Natural Rhinoplasty, Using Ear Cartilage to Increase the Height

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Hello, I am Dr. Lee SangKyun, the head of TS Plastic Surgery.

 

I have previously talked about the 6 materials used for rhinoplasty and the 5 angles to consider during surgery, but today I would like to explain in more detail about rhinoplasty using ear cartilage among the various materials.

 

 

Rhinoplasty Using Autologous Cartilage

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Nasal Tip Surgery

 


The most central part of our face is the nose, and the tip of the nose is the most prominent feature. Because it's in the center of the face, the shape of the nose can change the overall impression and because it's protruded, it can be easily exposed to external pressure or stimuli.

The nasal bridge is mainly made of bone, which can be fixed with implants such as silicone, but the tip of the nose is made of cartilage, which requires flexibility in movement, especially since the skin is thin and sensitive, which is why it is safer and more natural to use autologous cartilage, and the septum and auricular cartilage are the two most commonly used.

 

Septal Nasal Tip - Nasal Internal Structure Changes

 

The nasal septum cartilage is the cartilage that forms the lower third of the nose, and it supports the lower part of the nose along with the upper nasal bones.




If the nasal septum is used for tip surgery, it will be harvested and extended to increase the height of the nasal tip.

However, if too much of the septum is harvested, the support for the bridge of the nose may be weakened, resulting in a saddle nose, and if the nasal tip is extended using weak septal cartilage, the height of the tip may decrease over time, or the nasal bridge may curve.

 

Ear Cartilage Used for the Nasal Tip - Add Ear Cartilage to the Nose

 

Rhinoplasty using auricular cartilage is a method of raising the tip of the nose by harvesting auricular cartilage, which does not alter or damage the tip of the nose, but only transplants the cartilage to increase its height, so there are no side effects such as weakened support for the bridge of the nose.

Increasing Height by Adding Auricular Cartilage

Reinforce the nasal tip by adding auricular cartilage to support it, then add auricular cartilage to raise the nasal tip.

Rhinoplasty using auricular cartilage has been performed for centuries, and as more patients seek high, glamorous nose jobs, the use of nasal septum or rib cartilage is increasing, but if you want a natural-looking nose, there's no better material than auricular cartilage.



The Auricular Cartilage Closest to the Natural Nose



Ear cartilage has great elasticity and is slightly rounded, making it a great material for naturalizing or extending the tip of the nose. Because it's autologous, it won't be rejected and won't cause problems like being able to see through it.

Also, because it is a soft elastic cartilage, the shape of the nose tip comes out well, and unlike the septum, which is somewhat stiff, the movement of the tip is soft and natural even after surgery, making it feel closer to the natural nose.

Nasal tip surgery using a septum may also use additional auricular cartilage to extend the tip of the nose or naturalize its shape, and if the septum cartilage is not strong enough, auricular cartilage may be added to strengthen support.


 

BEFORE / AFTER 7 DAY (Non implant Rhinoplasty using Auricular Cartilage)





 

BEFORE/ AFTER 1 MONTH (Rhinoplasty Revision using Auricular Cartilage)

 

If you're worried about bending or drooping, a Natural Nose is perfect for you.

Recently, one of the most common side effects of rhinoplasty is the drooping and bending of the nasal tip. As more people prefer a higher, more fancy nose, the number of nasal tip surgeries using a septum has increased, and in some cases, a septum with a small size and weak strength is used to raise the tip, which seems to be causing these side effects.

The tip of the nose is not a fixed area, but an area that is constantly stressed due to peripheral movements such as opening the mouth or yawning. If the support of the cartilage is weak, or too high, it is bound to bend or drop due to constant exposure to these external pressures.

If you are worried about side effects such as bending or dropping of the nasal tip after rhinoplasty, you may be better suited for a natural nose, which can give you a smarter appearance at a natural height, rather than trying to increase the height of the bridge or tip in a fancy style.

Since septum isn't used for a natural style, it does not matter if you have a small or weak septum, and by using auricular cartilage, you can strengthen the support of the tip of the nose to prevent bending or drooping.

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