Can revision rhinoplasty be done without implants?

Many people look into revision rhinoplasty for various reasons.

Common reasons include dissatisfaction with the shape and contracture, and

some people also want revision surgery without using an implant because the silicone used in rhinoplasty can cause an inflammatory reaction.

However, one question many people have is:

Can it still be done without an implant even though it is revision surgery?

Today, let’s take some time to look into revision rhinoplasty without implants.

Do I need revision rhinoplasty too?

First, let’s look at who may need revision rhinoplasty.

You may want to consider revision rhinoplasty in the following cases.

Check whether any of these apply to you!

✔️ When side effects occur

✔️ When the nose line looks unnatural

✔️ When the nasal tip is lifted or visible through the skin

✔️ When the bridge is crooked

✔️ When the result is not satisfying

What kinds of autologous tissue are there?

If you are uncomfortable with artificial implants or have an allergic reaction,

you may want to consider revision rhinoplasty without implants!

Types of autologous tissue can also be divided by the harvest site,

and the main ones include ear cartilage, septal cartilage, rib cartilage, autologous dermis, and fascia.

Autologous tissue vs. artificial implants

Autologous tissue is material obtained from our own body, so compared with artificial implants, the risk of inflammation is somewhat lower, and because it creates less of a foreign-body sensation, a more natural surgical result can also be expected.

On the other hand, artificial implants are more vulnerable to external impact and may bend or change shape,

and there is a possibility that they may be felt as a foreign body.

However, compared with autologous tissue, they have the advantage of making it relatively easy to heighten the nose and to design the nasal shape,

so it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each material and create the optimal surgical plan.

V.N’s own know-how and technical expertise!

At V.N, we are doing our best to deliver satisfying results through numerous revision rhinoplasty cases without implants

and the know-how of our experienced medical team.

By properly using materials such as cartilage and dermis that are needed according to each person’s nasal condition,

we create a beautiful and refined nasal tip shape,

and by making the overall nose line harmonious and natural from the bridge to the tip,

and firmly supporting the nasal tip column so that the shape does not change over time,

we provide patients with satisfaction through our differentiated techniques.

If you are considering revision rhinoplasty because of dissatisfaction with the shape or contracture,

resolve your concerns through a 1:1 personalized consultation at V.N.