Rhinoplasty Q&A
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What techniques are used for a natural nose bridge (dorsum)?
A natural-looking bridge starts with matching the augmentation material to the patient's own skin thickness and existing bone structure, rather than…
Primary Rhinoplasty TechniquesRead answer →What materials are used to build the nasal bridge?
The most common materials are the patient's own cartilage — taken from the nasal septum, the ear, or the rib, depending on how much is needed — and, less…
Primary Rhinoplasty TechniquesRead answer →Is silicone implant rhinoplasty still commonly used?
Silicone implants are still used in rhinoplasty today, but they're used more selectively than in the past, as cartilage-based techniques have become the…
Primary Rhinoplasty TechniquesRead answer →Open vs. closed rhinoplasty — which is better for me?
Both approaches access the same underlying structures — the difference is where the incisions are made.
Primary Rhinoplasty TechniquesRead answer →How long does a typical primary rhinoplasty surgery take?
A straightforward primary rhinoplasty using cartilage from the nose alone typically takes around 2-3 hours.
Primary Rhinoplasty TechniquesRead answer →Autologous tissue can raise the nasal bridge — so how do dermal grafts, diced cartilage and rib cartilage particle implants differ?
In my previous post, I explained that nasal bridge materials fall broadly into two groups: silicone and autologous tissue.
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