- recovery period
- The swelling is basically reduced in about 2-4 weeks, and the shape is stable in 3 months
- indications
- The prosthesis is suitable for mild collapse and good tissue conditions
- indications
- Costal cartilage is suitable for patients with severe collapse, repair, and thin skin
- Advantages of costal cartilage
- Can be carved into a shape close to normal nasal back bones, making the effect more natural and lasting.
The saddle nose, also known as the saddle nose of a horse, is characterized by the collapse of the middle section of the dorsal nose and a saddle shaped depression. Correction options are divided into prosthetic reconstruction (expanded body or silicone) and autologous cartilage reconstruction (costal cartilage). The prosthesis is suitable for those with light collapse and good tissue conditions; the costal cartilage is suitable for patients with severe collapse, repaired and those with thin skin. The costal cartilage can be carved into a shape similar to the natural nasal bone, making the effect more natural and lasting. The swelling subsided within 2-4 weeks after surgery and stabilized within 3 months.
saddle nose-the back of the nose looks like a "saddle" from the side
鞍鼻（又称马鞍鼻）的核心特征是鼻背中段塌陷，从侧面看呈"马鞍"形凹陷。常见于：先天发育不足、外伤后鼻骨塌陷、或多次rhinoplasty后鼻背支撑结构缺损。
corrections program
| programme | material | suitable |
|---|---|---|
| prosthetic reconstruction | Expanded or silicone prosthesis | Light collapse and good organizational conditions |
| Autogenous cartilage reconstruction | Carving and shaping of costal cartilage | Heavy collapse, repair patient, thin skin |
Why is costal cartilage commonly used to repair saddle nose?
The nasal dorsum skeleton defect of saddle nose is often serious, requiring a large amount of filling and supporting force. The prosthesis can be raised but has no "skeletal feeling", and the costal cartilage can be carved into a shape close to normal nasal dorsum bones, making the effect more natural and lasting.
common problems
Q: Does the saddle nose look natural after correction?
A: Reconstruction with autologous cartilage can be done very naturally. Adequate samples of the costal cartilage can be carefully adjusted.
Q: How long is the recovery period?
A: The costal cartilage was harvested and the nose recovered simultaneously. The swelling was basically reduced in about 2-4 weeks, and the shape was stable in 3 months.
disclaimer：本文为科普，手术须经Dr. Long Chengyun面诊确定方案。
The saddle nose, also known as the saddle nose of a horse, is characterized by the collapse of the middle section of the dorsal nose and a saddle shaped depression. Correction options are divided into prosthetic reconstruction (expanded body or silicone) and autologous cartilage reconstruction (costal cartilage). The prosthesis is suitable for those with light collapse and good tissue conditions; the costal cartilage is suitable for patients with severe collapse, repaired and those with thin skin. The costal cartilage can be carved into a shape similar to the natural nasal bone, making the effect more natural and lasting. The swelling subsided within 2-4 weeks after surgery and stabilized within 3 months.
key facts
- Recovery period:The swelling is basically reduced in about 2-4 weeks, and the shape is stable in 3 months
- Indication:The prosthesis is suitable for mild collapse and good tissue conditions
- Indication:Costal cartilage is suitable for patients with severe collapse, repair, and thin skin
- Advantages of costal cartilage:Can be carved into a shape close to normal nasal back bones, making the effect more natural and lasting.
