What is structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage? Who should use this method? These are the most commonly asked questions of everyone before deciding suitable rhinoplasty service. To get a satisfying answer, let’s find out below!
Definition of Structural Rhinoplasty with Rib Cartilage
For those who are looking for a suitable rhinoplasty, grasping basic information about Structural rhinoplasty using Rib cartilage will help determine whether this is the right choice and decide which nose structure suits your actual needs as well as your facial features.
Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty is a method of changing the current nose shape in terms of internal structure and external aesthetics, it uses rib cartilage from the client’s own body combined with artificial cartilage to adjust the entire nose structure including the bridge, the tip, the columellar then results in a beautiful natural nose shape.
Structural Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage
For Structural Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage, 100% of the material comes from autologous cartilage and there won’t be any artificial cartilage during the process. This method not only results in a more natural face shape but also brings your face an elegant look. Different from Structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage in which the whole structure of the nose will be adjusted, Total rib cartilage rhinoplasty is only applied locally and is noninvasive to the nose’s structure.
What is the material of Structural Rhinoplasty with Rib cartilage? Where do we extract them from?
The special material used in this method is autologous rib cartilage from customers’ bodies, this type of cartilage is quite soft and resilient, located inside the joints of the body.
A fully grown human body consists of 12 pairs of ribs in form of a ribcage covering all the organs like the heart and the lung. Besides, each rib is different in size and quality. Cartilage is usually harvested from the sixth, seventh or eighth rib on the right side, the reason they don’t choose the left size is to prevent getting to close to the heart.
Who should apply for Structural Rhinoplasty with Rib Cartilage?
- Structural Rhinoplasty using Rib cartilage is applied for clients that have an upturned nose or short columellar.
- Bent nose bridge or flat nose that needs to be adjusted
- Weak columella or septum that has the tendency to deviate
- Previously failed rhinoplasty, post-surgery complications, or unsatisfied results.
- Want an elegant S-line nose shape
Advantages
Completely safe and high compatibility with the body
Rib cartilage is an ideal material for clients that are easily allergic to artificial cartilage, structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage could be a perfect choice for them. Specialists have stated that 100% of cases using autologous cartilage don’t have resistance or allergy reactions.
Long lasting result
In Structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage, thanks to its resilience and high compatibility, the harmonization of rib cartilage with the body are more remarkable compared to ear cartilage, and it won’t shrink over time. That’s why the result will be long-lasting.
Natural perfect nose shape
The cartilage will reconstruct quickly after being inserted into the nose, it helps doctors lengthen the columellar and create a natural curve. The result of a Structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage is an elegant nose shape, it will be the perfect choice for clients who desire a Korean-like S-line nose shape.
Potential complications
Alongside its outstanding advantages, there are still some potential complications. The most common causes are unskilled doctors, shady hospitals with unqualified quality as well as old-fashion technologies. There are also some caused by customers, including:
- Wound infections, Nose necrosis
- Unnatural, uneven nose
- The nose bridge is too high, unfit for the face’s structure
Procedure
What is Structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage and how to perform it to archive the best result? Above are some basic definitions above, following below is the procedure:
Step 1: Examination and Consultant to customize a suitable surgery plan. To avoid complications during and post-surgery, doctors will indicate a general health test for customers.
Step 2: Face structure is simulated via 3D AI X-ray computed tomography scan. This is a crucial step in a rhinoplasty procedure. With the scanned result, the doctor will design the most suitable nose shape for customers, as well as determine the size of autologous cartilage needed to be harvested for a smooth process.
Step 3: Sterilizing and anesthesia are performed to make sure there won’t be any infection during the process. Doctors will apply anesthesia or sedation according to the customers’ conditions.
Step 4: The doctor conducts rhinoplasty with rib cartilage by making a small incision about 2-3cm long, the cartilage is carved and adjusted to shape the tip of the nose and the columellar. In the case of structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage, the doctor will combine biological cartilage to raise the bridge of the nose. After the surgery, the doctor will suture the wound with cosmetic thread and end the abutment with a fixed brace to keep the nose in the right shape.
Step 5: Post-surgery care and diet as well as taking medication are the keys to archiving the desired result.
et as well as taking medication are the key to archiving the desired result.
How long will the result last?
The most common concern post-surgery is how long the result will last, and whether it will shrink as time pass. Thanks to the autologous combined with high-quality artificial cartilage, the result will last as long as possible. In terms of time, the final nose shape can be reserved for 10-20 years, even forever.
How long the results will remain depends on these factors:
- Doctors’ skills
- The quality of the rib cartilage
- Post-surgery care following the doctors’ instruction
Gangwhoo hospital is a prestigious address for rhinoplasty in general and structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage in particular, which guarantees the most satisfying nose shape for customers.
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