It is generally agreed that autologous tissue is the material of choice for the rhinoplasty. Alloplastic materials are inherently subject to risks of bacterial infection, extrusion, migration and other problems. However, it is often overly emphasized or exaggerated for the risks of alloplastic materials by experts. Complications from alloplastic implants in rhinoplasty may decrease with… [Read More]
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Auricular Cartilage in Revision Rhinoplasty
ABSTRACT Revision rhinoplasty is a challenge in reconstruction to the rhinoplasty surgeon, both in the techniques of repair and the choice of implant material for augmentation grafting. Often, patients seeking revision or reconstructive rhinoplasty have previously undergone septoplasty with sacrifice of major amounts of septal cartilage. These situations confront the surgeon with the need for… [Read More]