
The nose, which determines facial three-dimensionality,
can create a more ideal line through the use of an implant,
so many people undergo rhinoplasty with an implant inserted.
There are artificial materials such as silicone, Gore-Tex, and mesh,
and there are also materials such as autologous rib cartilage,
ear cartilage, and autologous dermis.
When using your own tissue, there is concern that scars
may remain on the body,
so many people commonly use artificial implants.
These artificial implants are convenient, but
because the body recognizes them as foreign substances,
they can also trigger an inflammatory response.
In that case, it is necessary to correct it through surgery at a place
that excels at nasal implant removal at the proper time.

If you feel a foreign-body sensation due to the implant,
or if inflammation occurs such as redness and swelling of the nose,
or if the implant is too large and becomes visible from the outside,
or if the implant moves, surgery like this can be considered
in many cases.
In addition, in severe cases, changes in the capsule and scar tissue
caused by the implant can lead to a contracted nose,
and in some cases it can even protrude through the skin,
so some people seek removal surgery at a place
that excels at nasal implant removal because they feel anxious
that the artificial implant may eventually cause problems.

When removing an implant, the incision should be minimized
in a less noticeable area so that scars do not remain,
and if nasal implant removal is carried out too aggressively,
there is a high risk of damaging the normal surrounding tissue as well,
so delicate analysis and design are essential.
At a place that excels at nasal implant removal,
a plastic surgery specialist performs a precise diagnosis,
considering the characteristics of the implant and assessing
the current condition inside the nose before carrying out
customized implant removal.

If there is no inflammation caused by the implant and the surgery
is being done to correct the shape through revision surgery,
surgery can be performed immediately.
However, if the inflammation is severe,
or if the nose has already become hard and red after nasal surgery
and contracture is suspected, surgery should be performed
at least six months after the previous operation
to prevent further inflammation and side effects.
In addition, it is good to decide on the timing of implant removal
and revision surgery through consultation with medical staff
who have extensive experience at a place that excels at nasal implant removal.

In particular, if you are considering nasal revision surgery
after contracture complications have occurred,
after nasal implant removal, you may go through a process
of reconstructing the shape using various materials.
At that time, if the inflammation is not severe and the internal tissue
is judged to be stable, a new artificial implant can be used again.
However, if there is concern about nasal contracture and worry
about tissue damage, the shape can be reconstructed using
autologous materials such as autologous dermis, autologous rib cartilage,
and ear cartilage.
Here too, at a place that excels at nasal implant removal,
it is best to carefully check and decide what material is suitable
for you and which material should be selected to get closer
to the desired line.
If you are wondering when it is best to have nasal revision surgery,
and what precautions to take,
please be sure to check the video.

Director Baek In-soo of Garnet Plastic Surgery
is a board-certified plastic surgeon who served for a long time
as the chief director at a large plastic surgery clinic,
and has extensive know-how based on many patient surgery cases.
Revision surgery can already come after one failure,
and we understand that patients may feel great stress and anxiety,
so through detailed consultations and careful treatment,
we always put our hearts into our patients so that this can be
their final revision surgery,
and so that they can smile brightly again after surgery.

If you are struggling with nasal revision surgery
or implant removal, please visit us and make a decision
through a consultation.
Our clinic is located a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station,
so please refer to the weekday and Saturday consultation hours
before visiting!


