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Why Rib Cartilage Is the Structural Standard in Asian Rhinoplasty (and Where Other Grafts Fit)

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

When patients research Asian rhinoplasty, they quickly run into a question that does not come up in many other cosmetic procedures: where will the cartilage come from? The graft shapes how strong the result is, how well it holds its … Continue reading ⭢

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Can you Spare a Rib?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by admin

The ribcage encloses important organs such as the lungs and heart and its bony structure provides support as well. In total, the rib cage is composed of 24 ribs attached to the 12 thoracic vertebrae. Costal cartilage is attached to … Continue reading ⭢

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