If You Want to Learn About Autologous Rib Cartilage Nose Surgery Accurately

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Today, we have prepared information about autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, which is becoming increasingly popular among nose surgeries.

Sometimes, when you are not satisfied with your own image, you may try something new, and when certain concerns remain difficult to address despite various efforts, you may consider plastic surgery. However, in the case of indiscriminate cosmetic procedures, the likelihood of side effects increases, so when considering surgery, it is helpful to make a decision even more carefully than with other concerns. Among these various cosmetic procedures, the nose is located at the center of the face and is the most three-dimensional area, so if its shape is not straight and balanced, the overall facial balance can appear disrupted. For that reason, it can be said to be one of the first procedures many people consider. That is why today we would like to explain autologous rib cartilage nose surgery in more detail.

Usually, people looking into autologous rib cartilage nose surgery are primarily focused on appearance and want to improve a nose that is too low, upturned, bent, humped, drooping, or shaped like a bulbous nose into a straighter, more balanced form. However, our nose plays an important role not only in appearance but also functionally in breathing and smell. Therefore, surgery must also take these internal functional aspects into account to achieve a more satisfying result with improvements in both function and shape after surgery.

In general, silicone is used for the nasal bridge and autologous cartilage is used for the tip in nose surgery. In the case of autologous cartilage, preoperative testing is performed so that the material appropriate for the individual can be selected. Autologous cartilage includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage. These cartilages can be chosen by considering the condition of the individual's nasal bone, cartilage, skin, and whether there are internal functional issues. Recently, however, interest in autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, which uses a larger and firmer material, has been increasing even more.

Autologous rib cartilage nose surgery is a type of nose surgery performed using the cartilage at the front of the rib area, excluding the large bone portion of the ribs. Compared with ear cartilage and septal cartilage, it is larger and firmer, allowing the surgeon to create a shape better suited to the patient's needs, and its firm fixation can help prevent the nasal tip from drooping. Since rib cartilage is autologous cartilage and not an implant, the likelihood of an inflammatory reaction is significantly reduced.

At Oji-ko N Plus, to help ensure safe and satisfying autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, preoperative 3D-CT scans, internal endoscopy, various allergy tests, nasal internal function tests, and multi-angle photography are performed to accurately understand the individual's external and internal nasal condition. Based on the extracted data, a surgical plan is established and carried out.

In addition, when autologous rib cartilage nose surgery is performed, the silicone used for the nasal bridge is not standard commercial silicone used as-is. Instead, surgery is performed while considering the individual's overall image, as well as various aspects such as the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge, so you can feel more assured. The surgical approach for autologous rib cartilage nose surgery can be classified into cases where only the nasal bridge is low, where both the nasal bridge and tip are low, and where only the nasal tip is low.

At this time, silicone or autologous rib cartilage is used for the nasal bridge, and autologous rib cartilage is used for the nasal tip to provide firmer fixation. Various methods are applied depending on the individual to help prevent the tip from collapsing again.

As such, in the case of autologous rib cartilage nose surgery, the materials and methods differ depending on the individual's condition. Therefore, if you are considering this surgery, it may help your decision not to choose based only on before-and-after photos or reviews. Instead, it is important to check whether the medical team has strong 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 postoperative care is reliably guaranteed.

At Oji-ko N Plus, Director Yoon Hyun-cheol, who has more than 20 years of experience, personally handles everything one-on-one, from consultation regarding autologous rib cartilage nose surgery to surgical planning, implementation, treatment, and follow-up care. This provides high-level medical services from before surgery through after surgery.

For postoperative care as well, an Oji-ko N Plus membership card is issued, and an after-sales service system that guarantees one year after surgery is in place. In addition, a surgical responsibility guarantee system is implemented to prepare for all possible situations, including postoperative pain, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the shape, so you can receive clear benefits in postoperative care as well.

(The photos above are 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, which many people are curious about. I hope this post is helpful for those who are currently looking into autologous rib cartilage nose surgery because they are unhappy with the shape of their nose. Thank you. ​