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Is an MRI safe to get if I have cartilage or an implant from rhinoplasty in my nose?

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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.

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Yes — both cartilage grafts, including the autologous rib cartilage used in techniques such as KOWON's Ribfit, and the standard silicone implants used in rhinoplasty are MRI-compatible materials, meaning a scan presents no risk connected to your nose job.

It's still a good habit to mention your surgical history to the MRI technician beforehand. That's simply routine medical disclosure, not a sign that these particular materials pose any real safety issue in the scanner.

Consultation Tip

Keep a note of exactly which material — rib cartilage, septal cartilage, or silicone — was used in your rhinoplasty, so you can answer an MRI technician's questions precisely.

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What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.

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