Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a method of using 100% autologous rib cartilage to rectify the bridge of the nose, nose tip and nasal cylinder. This method is suitable for cases of artificial cartilage allergies, nose with many defects or nose structure severely damaged by broken surgery.
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What is rhinoplasty?
Nasal cartilage lift is one of the popular rhinoplasty methods . This method uses autologous rib cartilage to create a slim, natural and harmonious silhouette. Rib cartilage has an ideal soft, curved, easy to adjust, so it is often chosen to replace in case of artificial lift cartilage allergy.
In addition, rib nose cartilage is also considered for those who have corrected the nose with coronary cartilage, temporal muscle cartilage and septal cartilage. Since the removal of rib cartilage (usually ribs number 6, 7 and 8) requires general anesthesia, the risks and complications are also higher than taking autologous cartilage at other locations.
Therefore, before lifting the ribs, doctors need to check the health thoroughly to make sure the client is qualified for surgical intervention. Because of using 100% autologous cartilage, nose lift cartilage can limit some of the shortcomings of Korean rhinoplasty (lifting with completely artificial cartilage) such as rejection reaction, red balloon tip, nose shrink after a certain amount of time.
Subject should – should not lift nasal cartilage
Nasal cartilage lift uses 100% autologous cartilage to create cylinders, nasal bridge and tip of nose. This method is suitable for the following cases:
- People who want to improve nose shape completely with autologous cartilage, do not want to use artificial cartilage (because in cases of using ear cartilage, muscle cartilage must be combined with artificial cartilage)
- People with weak nose pillars, upturned nose, short nose wants to lengthen the tip of the nose
- The person is deviated from the septum, the nose is curved
- People who have performed rhinoplasty but are not satisfied with the results or the nose has had constriction complications should conduct re-surgery
Although it has a high aesthetic effect, but the nasal cartilage lift is not performed for the following subjects:
- People under 18 years old
- Pregnant and lactating women
- Women are in the menstrual period
- People with blood clotting disorders, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases
In addition, people with fever and other inflammatory diseases are also not allowed to perform a nose lift. In this case, the doctor will delay the surgery until the client has completely treated the disease.
Standard rib nose lift procedure
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a complex rhinoplasty technique that requires doctors to be highly skilled and skilled. Compared with Korean rhinoplasty and cartilage-coated rhinoplasty, this method takes longer and the process is relatively complicated.
Nasal cartilage lift takes place as follows:
Step 1: Examination and consultation
Before the surgical intervention, the doctor will examine and evaluate the client’s nose condition. Then, based on defects to come up with a suitable treatment plan. During the consultation, customers have discussions for doctors to answer questions about costs, surgical procedures and some related issues.
Step 2: Physical examination and testing
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a complex nose correction technique that requires general anesthesia to remove the rib cartilage from the body. Therefore, the client must have a physical exam and perform some necessary tests.
To ensure safety, should proactively inform doctors about health status, medical history, drug history, … For those at high risk, the doctor will suggest alternative solutions or delay surgery to ensure safety.
Step 3: Measure the structure of the nose
Nasal cartilage lift interferes to the entire nasal structure (nasal pillars, nasal bridge and tip). Therefore, for the nose after shaping to become elegant, slim and harmonious, the doctor will measure the ratio of the nose, thereby determining the width and length of the rib cartilage to be used.
Step 4: Proceed to get rib cartilage
After general anesthesia, the doctor will make a small incision about 2-3cm below the breast. After that, the self-rib cartilage was taken and the wound was sutured. The incision was performed under the breast to ensure the aesthetics and limit the future scarring.
After taking the rib cartilage out of the body, the doctor will conduct orthopedic cartilage, proportional cutting before lifting the nose.
Step 5: Raise the nose with autologous rib cartilage
The doctor will make a small incision in the nasal cylinder, then remove the skin tissue, creating a space to put the lifting cartilage into the pillar and bridge of the nose. Then, the doctor will shape the nose according to the pre-calculated proportions and sew the wound with surgical thread.
