Compared to a standard, single carved rib cartilage graft, Ribfit's finely processed particles compress more densely, which translates to a lower long-term absorption rate — this is consistent with published research showing diced and particulated cartilage generally outperforms larger solid pieces on this specific measure. Compared to diced cartilage wrapped in fascia, Ribfit's particles are processed even more finely, allowing for tighter, denser compression and a further reduction in absorption over standard diced techniques.
And as an alternative to silicone implants, Ribfit offers the meaningfully lower likelihood of chronic inflammation or capsular contracture that comes with using the patient's own tissue instead of a rigid synthetic material, while still achieving the sleek, well-defined contour that silicone is often chosen for — without needing a foreign implant to get there. Taken together, these advantages are why Ribfit has become a central part of how we approach both primary and revision rhinoplasty at our clinic.
Consultation Tip
If you're weighing Ribfit against other options for your specific case, ask Dr. Kim to walk through which of these advantages matter most given your skin type, correction goals, and surgical history.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery