Should I use cadaver rib for revision rhinoplasty?

Revision rhinoplasty is a complex surgery that frequently requires additional cartilage for grafting purposes. If septal cartilage has already been utilized from the original rhinoplasty surgery to correct a deviated septum there may be insufficient cartilage for grafts during revision rhinoplasty.

Other options for additional cartilage are ear and rib cartilage. Ear cartilage is a weaker…