Is autologous cartilage rhinoplasty risky?

Autologous cartilage rhinoplasty has a small chance of risk, but as with traditional external implantation, bruising and swelling will occur after the surgery, and the probability of surgical risk depends mainly on the skill of the surgeon. Therefore, it is important to choose a professional surgeon with extensive experience when undergoing surgery. Autologous cartilage is usually used for rhinoplasty, because it belongs to your own tissues, it will not be rejected, and as long as you are satisfied with the result, you can place it in your body for life without removing it. However, the use of autologous cartilage rhinoplasty will be absorbed by the body, the absorption rate is weak, only 2%-3%, professional and experienced doctors in the design of the surgery will take this problem into full consideration, so the absorption will not affect the overall shape of the nose. If the patient needs to undergo a complex rhinoplasty, it is necessary to take autologous cartilage to build a comprehensive nasal scaffolding, usually using silicone or puffer to augment the dorsum of the nose, and applying autologous cartilage to the other parts of the nose. At present, autologous cartilage rhinoplasty has been widely used, because the use of autologous tissue, so there will be no rejection. The autologous cartilage and the soft tissue of the tip of the nose can be fused and grow naturally, and can rebuild the blood circulation quickly. Its texture is softer, and it will not cause the skin to become thin, red and other complications when the tip of the nose is elevated and the tension of the soft tissues is maintained, which makes it quicker, simpler, and safer compared with the previous methods.