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Cartilage Chips in Rhinoplasty
Fazil Apaydin1, Rodrigo Fortunato Fernández-Pellón Garcia2, Fetih Furkan Sahin3
1Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ege University Medical Faculty, Izmir, Turkey.
Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|February 10, 2022
Summary
Cartilage chips offer an effective method for camouflage and augmentation in rhinoplasty procedures. This technique helps improve aesthetic outcomes by addressing deep radix, depressions, and graft visibility.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Rhinoplasty frequently requires cartilage grafts for structural support and aesthetic enhancement.
- Achieving optimal camouflage and augmentation in rhinoplasty can be challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of cartilage chips for camouflage and augmentation in rhinoplasty.
- To assess the application and outcomes of cartilage chips in various nasal regions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 64 patients undergoing rhinoplasty (2014-2019).
- Cartilage chips ( <0.5 mm thickness) used for radix, key area, supratip, and tip augmentation.
- Chips sourced from septal, rib, and ear cartilage; some mixed with cartilage dust.
Main Results:
- Cartilage chips applied to radix (25), middle vault (37), supratip (32), and tip (12).
- Used for dorsal augmentation in fascia (3 cases).
- Minor complications (irregularities) occurred in 3 cases.
Conclusions:
- Cartilage chips are a versatile and effective tool for camouflage and augmentation in rhinoplasty.
- This technique aids in concealing grafts and addressing contour deficits.
