Nose Injuries

The bones in the nose are the most frequently broken (fractured) in the face. A successful treatment aims at restoring normal function and appearance.

Cartilage grafts taken from the patient’s rib may be used to rebuild the framework of the nose. Cartilage is an elastic bone-like tissue which can be carved to a desired shape. The carved cartilage can be used for the nasal septum (the central prominence of the nose) or the nose tip or the sides. Since the graft is taken from the patient’s own body, there is no risk of rejection, unlike artificial grafts.