How long is the shelf life of rhinoplasty materials?
Nasal augmentation and plastic surgery has realized the dream of many beauty seekers. Why? Although the nose is not as eye-catching as eyes, the position of the nose actually affects the facial features of people. Try to think about whether we often see foreigners or Xinjiang people and think their facial features are very profound, three-dimensional, and very durable, It is not like the kind that we walk in the crowd without being too noticeable. It is precisely because of this that many people choose to have nose augmentation surgery to make themselves special. However, what worries us more is, can the materials for nose augmentation really be used for life? Do you need to check later?

Generally speaking, the materials used in augmentation rhinoplasty are generally divided into silicone prosthesis, expanded body and autologous cartilage.
1. Augmentation rhinoplasty with silicone prosthesis
Theoretically, this material can be used for life in vivo, but silica gel may appear aging, denaturation and other problems as time goes on. People with individual physiques respond to these changes more strongly, and thus the nose appears Infected When complications occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time to take out the prosthesis.
2. Bulging rhinoplasty
Just like your silicone prosthesis, it will also harden over time, and it is easy to be infected in the long term. Therefore, people who have implants need to go to the hospital regularly for relevant examinations.
3. Augmentation rhinoplasty with autologous cartilage
Autogenous cartilage can achieve the effect of * * maintenance, but the autogenous cartilage will be absorbed by the body tissue. The absorption rate of costal cartilage after transplantation generally does not exceed 5%, while the absorption rate of nasal septal cartilage and ear cartilage can reach 15%. In addition, nasal deformation is more likely to occur after autologous cartilage surgery, so you can't be careless in choosing this method.
Through the above explanation, do you have an answer to "How long is the shelf life of nose augmentation materials?"? Alibang hereby reminds the beauty lovers that they must choose a formal and qualified plastic surgery institution and a responsible plastic surgeon when choosing plastic surgery. At the same time, they should make preparations before and after the surgery, so that the plastic surgery can achieve good results. If you have any questions, you can directly consult our plastic surgery consultants online, and they will give you professional and detailed answers.
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