Silicone or Cartilage for Rhinoplasty Implants: Which Method Is Right for Me?

What we consider important

in facial features

are

the eyes and the nose.

While the eyes are somewhat flat,

the nose gives the face a three-dimensional structure.

In particular, the nose is located at the center of the face,

connecting the forehead and upper jaw, lower jaw

from top to bottom, and

the cheeks and cheekbones

from side to side.

✔️I want a more three-dimensional face ✔️I’m unhappy because my face looks too flat ✔️I want a refined and sophisticated image...

When people say things like this,

I explain the five mountains of the face

(forehead, nose, chin, and both cheeks).

The more the forehead, nose, chin, and both cheeks

project forward,

the more three-dimensional the face becomes,

and the more recessed they are,

the less three-dimensional the face becomes.

It goes without saying, but the more three-dimensional the face is,

the better it will appear in photos as well.

Among these, the most important thing is

the shape of the nose.

The length of the nose

also determines the length of the midface,

and the height determines the degree of dimension,

so it affects the overall facial contour as well.

The nose shape is fine...

but something is missing.

In fact, this is very common in consultations.

When looking at the nose by itself,

the shape is pretty,

but when you look at the face as a whole,

it feels like something is 2% lacking..

On the other hand, when you look at celebrities on TV,

the nose may not be high

and may not seem especially beautiful,

but when viewed in the context of the entire face,

there are cases where it gives off a mysterious aura.

In other words, what matters is not the shape of the nose alone,

but the overall balance of the face.

Should we use silicone?

Should we use cartilage?

Those who have received a rhinoplasty consultation

may have heard about rhinoplasty implants

such as silicone and cartilage at least once.

Most rhinoplasties are performed by replacing insufficient support with silicone,

or by reinforcing cartilage when the cartilage shape is poor

and shaping the cartilage accordingly.

To complete an aesthetically ideal nose shape,

when viewed from the side, it should be short,

and when viewed from the front, a line created by the height difference should be visible.

However, in reality, the height difference is often insufficient,

so surgery is performed by inserting a rhinoplasty implant

such as silicone or a firm material

at the starting point of the nose

to raise the bridge more.

Surgical methods that must change

depending on each individual nose shape

Because everyone has different

bone structure and height,

all of these factors must be considered,

and the procedure should be carried out using the method most suitable for the current nose shape.

If the nasal bone structure is sufficiently high

but the width is too wide,

so the aesthetic line is not visible,

then osteotomy can be used to reduce the width of the bone

so that the difference in height becomes visible.

As mentioned earlier,

just having a high nose bridge

or just having a pretty shape

does not create a harmonious face overall.

If you ignore this and only keep raising the bridge of the nose,

it may look awkward or excessive,

and a revision surgery may be needed.

In particular, because the detailed internal structures of the nose

cannot be examined by yourself,

if you have concerns about the shape of your nose,

it is best to visit in person,

look at the nose shape together with the medical staff,

and then choose a surgical method

that fits the anatomical structure.

During consultations,

people differ greatly in their characteristics,

and depending on the patient's skin characteristics and thickness,

some surgical methods are possible and others are not.

Therefore, before surgery,

it is important to carefully choose a hospital

through sufficient consultation

and to determine the rhinoplasty implant or surgical method

that is right for you!

Our clinic has medical staff with know-how in rhinoplasty,

and they increase patient satisfaction

by considering each patient's nose height, shape,

bone condition, and other factors in a comprehensive way

and providing 1:1 customized design.

If you have concerns about your nose,

please get a consultation

and check which method is right for you.