What are the side effects of using ribs to make a nose?

Rib nose is a type of rhinoplasty that has only become popular in recent years. In the past few years, more people chose to use ear cartilage for rhinoplasty. So, does rib nose have any disadvantages? Let’s take a look today!

Disadvantages of using ribs to make noses

The rate of late deformation of costal cartilage is about 10% for Chinese women and higher for men. Once deformed, a second surgery is necessary for correction. Generally, it tends to stabilize in about a year and a half. After the deformation, it will be much better after removal and correction, but it does not mean that it will not be deformed. Costal cartilage itself is curved. Even if it is artificially corrected at the time, it will return to its original shape later because the cartilage itself has memory. Therefore, costal cartilage will definitely deform, and even after 50 years, technology still cannot completely solve this problem. In addition to deformation, trauma is also a reason that prevents people from loving it. Even if it recovers very well in the later stage, the scars on the ribs cannot be completely invisible.

The difference between ear cartilage and rib cartilage

1. Ear cartilage is soft and easily absorbed, so it can be used to pad the tip of the nose;

2. The rib cartilage is hard enough and has enough material and support, so it can be used to support the columella, etc.

What factors affect the effect of rhinoplasty?

1. If you randomly choose a small clinic without business license to perform prosthetic rhinoplasty, the effect may not be as good as that of a professional plastic surgery hospital.

2. Daily care also has a great impact on the effect of prosthetic rhinoplasty. If you do not take good care of yourself after the operation, it may delay the recovery of the surgical incision and even cause inflammation and swelling of the nose, which will affect the effect of the rhinoplasty.

Things to note after rhinoplasty surgery

Do not let the wound come into contact with water after surgery, and apply ointment. Apply ice compress for three days after surgery. The duration of ice compress depends on personal tolerance. Do not apply it to the point of frostbite, which will cause greater damage. Start hot compress after three days. Please pay attention to the temperature of hot compress to avoid burns. Avoid irritating foods within one week, such as: tobacco, alcohol, tea, coffee, peppers, etc. Also try to avoid seafood to prevent allergic symptoms caused by staleness. Do not do strenuous exercise after surgery to prevent bleeding. Remove the stitches and return for a checkup one week after surgery. Keep the tip of the nose clean after surgery to avoid complications such as infection; avoid getting the surgical site in contact with water within one week after tip plastic surgery.