Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty in Korea

Rib cartilage can be advantageous when there isn't enough septal or ear cartilage, or when substantial support is needed due to revision or contracture. Because rib cartilage is relatively abundant, it helps firmly build the support structure of the bridge and tip.

Silicone raises the bridge relatively easily but may carry a risk of a foreign-body sensation or contracture, while rib cartilage is your own tissue, so it has a lower risk of foreign-body reaction and provides strong support, though a harvesting procedure is required. Which method is appropriate depends on the individual nasal condition.

Because the cartilage is harvested through an incision on the lower chest, a scar may form at the incision site. The degree of scarring and recovery pattern vary by individual, and the sutures at the harvest site are removed after about 2 weeks.