Revision Rhinoplasty Using Glued Diced Costal Cartilage Shaped With Mold for Management of Complicated Silicone Rhinoplasty

Abstract

Background: Complicated silicone nose is a common clinical problem. Selection of replacement material for revision dorsal augmentation is a challenging task.

Objectives: The authors presented their experience in the use of molded glued diced cartilage graft (GDCG) for revision rhinoplasty in patients who had complicated silicone augmentation.

Methods: The authors performed a retrospective review of the medical records of 28 patients who underwent silicone implant removal and revision dorsal augmentation with costal cartilage at a tertiary center between February 1, 2018, and February 28, 2022. Patient demographics, surgical technique, anthropometric measurements, and complication data were retrieved and analyzed. Aesthetic outcome scoring and anthropometric measurements were performed.

Results: Twenty-eight patients (9 males and 19 females) who underwent revision rhinoplasty with augmentation were reviewed. The principal indication for revision was cosmetic dissatisfaction. Mean postoperative follow-up duration was 18.3 months. All patients had revision dorsal augmentation with molded GDCG. Other key surgical techniques include the use of caudal septal extension and extended spreader and tip grafts. The majority of the patients were judged to have good or excellent outcomes (91.1%). There were significant percentage increases in dorsal height, radix height, nasal length, and nasal tip projection (2.78%, 2.26%, 7.53%, and 2.40%, respectively; P < .05) and reduction of nasal axis deviation of 1.15° (P < .05) postoperatively. Two patients had postoperative complications, including infection and cosmetic dissatisfaction.

Conclusions: Revision rhinoplasty following unsuccessful silicone augmentation is commonly encountered in the Asian population. Molded GDCG for revision dorsal augmentation is a reliable option that delivers good to excellent aesthetic outcomes with acceptable complication rates.