What is structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage? Who should apply for this method? These are the frequently asked questions when choosing a suitable rhinoplasty service. To obtain a satisfying answer, let’s find out below!
What is Structural Rhinoplasty with Rib Cartilage?
For those who are looking for a suitable rhinoplasty, grasping basic information about Structural rhinoplasty with 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 is performed by using rib cartilage from the client’s own body combined with biological cartilage to adjust the entire nose structure including the bridge, the tip, the columellar then results in a beautiful natural nose shape.
Total Rib cartilage Rhinoplasty?
For Total Rib cartilage Rhinoplasty, 100% of the material comes from autologous cartilage and artificial cartilage won’t be used during the process. This method not only results in a more natural face shape but also makes your face become elegant. Different from Structural rhinoplasty with rib cartilage in which the whole structure of the nose will be adjusted, Total rib cartilage rhinoplasty only targets locally and is noninvasive to the nose’s structure.
What is the material used in Structural Rhinoplasty with Rib cartilage? Where does it come from?
This is a special material in rhinoplasty that uses 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 covering all the organs including the heart, and the lung inside a ribcage. However, each rib is different in size and quality. Cartilage is typically 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 with Rib cartilage is applied for clients that have an upturned nose, and short columella.
– Curved nose bridge or flat nose that needs to be adjusted
– Weak columella or septum, have the tendency to deviate
– Past failed rhinoplasty, post-surgery complications or unsatisfied results.
– Desire an elegant S-line nose shape
Advantages
Completely safe due to high compatibility with the body
Rib cartilage is an ideal material for clients that tend to be easily allergic to artificial cartilage, structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage could be a perfect choice for them. Regarding this method, specialists have stated that 100% of cases using autologous cartilage don’t have resistance or allergy reactions.
Long lasting result
In Structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage, thanks to its resilience and high compatible ability, the harmonization of rib cartilage with the body is more remarkable compared to ear cartilage, and it won’t shrink over time. Therefore, the result will be long-lasting.
Natural elegant nose shape
The cartilage will restructure quickly after being penetrated 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 fancy a Korean-like S-line nose shape.
Potential complications
Alongside its outstanding advantages, there are still some complications happens. The most common causes are poorly skilled doctors, shady hospitals with unqualified quality as well as old-fashion technologies. Moreover, there are some coming from customers, including:
- Local infections, Nose necrosis
- Unnatural, deviated nose
- Too high nose bridge, unfit the face’s structure
Procedure
What is Structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage and how to perform it to archive the best result? We have known some basic definitions above, below is the procedure:
Step 1: Examination and Consultant to determine a suitable surgery plan. To minimize the risk of complications during and post-surgery, doctors will indicate a general health test for customers.
Step 2: Face structure simulation is performed via a 3D AI X-ray computed tomography scan. This is an important step in a rhinoplasty procedure. With the scanned result, the doctor will customize 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 ensure that there won’t be any infection during the process. Depending on the client’s condition, doctors will apply anesthesia or sedation accordingly.
Step 4: The doctor conducts rhinoplasty with rib cartilage by making a small incision about 2-3cm in length, the cartilage is carved and adjusted to shape the tip of the nose and the columellar. However, for structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage, the doctor will combine biological cartilage to raise the bridge of the nose. After rhinoplasty, 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 most satisfying result.
Will the result last long?
The most common concern post-surgery is how long the result will last, and whether it will shrink over time. However, 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 maintained for 10-20 years, even forever.
How long the results will remain depends on these below factors:
– Operators’ skills
– The quality of the cartilage
– Post-surgery care according to the doctors’ instruction
Gangwhoo hospital is a prestigious address for rhinoplasty in general and structural rhinoplasty using rib cartilage in particular, guarantees the most suitable nose shape for customers.
CONTACT GANGWHOO HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
- Add: 576 – 578 Cong Hoa street, ward 13, Tan Binh District, HCMC
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