Autologous Rib Cartilage Nose Surgery in a Line That Suits Me

The shape of a nose varies from person to person, and when it is not straight or balanced, you may decide that it falls outside the standard you have in mind and try to improve it. Since the nose is located at the center of the face and is one of the most three-dimensional features, its shape can make the entire face look unbalanced. For that reason, nose surgery is often considered before other types of cosmetic procedures. Many people therefore look into nose surgery, and today I would like to explain autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, one of the many types of nose surgery, which is known for its large size and firmness.

The nose shapes of people who look into this type of autologous rib cartilage nose surgery can be classified in many ways, such as a bridge or tip that is too low, upturned, drooping, has a hump, is crooked, or has a bulbous shape. Because of the nose shape, the overall balance of the face is disrupted, and they want to improve their current image into something a little better.

Because many people first think about the shape of the nose in this way, concerns about appearance can only grow. However, our nose is not only important externally, but also a bodily organ responsible for breathing and smell. So, rather than judging only by before-and-after images and making a decision on your own, when considering autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, it is important to accurately understand the material and the current internal and external condition of your nose, and then proceed with surgery based on a suitable diagnosis.

Also, autologous rib cartilage nose surgery may be unfamiliar to some. In general nose surgery, the bridge is said to use silicone and the tip uses autologous cartilage. Septal cartilage is the cartilage that acts as a partition dividing our nostrils in half, ear cartilage is the cartilage located on the outer and inner sides of the ear, and autologous rib cartilage is the cartilage located in the ribs. It is commonly known that septal cartilage or ear cartilage is often used, but these days autologous rib cartilage is also frequently used in the first surgery in order to create a more defined nose line and help prevent revision surgery.

The autologous rib cartilage nose surgery explained today uses autologous rib cartilage. In this case, autologous rib cartilage refers to the soft cartilage located at the front part of our ribs. Because it is large and firm, it has often been used as material for revision surgery, but it is now also widely used as material for primary surgery.

At N Plus Clinic, to provide highly specialized consultation when performing autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, they carry out multi-angle photography, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, 3D-CT imaging, and more before surgery. After accurately understanding each individual's current external and internal nasal condition, they establish and carry out a surgical plan based on the collected data.

The methods of performing autologous rib cartilage nose surgery can be broadly divided into three categories: when only the bridge is low, when both the bridge and tip are low, and when only the tip is low.

When only the bridge is low, volume can be added using silicone for the bridge or autologous rib cartilage, and the line can be designed so that it does not break between the bridge and the tip. When both the bridge and tip are low, the overall nose line can be corrected by using silicone or autologous rib cartilage for the bridge and autologous rib cartilage for the tip. Finally, when there is no problem with the bridge but only the tip is being corrected, it is important to add volume to the tip using autologous cartilage and design it so that the line does not break from the bridge.

In addition, silicone can be used for the bridge. In this case, the silicone used is not a pre-manufactured product used as-is; instead, it is carefully shaped by hand after considering various factors such as the individual’s overall image and the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge. This can lead to more satisfying autologous rib cartilage nose surgery.

Accordingly, many people looking into autologous rib cartilage nose surgery judge only based on before-and-after images and choose a clinic after self-diagnosing. However, because autologous rib cartilage nose surgery involves harvesting soft cartilage from the ribs, it is considered one of the more difficult types of nose surgery. When choosing a clinic, it is helpful to check whether the medical team has strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have sufficient experience and expertise, whether the necessary equipment is available to accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether reliable aftercare is guaranteed.

At N Plus Clinic, to ensure safe and satisfying autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol, who has more than 20 years of experience, personally handles everything one-on-one—from consultation related to autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, to surgical planning, execution, treatment, and follow-up care—so you can receive high-level medical services from before surgery through after.

The aftercare provided after surgery is also solid: by issuing an N Plus membership card, they operate an A/S system that guarantees support for one year after surgery, as well as a surgery responsibility guarantee system prepared for any situation that may arise after surgery, such as pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the shape. This means you can also receive clear aftercare benefits.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of autologous rib cartilage nose surgery performed at N Plus.)

Today, I shared information related to autologous rib cartilage nose surgery performed at N Plus. I hope this post was very helpful for those who want to improve their image because of the shape of their nose. Thank you.

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