Rhinoplasty is one of the most personalized procedures in facial plastic surgery, and one of the most important decisions surgeons make during the operation is choosing the right cartilage source. In modern nose surgery, two of the most commonly used graft materials are rib cartilage and septal cartilage. Each has unique advantages, limitations, and ideal […]

Ethnic rhinoplasty is one of the most specialized fields in facial plastic surgery. Unlike traditional rhinoplasty procedures that often focus on reduction, ethnic rhinoplasty frequently requires augmentation, structural reinforcement, and preservation of ethnic identity. In many complex cases, surgeons rely on rib cartilage grafts to achieve stable, natural-looking, and long-lasting results. But when is rib […]