Nose Revision · Nasal Reconstruction — Is Rib Cartilage Removal Really Possible?
One of the most common questions patients ask when considering revision rhinoplasty is this: “If I remove the rib cartilage, won’t my nose shape be ruined?” This question reflects more than simple curiosity — it carries the fear, anxiety, worry, regret, and the strong desire not to experience failure again, felt only by those who have already undergone nose surgery at least once. Dr. Hwang Kyuseok of Homme & Femme Plastic Surgery understands these patients better than anyone and works to ease their fears…