My surgeon hacked off my bridge and radix... an obscene amount of bone and cartilage. Now I am looking at ways to rebuild my nose. Can facial SMAS be used to augment the radix and part of the dorsum?
Answer: Theoretically Yes, But Not the Best Choice Theoretically, yes. It can be used as an augmentation material for the nose. It would require incisions similar to facelifting type incisions to harvest the material. But it not what most most experienced surgeons would consider the best choice for repairing a saddle nose deformity from on over-resected nasal dorm.
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Answer: Theoretically Yes, But Not the Best Choice Theoretically, yes. It can be used as an augmentation material for the nose. It would require incisions similar to facelifting type incisions to harvest the material. But it not what most most experienced surgeons would consider the best choice for repairing a saddle nose deformity from on over-resected nasal dorm.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Dorsal augmentation It is best to use cartilage from the nasal septum, ear, or rib, when augmenting the nasal skeleton. SMAS tissue is not generally used as it can be quite uneven.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Dorsal augmentation It is best to use cartilage from the nasal septum, ear, or rib, when augmenting the nasal skeleton. SMAS tissue is not generally used as it can be quite uneven.
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April 16, 2017
Answer: SMAS in rhinoplasty While the soft tissue composing the SMAS can be used in the nose, it is too soft to provide lift or support to the bony bridge, as you ask. For these areas, cartilage tends to work better, with preferential graft sites including the nasal septum, ear, and rib cartilage, depending on needs and amount of cartilage available. Discuss your concerns and goals with your surgeon, and good luck with your treatment.
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April 16, 2017
Answer: SMAS in rhinoplasty While the soft tissue composing the SMAS can be used in the nose, it is too soft to provide lift or support to the bony bridge, as you ask. For these areas, cartilage tends to work better, with preferential graft sites including the nasal septum, ear, and rib cartilage, depending on needs and amount of cartilage available. Discuss your concerns and goals with your surgeon, and good luck with your treatment.
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April 16, 2017
Answer: Could facial SMAS be used in augmentation rhinoplasty? When performing augmentation rhinoplasty, the gold standard is to use patients own nasal cartilage to build up the bridge line. Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, therefore a full set of facial photographs, and in-person examination is usually required to make that determination. Choose your second surgeon very wisely based on extensive experience
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April 16, 2017
Answer: Could facial SMAS be used in augmentation rhinoplasty? When performing augmentation rhinoplasty, the gold standard is to use patients own nasal cartilage to build up the bridge line. Revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than a primary rhinoplasty, therefore a full set of facial photographs, and in-person examination is usually required to make that determination. Choose your second surgeon very wisely based on extensive experience
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Could Facial SMAS be used in Augmentation Rhinoplasty? Hi, I have performed many Rhinoplasty Surgeries over the past 30 years. SMAS is a thin muscle layer in the face and would not have the volume or stiffness to properly augment the nasal bridge. A silastic dorsal graft can be used to rebuild the nasal bridge.Hope this helps.
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Could Facial SMAS be used in Augmentation Rhinoplasty? Hi, I have performed many Rhinoplasty Surgeries over the past 30 years. SMAS is a thin muscle layer in the face and would not have the volume or stiffness to properly augment the nasal bridge. A silastic dorsal graft can be used to rebuild the nasal bridge.Hope this helps.
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