1, why use costal cartilage?
Costal cartilage can perform multiple functions at the same time, such as shaping the nasal tip bracket, raising the bridge of the nose, filling the root of the alar, and creating double C lines.
The advantage of costal cartilage is an ideal material for nasal tip cartilage scaffold. First of all, the costal cartilage material is sufficient, and the thickness can be controlled when carving. It is an ideal nasal tip bracket for girls with short nasal tip and fleshy nose.
It is said that taking costal cartilage is harmful to health.
The removal of costal cartilage is a very delicate work. Make a 2-3cm incision under the breast contour (female) or on the surface of the seventh costal cartilage, expose the perichondrium, peel off the periosteum, and remove the costal cartilage with the required length (generally 4 cm-5 cm). Note: It's cartilage, not ribs.
Can costal cartilage grow out after it is taken out? The answer is no, because after cartilage is taken out, it will soon be replaced by fibrous connective tissue, which has a certain hardness, which is equivalent to making up for the defects of local cartilage, so it will not affect the function and contour stability of human body. General movement will not be restricted.
3, take such a big cartilage, it will definitely leave a scar.
Will leave a scar, but not obvious. The incision of costal cartilage will be covered by the fold under the breast, and the incision is about 1.5-2cm. The thinner a person is, the smaller the incision is, and the color of the scar will be closer to the skin color and return to the inconspicuous thin line. But remind the babies that if you take costal cartilage, you must pay attention to the protection of the wound and try to make the scar smaller.
Postoperative reminder of costal cartilage: you will feel sore and swollen within 2-3 days after taking out costal cartilage. Don't scratch or touch it. Don't get wet before taking out stitches. Don't do strenuous exercise for a month.
4. The nose will become bigger after it is finished. Was the operation a failure?
After rhinoplasty, the swelling period is within 1 month, the scar hyperplasia period is after 1-3 months, and the stable period is after 3-6 months, which is the normal reaction stage of body healing. After the operation 1 month or so, some babies' noses will obviously become bigger than when the stitches are removed, which is not a failure of the operation. At this time, you need to wait patiently, with moderate aerobic exercise, stretching exercise, lymphatic circulation massage and local hot compress massage on your nose. Usually 3-6 months, it will become more and more beautiful.
Many people are worried about whether there will be sequelae after costal cartilage resection. This kind of worry is unnecessary, because only a short section in the middle of the costal cartilage of the body is removed, and the pleura and even part of the cartilage necessary for the growth of the ribs are preserved, so that the removed space will have a chance of regeneration in the future, so it will not affect the strength of the ribs and any future movement. Any other questions are welcome.