Artificial cartilage rhinoplasty is a technique applied for most rhinoplasty cases nowadays. Although the quality of the artificial cartilage is undeniable, some people are still skeptical about whether the rhinoplasty with artificial cartilage is safe or not. The following article shall give you the right answer. Stay tuned!

Is Artificial Cartilage Rhinoplasty Safe?

What is artificial cartilage rhinoplasty?

The artificial cartilage for rhinoplasty is a man-made material and is used in cosmetic rhinoplasty. Artificial cartilage is used for correcting and enhancing the nose bridge, which brings a natural high and straight nose.

Because it is artificial cartilage, not natural cartilage so many people are concerned about whether the artificial cartilage rhinoplasty is safe or not. In fact, whether the artificial cartilage rhinoplasty is safe or not depends on many criteria. The content below will list out these criteria.

Is artificial cartilage rhinoplasty safe?

It depends on lots of different criteria:

Doctors’ qualifications

The level of safety when undergoing rhinoplasty depends greatly on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the doctor.

Although it is not a complicated plastic surgery, it does not mean that we can entrust our noses to any doctor. Having a poorly qualified, inexperienced doctor perform the rhinoplasty surgery can tremendously increase the risk of complications.

Therefore, customers’ safety greatly depends on the doctor’s qualifications and skills. You should carefully choose for yourself a prestigious cosmetic facility that has good rhinoplasty doctors to enhance your nose.

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Rhinoplasty technique

Nowadays, the most chosen rhinoplasty technique is the rhinoplasty technique that combines artificial cartilage and autologous cartilage. This rhinoplasty technique can improve all the disadvantages of the artificial cartilage rhinoplasty technique. Therefore, the customers’ safety is guaranteed.

The artificial cartilage used

In addition to the doctors’ qualifications, it greatly depends on the cartilage material used to ensure safety for the customers.

Nowadays, there are lots of different types of artificial cartilage with different qualities and compatibility.

Is the surgiform cartilage safe?

Surgiform cartilage is imported directly from the United States, which has been certified by the FDA to be safe for the customers.

Surgiform cartilage is highly evaluated by doctors and rhinoplasty specialists nowadays. The surgiform cartilage is 100% made from ePTFE, the material used for making artificial blood vessels. Thus, this cartilage type has almost complete compatibility with the body.

The surgiform cartilage can prevent the risk of complications. So this cartilage type is very safe for the human body.

Surgiform cartilage is very safe for human body

Is the nanoform cartilage safe?

The nanoform cartilage has a similar structure to the surgiform cartilage. Notably, on the surface of the cartilage, there are lots of tiny holes, helping the blood vessels to pass more easily. Thanks to this special feature, after a while, the cartilage shall stick tightly to the nose, forming a solid and safe block.

Is silicone cartilage safe?

Silicone cartilage is a popular material in traditional rhinoplasty. Although it has been improved to be more body-friendly, in fact, silicone cartilage is not trusted by good rhinoplasty specialists.

Silicone cartilage can give a beautiful nose shape, but the risk of complications after a period of time is very high. Complications can affect both the health and aesthetics of the nose. Therefore, undergoing rhinoplasty with silicone cartilage is not really safe for customers.

Each person’s health status

Health status also has a significant influence on whether the artificial cartilage rhinoplasty is safe or not. Lots of people suffer from cartilage rejection or allergy to cartilage after undergoing rhinoplasty. It is partially due to the poorly compatibility of the cartilage material, but also due to the excessive natural elimination of the body.

Post-operative care

The post-operative care regimen significantly affects whether the rhinoplasty is safe or not. Proper care, rest, and diet will help the nose recover quickly without any complications.

Post-operative greatly influences whether the rhinoplasty is safe or not

How to care for your nose after undergoing artificial cartilage rhinoplasty

As mentioned above, whether the artificial cartilage rhinoplasty is safe or not depends on the post-operative care. The following is the instruction on post-operative care for your nose:

Avoid touching or twisting the nose. Avoid all impact even the slightest one on the nose.
Keep the wound clean, change the bandage regularly and clean the wound with physiological saline.
Avoid doing intense exercise or lifting heavy objects.
Take medicine exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use other drugs without consulting your doctor.
Avoid eating foods, drinks, or stimulants that can cause allergies, scarring for the body such as beef, chicken, fish and seafood, sticky foods, alcohol, tobacco…
Eat foods rich in protein, eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits to get enough vitamins and minerals, and drink 2-3 liters of water per day.
Take the following check-ups as scheduled.

Takeaway

We hope you’ve had enough useful information about whether the artificial cartilage is safe or not. If you have any further questions or concerns, please leave a comment below.

Thank you for your time.

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Prof. Dr. Park Sung Yong - Professor and Specialist in Aesthetic Surgery from South Korea, is a leading expert in aesthetic training in South Korea. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, he has trained many highly skilled cosmetic surgeons, bringing perfect beauty to clients.
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