Overcoming the Drawbacks of Autologous Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty to Restore Confidence

Hello, this is JW Jeongwon Plastic Surgery, a Gangnam plastic surgery clinic.

The nose is located at the center of the face, so depending on its shape,

a person’s impression can change.

Now that mask mandates have been lifted, many people are trying to improve

complexes they have had about their faces. However, rhinoplasty can cause

side effects if done incorrectly, so it must be performed in a way that is

suitable for each person. Recently, non-implant nose surgery has been preferred in many cases,

and this is a procedure that improves the nose not by inserting external

materials such as silicone or Gore-Tex, but through the body’s own tissues

such as rib cartilage, septal cartilage, autologous rib cartilage, and

autologous dermis. The use of artificial implants is also based on proven materials, so its

safety is guaranteed, but compared with autologous tissue, there can be

some differences in side effects and satisfaction.

Ear cartilage is used when extending the nasal tip or correcting cartilage

deformities at the nasal tip, and septal cartilage is said to be good for

correcting the bridge or tip because it is strong. In the case of autologous

dermis, it is good to use for people with thin skin or when the soft tissue

of the nose is insufficient, and many prefer it because its shape is rarely

distorted even under strong force.

Rib cartilage is the cartilage between the ribs in the lower chest, and it

is the thickest and longest among autologous cartilages, making it suitable

for nose surgery. Its strong support and durability are advantages because it can be maintained

for a long time, and there is almost no pain even after the cartilage is

removed, so daily life can continue without difficulty.

Through autologous dermis, surgery can be performed entirely with the body’s

own tissue without implants, reducing the risk of rejection side effects and

allowing a natural shape to be expected.

Rib cartilage is often used for the first surgery, but in cases of multiple

surgeries or revision surgery, contracture can occur, so it is said that

surgery using autologous tissue is preferable.

When proceeding with cartilage, it must be done according to the shape of the

nose and the distribution of tissues, and processing the relevant tissue and

pieces is a highly difficult task, requiring systematic help from Director

Seo Man-gun of the Gangnam plastic surgery clinic, who has extensive clinical

experience.

The rib cartilage used at JW Jeongwon Plastic Surgery is mainly from the 6th,

7th, and 8th ribs, and its characteristic is that it is stronger and more

solid than ear cartilage or septal cartilage. Because it allows the nose to be built up firmly, rib cartilage is mainly

used for nasal revision surgery or reconstruction.

Autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty has a larger harvestable amount than

septal or ear cartilage, so sufficient lengthening is possible, and short or

low noses can be made into a striking and well-defined nose. It also does not cause the rejection reactions that can occur when implants

are used.

To prevent the warping phenomenon known as a drawback of rib cartilage

rhinoplasty, it may also be helpful to undergo a new technique developed by

our JW Jeongwon Plastic Surgery, the multilayer rib cartilage carving method.

Before proceeding with autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty,

consult with the doctor about any medications you are taking separately or

any existing medical conditions, and you should stop smoking and drinking.

If your physical condition is poor on the day of surgery, this should also be

discussed in advance to determine whether to proceed before the operation,

according to the consultation.

You should understand that the more difficult the procedure, the difference

in delicacy becomes directly connected to my own confidence.