1.Rib cartilage is used in cases where inflammation occurs after several surgeries, or when the nose becomes shorter due to contracture, or when the nasal tip collapses.
2.It is safe to use because an ample amount of cartilage can be harvested, and the probability of inflammation is low.
3.It has a low absorption rate, excellent support, and can create a high, projected nasal tip.
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Candidates
1.If there is resistance to the use of implants or concerns about their side effects.
2.If there is a desire to undergo rhinoplasty using autologous tissue.
3.In cases where there is contraction following rhinoplasty.
4.For cases of upturned nose.
5.When there is insufficient nasal septal cartilage for nasal tip surgery.
The key points of rib cartilage rhinoplasty are:
The rib is composed of bone and cartilage, and rib cartilage refers to the cartilaginous portion within the rib.
A 3cm incision is made along the lower chest skin, and cartilage from the 6th or 7th rib is harvested to match the size of the nose. There is no concern about changes in the pattern of the harvest site, and the scar at the incision site will also become lighter after 6-12 months.
Rib cartilage is abundant compared to other cartilages, allowing for sufficient harvesting to adjust the desired height and length. In cases where reoperation is necessary or when ear cartilage or nasal septum cartilage has already been used and cannot be used again, rib cartilage is used.
Due to its absence of foreign body sensation and inflammation reaction, rib cartilage is highly versatile and can be used for reconstruction. It allows for sufficient harvesting and is useful for adjusting the length and height of the nose. Since nasal surgery using rib cartilage requires intricate expertise even among nasal surgeries, it is recommended to undergo surgery by an experienced specialist.