Q. Are side effects severe for rhinoplasty using donated rib cartilage?

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Q) Are side effects severe for rhinoplasty using donated rib cartilage?

A) Hello, I am Young-moon Yoo, the representative director of Vibe Plastic Surgery, here for 1-Minute Plastic Surgery.

Today, you asked the question, ‘Are side effects severe for rhinoplasty using donated rib cartilage?’

Rib cartilage is used in cases where the septal or ear cartilage is insufficient, when a high nasal bridge is preferred, or during revision surgery. Rib cartilage can be divided into two types: autologous and donated.

Donated cartilage undergoes thorough processing to ensure it does not cause issues within the body, so the probability of it causing immunological problems is virtually non-existent. However, in cases where the nose is raised excessively, if the patient smokes, or if it is one of several revision surgeries, blood circulation may be impaired. This can increase the likelihood of inflammation and lead to a higher absorption rate, which might cause the tip of the nose to droop or result in a shape different from what was expected. Therefore, while using donated rib cartilage is trouble-free in most cases, you must be aware that the probability of unwanted side effects increases if the surgery is pushed beyond your natural structural limits or if you continue to smoke.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is donor rib cartilage used for nose surgery?

It is mainly used when septal cartilage or ear cartilage is not sufficient. In addition, donor rib cartilage can be usefully utilized when one wants to raise the nose high according to their own conditions or when revision nose surgery needs to be performed.

Does using donor rib cartilage cause an immune rejection reaction?

No, there is no chance of causing immunological problems. Donor cartilage undergoes thorough processing in advance to prevent rejection reactions or problems within the human body, so it can be used with confidence.

What are the main causes of side effects in donor rib cartilage nose surgery?

Excessively raising the nose or smoking are the main causes. In addition, if multiple revision surgeries have been performed, blood circulation problems can occur, increasing the chance of inflammation or cartilage absorption rate.

Can the tip of the nose drop after donor rib cartilage surgery?

Yes, the tip of the nose can drop if the cartilage absorption rate increases. If blood circulation problems occur due to excessive surgery or smoking, the cartilage may be absorbed, and there is a risk of the nose shape changing differently from what was expected.