Use of grafts (Tissue transplant) In reconstructive nose surgery
In medical science and in the surgical process, graft refers to the transfer of tissue from one area of the body to another area. This tissue transfer can be done from another person's body. In reconstructive rhinoplasty, in most cases, it is necessary to use a graft and remove cartilage tissue for transplanting to the nose.. Graft has nothing to do with small or big nose, and if needed, graft is also used in small noses. According to the surgeon's assessment of the patient's body, three areas have the possibility of cartilage tissue transfer to the nose, which we will continue to examine the use of grafts in nasal reconstructive surgery..
سپتوم (The Middle blade of the nose)
The surgeon generally tries to transfer the cartilage from the septum or middle nasal septum. Because the probability of absorbing this cartilage in the body is very low. But in most cases, the cartilages of this area have been removed in the primary surgery. And the surgeon has to transfer cartilage from other areas.
Ear
After the septum, removal of cartilage from the ear is the most common technique in grafting. By making a small incision in the back of the ear, the surgeon removes some cartilage from this area. It should be said that this work is done without any change in the appearance of the ear.
Ribs
Sometimes, depending on the surgeon's diagnosis, cartilage is transferred to the nose through the ribs. In this method, a small incision is made under the breast and then the required amount of cartilage is removed from this area.
When does the surgeon use prosthesis for restoration?
When the surgeon cannot use the cartilages of the nasal septum to strengthen the cartilages. and solve the problems of the nose, and the cartilage of the ear and rib area is not suitable for repair in terms of tissue thickness, curvature and deformity, he will use prosthesis or artificial cartilage.
Prostheses used for nose correction are made of silicone. And they are offered in the market with different qualities and brands. If the quality of these prostheses is not suitable, the body will be susceptible to infection. The importance of choosing a good nose surgeon can also be seen at this stage. If the doctor is skilled in his work, he will place quality prostheses in a healthy bed of tissue in the body.
How long after primary rhinoplasty can I have reoperation?
The best time to repair is when the initial wounds and scars are completely healed and gone. For this reason, you must be patient after the initial operation. To determine the final shape of the nose and heal wounds. Sometimes, due to the swelling and inflammation caused by the surgery, the patient thinks that the nose was not operated well and has defects. While with the passage of time and the healing of wounds and the reduction of swellings, defects are no longer observed.
Most Iranian plastic surgery specialists believe that bony noses after 1 years and fleshy noses after 2 Sal can judge the final shape of their nose. In fact, the swelling of the nose disappears after this period, and the previous surgical wounds are completely healed.
Dr Behnam khorami
Isfahan nose surgeon
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