Check the Difference in Autologous Rib Nose Surgery Results

Hello. This is OjiCo Hospital & Plus, always thinking only about your healthy and beautiful nose. Today’s topic is about autologous rib nose surgery. Since the nose is located at the center of our face and is the most three-dimensional area, when the shape of the nose is not straight or balanced, more people are increasingly looking into rhinoplasty. In particular, these days, more people are seeking information about the materials used in rhinoplasty.

Accordingly, people looking into autologous rib nose surgery may do so because the nasal bridge or tip is too low, there is a hump, the nose is upturned, bent, or because the overall shape of the nose is not straight or balanced. In most cases, these are external concerns, but the nose is an organ responsible for breathing and smell, and it also plays a functional role for the whole body. Therefore, surgery should consider both the external and internal parts of the nose to help prevent revision surgery due to functional problems after the procedure.

In average rhinoplasty procedures, the nasal bridge is often done with silicone and the tip with autologous cartilage. However, for first-time surgery, it is commonly known that septal cartilage and ear cartilage are often used, while autologous rib cartilage is more often used in revision surgery. The reason is that each type of cartilage has its own advantages and disadvantages, so the choice can vary depending on the condition of the nasal bone, skin, cartilage, and any internal functional issues.

Ear cartilage is cartilage located on the inner or outer part of the ear. It is soft and easy to harvest. Septal cartilage is the cartilage that divides the nostrils in half. It is firmer than ear cartilage, and in some cases it can be harvested, but in others it cannot. Lastly, autologous rib cartilage is cartilage located in the ribs. It has the advantage of being large and firm, which makes it possible to create the nasal line in a way that best closely matches the shape a person wants. Although autologous rib nose surgery is often known as a material used when septal and ear cartilage are insufficient in revision surgery, today it can also be used in first-time surgery, allowing for more satisfying results from the very first operation.

In autologous rib nose surgery, behind the ribs in our body there is hard bone, and in front there is soft cartilage. This part of the soft cartilage is called autologous rib cartilage, and because it is large and firm, it can be considered an excellent material.

At OjiCo Hospital & Plus, to carry out safe and satisfying autologous rib nose surgery, we perform preoperative 3D-CT scans, internal endoscopic examinations, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and multi-angle photography. Based on the data collected after accurately assessing each individual’s current external and internal nasal condition, we establish and carry out the surgical plan.

The surgical approach for autologous rib nose surgery is divided into cases where both the nasal bridge and tip are low, only the nasal bridge is low, or only the tip is low. If there is a functional problem, we first proceed with functional improvement and then perform autologous rib nose surgery.

When both the nasal bridge and tip are low, the bridge can be corrected with an implant and the tip with autologous rib cartilage. When only the nasal bridge is low, volume can be added to the bridge using either an implant or autologous rib cartilage. When only the tip is low, volume is added to the tip with autologous rib cartilage. In all three methods, it is important to design the bridge and tip so that the line flows naturally without interruption and suits the individual’s image.

For the nasal bridge, either autologous rib cartilage or an implant can be used. In this case, the implant is not used as-is from a pre-made product. Instead, it is carefully shaped by hand while considering the person’s overall image, as well as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge, which can lead to a more satisfying autologous rib nose surgery result after the operation.

Accordingly, for those looking into autologous rib nose surgery, it is not enough to judge only by before-and-after photos of rhinoplasty results. A proper diagnosis of the internal nasal condition and the materials to be used is necessary. In addition, it may be helpful to visit a hospital after checking various factors such as whether the medical staff have a high level of anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have sufficient experience and expertise, whether the equipment needed to accurately assess your nasal condition is available, and whether aftercare can be reliably guaranteed.

At OjiCo Hospital & Plus, CEO Director Yoon Hyun-cheol, with over 20 years of experience, personally takes charge of each patient one-on-one and handles the entire process related to autologous rib nose surgery—from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure, treatment, and follow-up care—so you can receive high-level medical service from before surgery through recovery.

For post-surgery care, we issue an N Plus membership card and provide an after-sales service system guaranteed for one year after surgery. We also operate a surgery responsibility guarantee system in preparation for any post-operative pain, inflammation, dissatisfaction with the shape, or any other situation that may arise, so you can be sure to receive solid aftercare benefits as well.

(The image above is a before-and-after photo of autologous rib nose surgery performed at OjiCo Hospital & Plus.)

I have explained the details related to autologous rib nose surgery performed at OjiCo Hospital & Plus. I hope this article is of great help to those who are looking into autologous rib nose surgery because they are dissatisfied with the shape of their nose or have internal rhinitis issues. Thank you.

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