Types of Autologous Cartilage and Their Pros and Cons (Ear, Septal, Rib, Donor Rib)

Hello, this is #코코라인.

Since the post about alar reduction, we have received a lot of related inquiries.

There are various criteria, shapes, and lines,

but alar reduction and bulbous nose correction, which can give a sleek and refined impression,

still seem to be receiving a lot of love.

Go to the alar reduction post

https://blog.naver.com/cocoline2011/221981836303

When performing nose surgery, various materials are used to correct the line along with a lower height.

Except for artificial implants such as silicone, materials from the body itself are generally used.

Today, let’s learn about #autologous_cartilage_nose_surgery.

First is ear cartilage.

Ear cartilage is a material known for its soft elasticity,

and it is most commonly used to reinforce the shape of the nasal tip.

If this is a revision surgery and ear cartilage was not used in the previous surgery,

surgery using ear cartilage is possible.

Next is autologous rib cartilage.

Autologous rib cartilage, as the word suggests, means surgery using 'my own chest cartilage.'

Usually, the 6th and 7th ribs are used,

and because the amount of material is large and the strength is very firm,

it is sometimes used to replace septal cartilage or in cases where there is no autologous cartilage left due to multiple surgeries.

Next is septal cartilage.

Septal cartilage is the most efficient material in rhinoplasty,

and because it has no curvature and is flat, it is the most suitable material for shaping the nasal tip and columella.

Surgery using the septum is one of the materials that can greatly affect the future result depending on how accurately and how much the surgeon secures.

Also, because the septum combines only the advantages of ear cartilage and autologous rib cartilage,

it is one of the materials preferred by many people.

That is all for the types of autologous cartilage in the body.

Additionally, there is one more thing to mention.

In rhinoplasty, there is another autologous cartilage material that can be used besides these three materials from the body.

That is donor rib cartilage.

Unlike autologous rib cartilage, donor rib cartilage is a rhinoplasty material collected from outside the body.

Many people are very curious about the difference between donor rib cartilage and autologous rib cartilage.

To explain the difference between autologous and donor materials,

Autologous means chest cartilage collected from my own body,

while donor means cartilage collected from outside, that is, from a cadaver donation.

The pros and cons and points of comparison between autologous and donor materials are as follows.

First, the advantages of chest cartilage itself are that there is a large amount of material

and it is strong, so it can be used as needed from the nasal bridge to the nasal tip.

In the case of autologous material, because it comes from my own body,

the incidence of side effects is significantly lower than with donor material.

In the case of donor material, the risk of side effects is higher,

but there is no need for an additional surgery for harvesting, so it can reduce surgery time and affect recovery.

Recently, there have been more rhinoplasty cases using #autologous_rib_cartilage and #donor_rib_cartilage,

but it is important to determine the material according to the purpose and use, based on exactly what material is needed for each person.

Also, it is better to choose an efficient material depending on the patient's case.

At Cocoline, the lead medical staff personally handles consultation, diagnosis, surgery, and treatment,

and as otolaryngology specialists, we have our own know-how to accurately harvest and use nose materials.

So that you can become a little more beautiful than you are now,

Cocoline will provide the best medical service.

Thank you.