What are the methods of rhinoplasty?

Most candidates for rhinoplasty have a low nasal dorsum, and sometimes the tip of the nose is poorly shaped, requiring comprehensive rhinoplasty. The most common concern of patients before surgery is the type of prosthetic material to be used, and the choice of material is usually determined by the different conditions of each patient. Usually, the choice of material depends on each patient’s different situation. The principle of choosing the material should be that it can be completely removed after implantation or can be completely degraded in the body. For a simple low nasal dorsum, silicone or PTFE implants, or hyaluronic acid injections can be considered. For complex saddle nose deformity with rounded nasal tip, autologous cartilage or autologous bone graft is needed. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages. Medical silicone prosthesis has been used in the clinic for many years, the advantages are stable performance, little irritation, moderate texture, easy to carve and shape, and can be stored in the body for a long time. The disadvantage is that for the thin skin on the back of the nose, it has light transmission. The advantage of PTFE material is easy to shape, filling and surrounding tissue healing, natural appearance. The disadvantage is that once infected, it is difficult to remove. The advantages of hyaluronic acid are minimally invasive injection, fast recovery, natural shape, and complete degradation. The disadvantage is that the effect can only be maintained for 6-8 months. In conclusion, adequate communication to achieve a personalized surgical plan is an effective way to obtain satisfactory results.