Finely Diced Cartilage Graft

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Dr. Paul Nassif performs a Finely Diced Cartilage Graft during his Rhinoplasty surgery.

The nose is the center of the face and symmetry is of utmost importance for facial harmony and balance. All noses have minor asymmetries, but depressions and dents on the nose can be filled for an improved aesthetic
result. Some health care professionals advocate using synthetic fillers to smooth these irregularities.

The synthetic materials are not without risks, including damaging the nasal skin, and they are a temporary. During rhinoplasty, cartilage may be harvested from the septum, ears, or rib. These have been traditionally carved to mimic the native nasal cartilage to aid in the support and reconstruction of the nose. Currently, we can also dice the cartilage into a semi-gelatinous consistency. This finely diced cartilage can be placed in a syringe and it can be injected in the nose in
the same fashion as a filler through a small incision. It is an excellent option for filling depressions and in the delicate refinements of the nose to achieve symmetry or to augment the dorsum or tip. It has the benefit of being native tissue and eliminates the risk of an allergic or inflammatory
reaction one may get after a filler and it is a permanent option in filling depressions of the nose.

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[drpaulnassif]

Hello,

Diced cartilage is placed in the nose almost like a filler, and will not shift over time. Diced cartilage is great for augmentation of the dorsum, lateral nasal wall, depressions, and tip contouring. Thank you for the question, and good luck.

Dr. Nassif

[spastic505]

This procedure is originally called "Turkish Delight grafts". Just throwing it out there.

[Taotrac]

Dr. Nassif, if you wouldn't mind talking about it, how does this diced cartilage go on to stay firm and in place in the nose without shifting or becoming shapeless? It would seem that the nose requires structures that look more like the native bones and shapes in the nose, rather than a general filling of the area *same with nasal fillers*, so is this a technique that is only used for special cases or is it used for most surgeries? Thanks for any info!

[XOalakanaXO]

Dr. Nassif, could you please post a video on your medical school/residency experience and advice you have for students deciding on a career involving plastic/re-constructive surgery? I would appreciate it so much. Thank you for your time and consideration.