Costal cartilage graft in Asian rhinoplasty: surgical techniques

Abstract

Asian rhinoplasty is a very common cosmetic procedure. Many Asians desire a higher nasal bridge, for which they undergo several procedures, including filler injections, implantations and insertion of threads. Surgeons encounter many patients who have had several procedures done on them previously. In this paper, we introduce the use of autologous grafts for Asian rhinoplasty (primary and secondary), and discuss the rib carving techniques and difficulties encountered during harvesting, carving and placements of grafts and how to overcome these problems and prevent complications.