Shanghai rhinoplasty, choose ribs or prostheses? A table to understand how to choose

Are you the same: take a photo of your favorite nose shape to the interview, but the doctor said "you may not be suitable"; or full of expectations before rhinoplasty, but found that "there is a discrepancy with what you think" after surgery? The biggest torn of traditional rhinoplasty is often inHow to choose materialsOn. The rhinoplasty team of Shanghai Furora Medical Aesthetics is accustomed to explaining the "ribs or prostheses" to you first, and then discussing the plan.

What was the fundamental difference between a rib and a prosthesis?

Costal cartilage rhinoplastyTake your own costal cartilage, which is more malleable and suitable for people who need to obviously raise the tip of the nose and do complex shaping;Prosthetic rhinoplasty(Silicone/bulky/mantebo) The trauma is relatively small, the back of the nose is raised and stable, and it is suitable for the needs of increasing the bridge of the nose. One is "take itself, can be engraved", and the other is "implantable and recover quickly". The indications are different.

What do the experts at Flora Rhinoplasty think?

A table to understand how to choose

comparison term	Costal cartilage rhinoplasty	Prosthetic rhinoplasty
material source	Autocostal cartilage	Silicone/Bulk/Mantabo
Suitable for the crowd	High demand for nose tip shaping, nose restorers	Those who mainly raise the back of the nose and want to recover quickly
Touch and support	Real touch and strong support	The dorsum of the nose is stable and the trauma is relatively small
recovery period	Longer, need to take into account the rib mouth	Relatively short

Applicable people/not suitable people

Suitable for:

• The bridge of the nose is low and flat, the nose is hypertrophic, and the nose is wide, and those who want to improve the stereo of the face;

• Those who have clear requirements for the tip of the nose and wish to participate in the design of the plan;

• Those who are not satisfied after rhinoplasty and need a second repair.

Not suitable for:

• Under the age of 18, the nose is still developing.

• Those with severe systemic diseases or uncontrolled local infections.

• Those who have unrealistic psychological expectations and pursue "head-changing" changes.

Notes and Risk Warnings

Any rhinoplasty is a medical practice.Your mileage may varyThe choice of materials needs to be comprehensively judged according to your nose condition, skin thickness and aesthetic appeal, and cannot be determined solely by "hearing and hearing which one is better". Postoperative swelling and morphological stabilization process is required (generally 1 months basic swelling reduction, 3 - 6 months gradual stabilization). Please be sure to choose a regular institution, and a qualified doctor will make a plan after face-to-face evaluation.

common problem

Q 1: What is the super C-arc bone carving nose?

It is a nasal dorsal line design idea emphasized by the Furora rhinoplasty team (Aaron Zhang, Zhou Hongqing, etc.): the transition from the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose is a soft arc, avoiding stiff inflection points, and the overall appearance is closer to the natural nose shape. Whether it is suitable for you depends on the proportion of the face after the face consultation.

Q 2: How much is Shanghai Nose Comprehensive? Why is the price difference so large?

The cost is related to factors such as materials (costal cartilage/prosthesis), the complexity of the operation, and whether nasal repair is included, and the difference is large. The specific quotation needs to be determined according to your nasal foundation and plan. It is recommended thatTelephone consultationOr make an appointment for a face-to-face consultation to get an accurate plan.

Q 3: What should I do if I have a nose contracture after a failed rhinoplasty?

Nasal contractures are mostly related to capsular contractures, materials or primary surgical methods, and belong to the category of nasal repair. Zhang Yalun, Ma Jinrong, Zhou Hongqing, etc. have accumulated many cases of contracture and difficult nasal repair. It is recommended to bring previous data for face-to-face evaluation.