Learn More in Detail About Rib Cartilage Nose Surgery

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In this post, we will explain rib cartilage nose surgery.

Recently, many people have been considering plastic surgery to improve their appearance. Among all types of plastic surgery, the nose is located at the center of the face and is one of the most three-dimensional features, so even a small change in the shape of the nose can have a major effect on the overall image. For that reason, interest in nose surgery is high. In particular, there is growing interest in the materials and methods used for nose surgery. Today, we will talk about rib cartilage nose surgery.

First, among those who look into rib cartilage nose surgery, some have a nose that is too low, a bumpy hump, a crooked nose, a drooping nose, an upturned nose, or other nose shapes. Because of these concerns, they want to improve the shape of the nose into a straight and smooth line. However, although nose surgery can be approached for these external reasons, the nose is also a functional organ responsible for breathing and smelling. Since the surgical methods and materials differ, it is essential to accurately check the condition of your own nose before proceeding. This can help prevent revision surgery caused by functional problems or dissatisfaction with the shape after surgery.

That is why, when looking into nose surgery, interest in the materials and methods is also important. In general, the materials used in rhinoplasty include silicone for the bridge of the nose and autologous cartilage for the tip. The autologous cartilage used includes ear cartilage, septal cartilage, and rib cartilage.

Among the autologous cartilages commonly used in nose surgery, septal cartilage and ear cartilage are the most frequently used materials. Septal cartilage refers to the cartilage that serves as the partition dividing the nostrils into two, and ear cartilage is the small cartilage located inside the ear. Lastly, rib cartilage, which is well known as a material often used in revision surgery, is the cartilage found in the ribs. Because it is large and firm, it was often used in the past for revision procedures, but now rib cartilage nose surgery can be performed in the first operation to help prevent the need for revision surgery.

What is rib cartilage nose surgery? Rib cartilage is located in the ribs. Among the ribs, the back part is made up of hard bone, while the front part is composed of cartilage. By harvesting this cartilage, the surgery is performed. Since it is large and firm, it has the advantage of allowing the shape of the nose to be fixed and providing sufficient volume during surgery.

Rib cartilage nose surgery is performed in different ways depending on whether only the bridge is low, both the bridge and tip are low, or only the tip is low.

First, if only the bridge is low, a customized implant is inserted into the bridge to connect it naturally with the tip of the nose.

If both the bridge and the tip are low, a customized implant is inserted into the bridge, and rib cartilage or autologous cartilage is grafted to the tip to correct the overall nose line.

If only the tip is corrected, rib cartilage or autologous cartilage is grafted to the tip to refine it, and the overall nose line, including the connection to the bridge, can be corrected.

In the case of the implant used for the bridge, rather than using a pre-made commercial implant as is, it is carefully shaped by hand to match the individual’s overall image as well as the width, length, breadth, and height of the bridge before insertion. This makes it possible to expect a nose line that suits the individual.

In the case of rib cartilage nose surgery, no matter how excellent and safe the material is, if the procedure is performed with only an aesthetic approach, it can lead to revision surgery due to functional problems after surgery or dissatisfaction with the shape. Therefore, it is important to proceed with both aesthetic and functional considerations. It is helpful to carefully check whether the medical team has a high level of anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have sufficient experience and expertise, whether they have equipment that can accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare is also reliable.

At OziKo Plastic Surgery and N+ Plus, to ensure safe and satisfying rib cartilage nose surgery, we accurately assess the current condition of the nose through various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, internal endoscopic imaging, and 3D-CT imaging before surgery. Then, after confirming whether rib cartilage nose surgery is possible, we establish a surgical plan based on the collected data and proceed accordingly.

In addition, CEO Surgeon Yun Hyun-cheol personally handles every step of the process one-on-one, from consultation regarding rib cartilage nose surgery to surgical planning, execution, treatment, and follow-up visits, leading to even more satisfying rhinoplasty results.

For post-surgery care, we issue an N+ Plus membership card and provide an A/S system guaranteed for one year after surgery. We also implement a surgery responsibility guarantee system in preparation for possible post-surgery pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the shape, so you can receive reliable aftercare as well.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of rib cartilage nose surgery at OziKo Plastic Surgery and N+ Plus.)

That concludes our explanation of rib cartilage nose surgery at OziKo Plastic Surgery and N+ Plus. I hope this post has been helpful to those who are looking into nose surgery because they are unhappy with the shape of their nose. Thank you.

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