Looking Into Autologous Rib Nose Surgery in Detail

The shape of our nose varies from person to person, but when someone feels that it does not match the standard they have in mind, they may have various concerns. This is because the nose is located at the center of our face and is the most three-dimensional feature. If the shape of the nose is not straight and well-balanced, the overall balance of the face can appear disrupted. In general rhinoplasty, silicone can be used for the bridge and autologous cartilage for the tip to add volume to the nose overall. However, depending on the individual’s facial shape, nose shape, condition of the skin tissue, and whether there are internal functional issues in the nose, it is important to apply the procedure that is appropriate for each person. Today, among these, we would like to share information related to the larger and sturdier autologous rib nose surgery.

The nose shapes of those looking into this autologous rib nose surgery may include noses that are too low, upturned, humped, drooping, crooked, or deformed, and they may search for information about rhinoplasty because of these shapes. Since our nose is not only important for appearance but also an internal organ responsible for breathing and smell, if you decide to undergo surgery, it would be helpful to visit a clinic and accurately check your current condition.

Therefore, for those looking into autologous rib nose surgery, interest in the materials used naturally increases. This is because the materials applied also differ depending on the condition of the individual’s nose. First, the autologous cartilage used for the nasal tip includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage.

Septal cartilage is the cartilage that serves as a partition dividing our nostrils in half. Ear cartilage refers to cartilage located on the outer or inner ear, and autologous rib cartilage refers to the cartilage located in the ribs.

In the autologous rib nose surgery introduced today, the ribs in our body have hard bone at the back and softer cartilage at the front. This soft cartilage portion is called autologous rib cartilage. When rhinoplasty is first performed, septal cartilage and ear cartilage are commonly used, but recently the larger and sturdier autologous rib cartilage has been widely used in primary and revision surgeries.

At Nplus, in order to carry out safe and satisfying autologous rib nose surgery, they accurately assess the current internal and external condition of the nose through multi-angle photography, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and 3D-CT imaging before surgery. Based on the collected data, they establish and perform the surgical plan.

This type of autologous rib nose surgery can be broadly divided into three categories: cases where only the bridge is low, cases where both the bridge and the tip are low, and cases where only the tip is low.

First, when only the bridge is low, it is important to use silicone on the bridge or use autologous rib cartilage to add volume to the bridge and design it so that the line does not break at the nasal tip.

When both the bridge and the nasal tip are low, the overall nasal line can be corrected using silicone for the bridge and autologous rib cartilage for the tip.

When only the nasal tip is low, it is important to correct the tip with autologous rib cartilage and design the line so that it does not break from the bridge.

For silicone that may be used additionally, rather than using off-the-shelf silicone as is in order to minimize an artificial look after nose surgery, a carefully customized silicone is directly designed by taking into account various aspects such as the individual’s overall image and the bridge’s width, length, breadth, and height.

As explained above regarding autologous rib nose surgery, the method applied varies depending on the individual’s condition. Since rhinoplasty must address both the internal and external aspects of the nose, it is considered one of the more difficult surgeries. Therefore, for those looking into autologous rib nose surgery, it would be helpful to carefully check whether the medical staff have a high level of anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have abundant related experience and expertise, whether the necessary equipment is available to accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare is firmly guaranteed.

At Nplus, Director Yun Hyun-cheol, with over 20 years of experience, personally handles all processes one-on-one, from consultation regarding autologous rib nose surgery to establishing the surgical plan, performing the procedure, treatment, and follow-up visits, allowing you to receive high-level medical services from before surgery through after.

At Nplus, aftercare after surgery is also provided through the issuance of an Nplus membership card, along with an A/S system that guarantees support for one year after surgery, and a surgical responsibility guarantee system prepared for any possible situations after surgery, such as pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the result. This means you can also receive reliable aftercare benefits after the procedure.

(The image above is a before-and-after photo of Nplus autologous rib nose surgery.)

I have explained the information related to autologous rib nose surgery performed at Nplus, and I hope this article is helpful for those who are currently looking into rhinoplasty materials because of the shape of their nose. Thank you.

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