Step 6: Monitoring the health
After lifting the rib cartilage nose, the customer is transferred to the postoperative recovery room to monitor the health status and promptly handle if any complications arise. After your health has stabilized, your doctor will guide you on medication and home care to limit inflammation, prevent scarring and help your nose build a beautiful, natural form.
Step 7: Visiting by appointment
After about 10 days, customers need to go to the beauty center for thread cutting and re-examination. To be on the safe side, your doctor usually requires regular follow-up visits during the first few months after your nose lift to assess the speed of recovery and if any problems arise.
Care after lifting rib cartilage nose
After lifting rib cartilage nose, the wound needs time to completely recover. Therefore, you should follow the instructions of your doctor to reduce swelling and pain, prevent complications and help your nose to form the most beautiful, natural form.
How to care for the nose after lifting with autologous rib cartilage:
- During the first 3-5 days, the nasal area will appear swollen and painful. This is a normal physiological reaction and is not a manifestation of postoperative complications at all. For pain relief, you can use anti-edema and pain relievers as directed by your doctor.
- In addition, it is necessary to regularly use anti-scarring drugs and antibiotics to limit keloids and prevent infection in the wound.
- Completely rest at home for at least 3 days after surgery.
- Perform the dressing change as directed by your doctor.
- The secretions and blood in the nasal cavity can flow back down the throat and cause discomfort. Therefore, you should rinse your mouth with warm salt water or antibacterial mouthwash every 2 hours for the first 1-3 days.
- Do not wash your face, use cosmetics and makeup until the wound is completely healed.
- Avoid lying on your side after lifting your nose. This can cause the bridge of the nose to be crooked, skewed, and unnatural.
- Abstain from foods and drinks that easily cause keloids and itchy incisions such as seafood, sticky foods, chicken, peanuts, beef, … In addition, should limit beer, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco. Because cigarette smoke and these beverages can slow wound healing and increase the risk of infection.
- Do not wear glasses, saunas, swim and exercise for at least 4 weeks after surgery.
Nasal cartilage complications?
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty uses 100% autologous cartilage, so almost no rejection response like traditional rhinoplasty methods. However, most cosmetic methods have potential risks and complications – especially when performed in poor-quality beauty facilities, doctors are not qualified and do not guarantee sterility.
In some cases, nasal cartilage lift can cause the following complications:
- Inflammation, necrosis (often caused by improper care or done in poor quality facilities)
- The nose is twisted, less natural
- Nose is too high, nose shape is not suitable for facial structure (mainly due to professional skills of doctors)
Most cosmetic surgery methods have potential risks and complications after surgery. However, you can limit this situation by choosing a reputable cosmetic facility, taking care of according to the instructions and seeing a doctor as soon as abnormal symptoms appear.
How much does it cost to lift nose cartilage?
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a complicated rhinoplasty method that requires the operator to have a team of experienced doctors, trained in general anesthesia and have expertise in cosmetic plastic surgery. In addition, cosmetic facilities must meet the requirements for absolutely sterile machinery, equipment and operating rooms.
Therefore, the cost of rhinoplasty is often much higher than other rhinoplasty methods. According to the survey, this method costs about 65 – 90,000,000 VND during the first surgery. For customers who need to lift the nose cartilage broken and need re-surgery, the cost can be up to 100 – 130,000,000 VND.
In addition, the actual cost of nasal cartilage augmentation depends on the following factors:
- Implementation basis
- Workmanship and reputation of doctors
- Number of surgeries
- Some costs incurred (complications occur, done in combination with some other orthodontic methods, …)
Should not lift the ribs cartilage nose? Advantages – Limitations
Currently, there are many methods of rhinoplasty. Therefore, choosing the right solution is really not easy. If you are wondering whether or not to perform a nasal cartilage lift, you can weigh the advantages and disadvantages of this method.
