinoplasty surgeons to get their thoughts and decide if you would allow them to go forward with other procedures if necessary.