Q. When having revision nose surgery, can the materials used in the first surgery be reused? Or do they need to be replaced with new ones?

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Today, we will talk about a topic that many people are curious about.

Q. When having revision nose surgery, can the materials used in the first surgery be reused? Or do they need to be replaced with new ones?

A. This is one of the most common questions asked by people considering revision nose surgery. In conclusion, yes, they can definitely be used, and they are actually used quite often. However, depending on the situation, additional cartilage may be needed.

If you want to slightly lower the tip of the nose, or make a long nose a bit shorter, improvement can be made by repositioning the existing cartilage.

If the nasal tip cartilage is moved or the position of the existing strut is slightly adjusted, it is possible to reuse the existing material.

However, if there is a request for additional “extension,” such as raising the nasal tip higher than it is now or making the nose longer, the existing cartilage may still be reused, but additional cartilage may be needed.

Also, if the nasal tip needs to be raised significantly more than in the previous surgery, or if the built strut has become much weaker, a replacement may be necessary because a new strut needs to be created. And in the case of silicone, it is usually replaced with a new one because the shape before and after surgery changes significantly.

In this way, whether the existing cartilage can be reused or new cartilage is needed can vary depending on the current condition of the nose and what improvements you want.

The exact answer can only be determined through a direct consultation, so please do not worry too much and consider getting a consultation.

I hope today’s post was also helpful.

Thank you! :)

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