Advantages:
- Because of using 100% autologous cartilage, it has a high degree of compatibility, which can limit allergies and rejection reactions like when using artificial cartilage.
- The tip of the nose is not shiny red, exposed like traditional rhinoplasty methods
- Corrects the whole nose shape, fixes the bad nose shape and has many defects – even a crooked nose, deviated due to failed nose lift
Limit:
- The cost is much higher than other rhinoplasty methods
- Must take the rib cartilage should be more dangerous than lifting the nose with ear cartilage or septum cartilage
- It takes a long time to do this and it takes a long time to recover
Based on the advantages and disadvantages of rib cartilage rhinoplasty, you can consider and choose a method suitable for nasal defects, preferences and financial capacity. In addition, you should talk with a specialist to evaluate the nasal structure and advise the best solution.
Some things to know when lifting nasal cartilage
Before performing rib cartilage rhinoplasty, you need to know some of the following issues to be able to choose the most suitable beauty solution.
1.Noilic rib nose lift is permanent?
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty uses 100% autologous cartilage, so it can maintain long-term results compared to other methods. In benign atopic people, cartilage itself is able to stabilize well and can give a lasting effect. However, in order to maintain long-term results, it is necessary to have proper care and regular re-exams for the doctor to assess the condition of the nose and give useful advice.
In some cases, a nasal cartilage lift may not be effective for life. However, compared with cartilage-coated rhinoplasty , Korean rhinoplasty, this method has a long-term and more stable effect.
2. Is it painful to lift nose cartilage?
Nasal cartilage lift is an invasive cosmetic method. Therefore, this method can be painful 2 – 3 days after surgery. However, you can completely control the pain with a cold compress and medication as directed by your doctor.
3. How long does it take to lift nose cartilage to heal and be beautiful?
After lifting the rib cartilage nose, the nasal area tends to be swollen, red and painful in the first 1-5 days. In the next 7-10 days, the nose will reduce the swelling phenomenon, but still slightly painful swelling. From day 15 – 30, the nose begins to stabilize, up to form and the swelling and pain completely ceases.
However, the recovery time depends on the location and the care regime of each person. In order for the nose to heal quickly and get a beautiful form, it is advisable to take proper care and regular check-ups according to the doctor’s appointment.
Note before raising the rib nose cartilage
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is a solution for people with bad nose shape, many defects, nose is crooked and severely damaged by broken surgery. However, before interfering with this method, you should note the following issues:
- The choice of the performing facility is the most important factor that affects almost the results after the aesthetic. Therefore, it is advisable to consider carefully before choosing the address to perform nasal cartilage lift.
- Absolutely follow the instructions of the doctor after the nose lift to limit risks and complications and help the nose to form a beautiful, natural form. In addition, if any abnormal signs appear during recovery, it is advisable to notify your doctor for prompt examination and handling.
- Should choose nose shape suitable for facial structure to bring natural and harmonious beauty. Avoid running in a fixed pattern and perform rhinoplasty according to the “golden ratio”. These nose shapes are usually only suitable for sharp and attractive faces, not suitable for round faces of Vietnamese women.
- Be honest in reporting health status, allergy history and medication history to ensure safety during and after surgery.
- The nose can form and the soreness completely goes away after 1-2 months. However, in order for the nose shape to be stable and maintain the long-term aesthetic effect, you should avoid heavy activities and limit direct impact on the nasal area after performing the nasal cartilage lift.
- Periodic examination according to the doctor’s appointment to assess the condition of the nose and treat early if complications arise.
Rib cartilage rhinoplasty is one of the most popular rhinoplasty methods. This method can overcome many shortcomings in the nasal area, bringing an elegant and slim nose shape. However, you should equip the necessary knowledge and be cautious in choosing the execution site to minimize complications, risks and ensure aesthetic effectiveness.
