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Rib Open Rhinoplasty

Rib rhinoplasty is a technique that uses the patient’s cartilage. A 3-4-cm. The incision is made beneath the breast to take out 1-2 pieces of cartilage, 2-3-cm. in length, from the patient’s rib.

Ideal for

  • A person with less nasal skin thickness, which causes a non-natural look after silicone implantation, redness due to the thin nose tissue, and a non-shapely nose as desired.  
  • A person with a short or low nasal structure desires a long and high bridge nose, but the ear cartilage is insufficient to support the nasal tip.   
  • A person with an issue after rhinoplasty correction, nasal inflammation and infection, allergy to silicone, and thin nasal skin with a risk of extrusion.

Advantages

  • Reduce inflammation concerns, and infection issues, and prevent extrusion problems.   
  • Obtain a nice nose shape, which gives a more natural look than silicone implantation.    
  • No chance of allergy due to foreign material or silicone since using the patient’s rib cartilage. 

Recovery period

Approximately 1-3 months. 

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Rib Rhinoplasty Process

Consultation

A surgeon analyzes the patient’s face structure.

Choose the nose shape

The patient presents the reference of the desired shape. 

Anesthesia application

Anesthesia is applied by an anesthesiologist. 

Steps

  • Process the incision at the rib and take the rib cartilage before closing the incision.
  • Carve and adjust the cartilage as desired. 
  • Process the incision in the nose to insert the rib cartilage.

Aftercare

A surgeon gives advice and schedules a follow-up.

Preparation Instructions

Pre-surgery

  • inform a surgeon about the health conditions and medicines. 
  • Nothing per Oral (NPO) for at least 8 hours. 
  • No make-up or contact lenses. 
  • Stop smoking and drinking alcoholic drinks.
  • Stop taking vitamins and food supplements.   
  • Be accompanied by a friend or relative.  

Post-surgery

  • Clean the wound following the surgeon’s instructions strictly. Avoid any impact on the rib.
  • See the doctor to clean the wound after 3 days.   
  • After 7-14 days, see the surgeon to remove stitches. 
  • Refrain from hard exercises.
  • Take medicines as prescribed by a surgeon strictly.
  • Observe symptoms closely. Seek medical attention if abnormal symptoms occur. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is rib rhinoplasty safe?

Unless all instructions from a surgeon are complied with, rib rhinoplasty is safe.

It is the patient’s rib cartilage. The incision is made below the breast, and the rib is taken off before carving.

There is no effect on daily life if the patient follows the surgeon’s instructions strictly. 

The resorption of the rib after rhinoplasty is possible through time. Seek medical attention if any unusual conditions arise.