Q. Is it impossible to do a ‘piggy nose’ after a rhinoplasty using septal extension or columellar strut grafts?

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Q) Is it impossible to do a ‘piggy nose’ if septal extension or columellar strut grafts are used in the nose?

A) Hello, this is Dr. Young-moon Yoo, the representative director of Vibe Plastic Surgery, with a 1-minute plastic surgery tip.

First of all, regardless of the materials or methods used, the nose will become firmer after surgery compared to before. Additionally, the range of motion of the nose tip will decrease.

However, there are differences in firmness, pros, and cons depending on the specific material and surgical method used.

Generally, when surgery is performed using ear cartilage for a columellar strut graft, the texture remains the softest and a slight ‘piggy nose’ movement is possible. However, in terms of supporting strength, you might feel that the ‘straight-line’ projection is somewhat weaker.

On the other hand, when a septal extension is performed using rib cartilage or artificial cartilage, the supporting strength is excellent for a well-projected look, but a ‘piggy nose’ is almost impossible.

Therefore, it is important to choose the cartilage and surgical method based on which result you want to focus on more after surgery, right?

1-minute completion. 1-minute plastic surgery. This was Dr. Young-moon Yoo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it impossible to do a 'pig nose' after nose surgery?

No, a slight 'pig nose' might be possible depending on the materials and surgical method used. However, it is true that regardless of the materials and method used, the nose will become harder and the range of motion of the nasal tip will decrease compared to before the surgery.

What is the feel like when using ear cartilage to build a columellar support?

Yes, when performing surgery using ear cartilage for columellar support grafting, the feel is generally the softest. While this method allows for a slight 'pig nose', you might feel that the extended, straight look of the nasal tip is somewhat weaker in terms of support.

Is a 'pig nose' possible when using costal cartilage or artificial cartilage?

No, a 'pig nose' is almost impossible when columellar extension is performed using costal cartilage or artificial cartilage. Instead, because the support is very good, it has the advantageous benefit of being much more favorable for creating a glamorous, extended nasal tip shape.

How should I choose cartilage material for rhinoplasty?

You should choose based on which outcome you want to focus on after the surgery. If you desire a soft feel and natural movement, ear cartilage is suitable, and if you want strong support and an extended nasal tip shape, costal cartilage or artificial cartilage is suitable.