R U NOSE Plastic Surgery
‘"Structural Stability of the Nose"
Performing rhinoplasty is akin to constructing a solid building.
Creating a physically sturdy and stable structure reduces the possibility of revision surgeries.
Why Autologous Rib Cartilage?
6,7,8 Rib
The Best Material for Rhinoplasty
Autologous rib cartilage, located near the ribs, is primarily taken
from the 6th to 10th ribs for use in rhinoplasty.
Its sufficient length and thickness make it ideal for not only rhinoplasty
but also various reconstructive surgeries.
At RU Plastic Surgery, rib cartilage is harvested and used
via a small 2 cm incision under the breast, ensuring minimal scarring.
The height and quality of a building depend on the materials used in its construction.
Similarly, for rhinoplasty, using strong and durable rib cartilage ensures a sufficiently high and stable nose structure.
Types of Rib Cartilage
Rib cartilage used in rhinoplasty can be divided into:
- Autologous rib cartilage, harvested from the patient’s own ribs
- Donated rib cartilage, taken from another person’s body
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Autologous Rib CartilagePrimarily used in reconstructive surgeries
for the nose and ears. Cartilage harvested from
the patient’s own body is carefully shaped and implanted. -
Donated Rib CartilageHarvested from another person’s body, the cartilage is chemically
processed and sterilized through radiation before being implanted
into the patient’s surgical site.
Autologous Rib Cartilage vs Donated Rib Cartilage
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- Autologous Rib Cartilage
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· Living cartilage integrates with surrounding tissue.
· Low risk of absorption or infection.
· Less chance of post-surgical deformation.
· Can be shaped thinly (within 1mm) and used precisely.
· Available in abundant quantities,
allowing for versatile applications. -
· Adds approximately 15 minutes to surgery time
(for experienced surgeons).· Requires a thin, 2cm incision under the breast.
· The surgical outcome can vary significantly
depending on the surgeon's expertise.
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- VS
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
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- Donated Rib Cartilage
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· Requires no harvesting, reducing surgery time.
· Easy to use, even for beginners.
· Lower risk of complications such as warping
or infection compared to synthetic materials. -
· Higher absorption rate, increasing the likelihood
of post-surgical deformation.· Significant variability in cartilage quality depending
on the product.· Lower cartilage density requires thicker usage.
· Comparatively more susceptible to infections.
