What is rib nose? What is rib nose?

Nowadays, there are more and more ways to make a nose, and there are more and more names for it. So what is a rib nose? As the name suggests, a rib nose uses ribs to pad the nose, which is a relatively good material.

What does rib nose mean?

A rib nose refers to a flat nose without a three-dimensional impression. A three-dimensional face will look more beautiful and make us look more elegant, because the flattest part of an oriental face is the nose. If a nose can be beautiful and high, it will make us look more beautiful. Now there are more and more rhinoplasty techniques. Rib nose surgery can completely change the deformed shape of the nose, that is, to perform plastic surgery on the nose part to achieve a three-dimensional effect.

Why choose rib cartilage

◎The amount of rib cartilage tissue is sufficient. It can be used for patients who require nasal dorsum elevation, nasal tip and columella extension at the same time. Especially for patients who need secondary or multiple nasal repairs, rib cartilage rhinoplasty is an excellent choice.

◎ Rib cartilage is highly plastic. As a cartilage tissue, it not only has a certain hardness, but is also very flexible. It can be carved into an ideal shape, length, thickness and curvature at will, and can be made into nose tips of different sizes and shapes. The postoperative feel is natural and the effect is realistic. ◎ Rib cartilage is widely used. It can be made into a beautiful nose bridge and nose tip, and can also be used to lengthen the nose. It can be made into a columella support rod, alar cartilage and a membrane to fill the nose depression, etc.

◎ Rib cartilage is an active material. It is easy to survive even without blood vessels, will not be rejected, has a low absorption rate in the human body, will not penetrate the skin, and has good compatibility with the nose.

How many days to remove stitches after rib nose surgery

Compared with prosthetic rhinoplasty, rib cartilage rhinoplasty requires an additional cartilage harvesting operation, which is relatively more damaging to the body. Generally speaking, it takes about 7 days for rib cartilage rhinoplasty to heal and remove the stitches, and about 30 days for the swelling to basically subside. It may take 90-180 days to fully recover naturally. Of course, everyone's physique is different, the degree of damage to the nose during surgery is different, etc., and the length of recovery time after surgery also varies from person to person.

Which is better, rib cartilage or ear cartilage?

The first choice is definitely rib cartilage. Ear cartilage has a soft texture and a high absorption rate, and can easily become a one-year disposable nose. Rib cartilage has a more suitable texture, sufficient quantity, the lowest absorption rate, and a better shaping effect.