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RIBFIT™ · rib cartilage

Differences between autologous and donor rib cartilage, how the RIBFIT™ 3D autologous rib-particle implant works, and the recovery process, from the director's answers, videos and articles.

Rib cartilage is used where the nose needs structural support. We focus on common consultation questions: donor-site recovery, checking for calcification, and comparison with donor cartilage.

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Guides

General medical information worth reading before you decide.

Materials

How are rhinoplasty materials selected?

A general comparison of septal, ear and rib cartilage and implants, and the questions that should guide material selection.

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KOWON TV videos

Videos on this topic from the KOWON TV YouTube channel. 51 videos

Video 5 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Implant-free rhinoplasty (Korean original)

Video 23 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage (Korean original)

Video 40 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Revision rhinoplasty (Korean original)

Video 49 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Revision rhinoplasty (Korean original)

Video 51 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage (Korean original)

Video 62 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Recovery (Korean original)

Video 89 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage (Korean original)

Video 96 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage (Korean original)

Blog articles

Articles on this topic from the director's blog. 60 articles

Article 7 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Implant-free rhinoplasty (Korean original)

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Article 10 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Implant-free rhinoplasty (Korean original)

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Article 13 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Deviated nose (Korean original)

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Article 16 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Revision rhinoplasty (Korean original)

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Article 17 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Nasal tip (Korean original)

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Article 19 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage (Korean original)

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Article 23 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage (Korean original)

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Article 29 · RIBFIT™ / rib cartilage · Implant-free rhinoplasty (Korean original)

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Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

Consultation

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The information here is general guidance. Assessment depends on your individual nasal anatomy, so please confirm in a consultation.

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