Can Mini Autologous Rib Cartilage Revision Rhinoplasty Be Done Without Failure?

The nose is located at the center of the face and has a major impact on first impressions. For this reason, many people consider rhinoplasty, but there are also quite a few who end up considering revision rhinoplasty because they are dissatisfied with the results after surgery or because of unexpected side effects. In particular, many choose revision surgery due to complications such as inflammation or capsular contracture.

Capsular contracture is a condition in which the internal tissue of the nose hardens abnormally, which can cause issues such as distortion of the nose’s appearance or nostrils that appear to be lifted upward. In the early stages, it may show up as sudden swelling, pain, or warmth in the nose. If these symptoms persist, serious deformities such as the nose becoming shorter or pinched may occur, and in some cases the implant may even protrude outward, so caution is needed.

In such cases, it is important to detect the problem early and proceed with revision surgery quickly. When performing revision rhinoplasty for capsular contracture, many people recently have been choosing a method that uses autologous rib cartilage to correct a contracted nose.

At VN Plastic Surgery Clinic, mini autologous rib cartilage revision rhinoplasty is performed in cases where repeated revision rhinoplasty has caused inflammation or contracture, resulting in severe collapse of the nasal tip.

VN Plastic Surgery Clinic’s mini autologous rib cartilage revision rhinoplasty

uses autologous rib cartilage, which offers excellent support and low resorption, helping maintain a satisfying shape over a long period of time. Because it uses the patient’s own cartilage, it is characterized by minimal foreign-body sensation.

VN Plastic Surgery Clinic’s mini autologous rib cartilage revision rhinoplasty,

how is it different from conventional surgical methods?

In conventional surgery, the entire cartilage is cut out, and because general anesthesia is required there is a possibility of pneumothorax. In mini autologous rib surgery, only as much cartilage as needed is harvested while leaving part of the base intact, and sleep anesthesia is possible, minimizing the risk of pneumothorax.

Also, conventional surgery tends to involve somewhat more pain, whereas mini autologous rib surgery is characterized by significantly less pain and faster recovery.

VN Plastic Surgery Clinic’s mini autologous rib cartilage revision rhinoplasty minimizes incision by making a small cut in the lower chest, harvests only the amount of autologous rib cartilage needed, shapes it to fit each patient’s nose, and inserts it in the necessary areas to help complete a natural, refined nose line. By using durable autologous rib cartilage, the clinic strives to maintain a beautiful nose line over time.

VN Plastic Surgery Clinic’s mini autologous rib cartilage revision rhinoplasty,

in what cases is it needed?

▶ When you are afraid of the pain and side effects of autologous rib cartilage

▶ When there is a lack of septal cartilage, ear cartilage, etc. from previous surgery

▶ When frequent revision surgeries have caused severe contracture and inflammation

▶ When the nose is crooked or bent after the first surgery

▶ When there are side effects such as inflammation or scarring

Strong, high support makes it possible to create any nose line, from glamorous to sharp and refined!

Lower resorption than other autologous tissues, helping maintain the desired line for a long time!

Minimizes side effects through the use of autologous tissue!

Harvests only the amount of autologous rib cartilage needed, preserving the integrity of the structure!

Revision rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage requires a higher level of difficulty than the first surgery. That is why, when considering revision surgery, choosing the hospital and medical team is more important than anything else. Through VN Plastic Surgery Clinic’s mini autologous rib cartilage revision rhinoplasty, the clinic strives to improve both shape and height at the same time, restoring a proportion that suits the facial features from the nasal bridge to the tip, and helping create a more three-dimensional and sophisticated image.