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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The use of crushed cartilage grafts for camouflage and contouring in rhinoplasty
Disclosure: The authors have nothing to disclose. Keywords (4-8): Rhinoplasty, crushed cartilage, camouflage grafts, rhinoplasty augmentation, tip grafts Abstract Crushed cartilage grafts are a valuable option for slight augmentation and camouflage in rhinoplasty. In this chapter we describe our technique for preparing crushed cartilage in a systematic way as well as a classification system for… [Read More]