Candidates
1. If there is a strong rejection reaction to the implant.
2. If the skin on the nose is very thin.
3. In cases where it’s sufficient to just raise the tip of the nose, such as with a hooked nose or an arrow-shaped nose.
4. If inflammation occurred in the nose in the past.
5. If side effects occurred due to implants in the past.
Non-implant rhinoplasty involves combining one’s own (or donated) cartilage and dermis, without using artificial implants such as silicone, Gore-Tex, or Medpor. This approach minimizes side effects and creates a more natural nasal shape.
Major Implant Materials
Silicone
Gore-Tex
Major Materials for Non-Implant Rhinoplasty
Cartilage from the chest
Cartilage from the ear
Nasal septal cartilage
Autologous dermis
Advantages of Non-Implant Rhinoplasty
Non-Implant Rhinoplasty Surgery
The nasal bridge is raised using dermis or cartilage from the chest.
On the other hand, when shaping the nasal tip, which is primarily made up of softer tissues, different kinds of cartilage are considered. These include septal cartilage, cartilage from the ear, or even cartilage from the ribcage. The choice among these materials depends largely on the individual needs and the specific conditions of the patient’s nose. The overarching goal of employing these various types of cartilage is to sculpt a nose that not only looks natural but also harmonizes beautifully with the patient’s facial features.
Surgical Procedure
WHY KOKO?
Non-implant rhinoplasty
with Dr. Cho
Core of Rhinoplasty at KOKO Plastic Surgery
Dr. Cho Bae-Jung, the head of KOKO Plastic Surgery in Korea, specializes in rhinoplasty without the use of implants, known as “Non-Implant Rhinoplasty.”
With over 22 years of extensive experience and expertise, he creates naturally beautiful noses through this approach.
