The disadvantages of autologous rib augmentation rhinoplasty are mainly the many trauma sites. Before surgery, cartilage needs to be removed from the rib, and then transplanted into the nose. After surgery, there will be swelling, which requires a certain amount of time to recover, and may leave scars. However, there are also advantages of autologous rib augmentation rhinoplasty. After the cartilage survives, there will be no rejection phenomenon.
1. Autologous rib augmentation rhinoplasty requires removing the rib from the chest, which inevitably increases trauma. Although the rib is autologous tissue, some people cannot completely survive after autologous tissue transplantation, and part of the rib may be absorbed, which will not achieve the rhinoplasty effect.
2. There are risks of bleeding and infection after conventional rhinoplasty surgery when using rib cartilage. Once these occur, it is often necessary to remove the rib cartilage or perform hemostasis and other operations.
3. According to a large amount of clinical surgery data, there is a certain degree of bone absorption in rib augmentation rhinoplasty surgery. Cartilage absorption may occur in the cartilage transplant area, especially when there is chronic inflammation or poor wound healing at the transplant site.
4. The amount of cartilage in the ear is limited, which is not suitable for people who need reoperation. Cartilage from other parts can be used instead.
