How Much Do You Know About Implant-Free Rhinoplasty?

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This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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One of the plastic surgeries receiving attention recently is

'implant-free rhinoplasty'.

Using only autologous tissue without implants,

it can improve the shape of the nose,

which is why it is highly preferred by many.

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Perhaps for this reason, among those who come to our clinic for a consultation,

rather than undergoing surgery with artificial implants,

many are looking for implant-free options that have fewer side effects.

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What is implant-free rhinoplasty?

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Implant-free rhinoplasty uses autologous tissue.

Generally, septal cartilage harvested from inside your own nose,

ear cartilage that can be harvested from the ear,

costal cartilage harvested from the rib area,

and autologous dermis harvested from the buttocks or behind the ear

are used for this procedure.

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Ear Cartilage

Ear cartilage has characteristics similar to the nasal tip cartilage,

making it the most suitable for creating a natural-looking nasal tip.

Also, because it is harvested from the innermost part behind the ear,

which has almost no functional role,

it does not place a significant burden on the body.

Furthermore, not only does it create a natural shape,

but its movement is also natural, giving a feel similar to the original nose,

and it is a highly preferred autologous tissue

as it can minimize any artificial appearance.

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Septal Cartilage

Septal cartilage is the cartilage located in the center of the inside of the nose.

Because it is harvested from inside the nose,

no separate incisions in other areas are required.

However, the amount of septum that can be harvested varies from person to person,

so if it is difficult to harvest a sufficient amount,

additional artificial implants may be needed.

Therefore, when using this autologous tissue, you must decide

after a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

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Costal Cartilage

After making an incision of about 1.5 to 2 cm on the side of the ribs,

about 3 to 4 cm of the inner cartilage is harvested and used.

It has high support and durability, so it is mainly used to extend the columella

or shape the nose,

and is utilized in low nose, short nose, and revision rhinoplasty.

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Costal cartilage is broadly divided into

autologous costal cartilage and donated costal cartilage.

Autologous costal cartilage literally means

using your own costal cartilage,

and donated costal cartilage refers to donated rib cartilage.

After harvesting the costal cartilage from a human body,

it undergoes sufficient chemical processing

and is processed into a material safe for insertion into the human body.

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Why Choose Vibe for Implant-Free Rhinoplasty?

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✔ Precise analysis and examination through 3D-CT

✔ Surgical planning based on the desired nose shape

✔ Nasal congestion, deviated septum, nasal valve collapse, etc.

Resolving functional issues

✔ Nasal tip line that has fewer side effects and does not droop over time

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Vibe harvests natural cartilage and finely sculpts it

to form a high and natural nasal bridge line,

and the nasal tip does not droop over time,

allowing it to be maintained for a long time with fewer side effects.

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Rhinoplasty results can vary depending on the materials used,

so a careful decision is required.

Since implant-free rhinoplasty uses only autologous tissue,

the surgical plan must be established after checking not only the condition of the nose before surgery

but also the condition of the cartilage.

Therefore, if you are considering implant-free rhinoplasty, we recommend checking if the clinic

is equipped with devices like 3D-CT

and whether the medical staff has abundant clinical experience

before making your decision.

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