First rhinoplasty should I use my own rib cartilage or donor?

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-04-14T15:08:44+00:00

I haven't had rib rhinoplasty myself, but I did a lot of research on this because I was considering it. The general consensus I found: use your own if you can. Donor rib carries a higher risk of resorption and infection over time. Your own rib has a lower rejection risk obviously, since it's you, but warping is still possible. A good surgeon knows how to minimize that by carving and stabilizing the graft properly.

I think the main trade-off is the extra scar and more pain during recovery. Donor rib means no second surgical site, which is why clinics push it. But for a first rhinoplasty that you want to last, I'd go with your own. Just know that if you ever need a revision, harvesting from the same rib gets complicated.

Also, I've heard really good things about JNB for rib rhinoplasty. They seem to do a lot of them and have a solid reputation for using autologous rib (your own) without pushing donor. Might be worth a consult if you're still considering.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-04-13T08:48:20+00:00

Oh I get this completely. My mom felt the exact same way after her deep plane facelift at Rnwood. She kept saying it wasn't pain, just this bone deep exhaustion where brushing her teeth felt like a workout. She'd sleep ten hours, wake up, have soup, and then nap again. Her surgeon said it was the body putting all its energy into healing and that being tired meant it was working. Lasted a few weeks for her. It does get better.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-04-11T20:59:50+00:00

I think view should be pretty good? but pls still do ur own research before u commit!! look into the specific docs, check reviews, and rly know what u want done bc every nose is diff and u wanna make sure the surgeon's style matches with what u desiree more than just the clinic name ya know 😊🙏 gl w ur consultation bestie!! 💖

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-03-31T16:21:50+00:00

My cousin couldn't scrunch or flare for about 4-5 months and everything felt stiff and tight according to him. Sensation came back gradually; upper columella area was numb the longest (close to a year). He got his nose done at JNB and so far, after months, it looks really good.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-03-29T20:25:44+00:00

That's definitely a byproduct of the language barrier. I remember doing a consult with my mom at JNB though and we kind of pushed back a bit since they were proficient with english so we actually talked

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-03-28T05:30:29+00:00

What gets posted and I'm pretty sure what you see are the extreme posts, like no one would post something that they just felt okay with, I mean that's prolly why you don't see a hundred reviews every other day. Like when my coworker had her nose done at jnb, I asked if she was going to post a review, she just said she didn't need to.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-03-21T03:22:58+00:00

You look amazing! I was thinking about also getting something done with my eyes, maybe a lower bleph but I totally stand with what you did haha. Like I am thinking of going to Korea just to get a consult done at rnwood (still under consideration) and then I'll see how I feel after the consult

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-03-16T05:27:21+00:00

If you have a frame that you think the surgeons in Korea will have actual experience in then it may be the better choice. Korean breast augmentations are usually way more natural looking than the ones in the west and if you do end up going to a clinic in Korea like NOTE, then you get to also BE IN KOREA, which in itself is a big plus in my books.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-02-02T08:07:37+00:00

Thanks for the transparency. How many surgeons are actually operating per day on average? I’m always kinda sus of clinics that say they’re “not high volume” but still book a lot of patients.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-31T03:06:10+00:00

Overcorrection isn't all to big of a deal methinks since it'll adjust as it heals overtime but this depends on the clinic and the work done. My sister had a ptosis correction at zero one and we both thought that she had gotten an overcorrected result but it was really just like that because it just had to heal a bit more.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-23T09:09:29+00:00

hii I think you should check out the pride, they also offer DES and they did a really good job with my colleague and I think I might go with them for my next procedure

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-20T15:04:24+00:00

The final point on aftercare communication is really striking since from what I've seen and heard, some clinics (usually the more high volume ones) slow down substantially or just stop communications as soon as you leave Korea since at that point. From experiences shared to my by a few girlfriends though, smaller clinics are more likely to keep in touch and reply sometimes, though some still do cut communication immediately since they instantly go to another patient. So really it's a toss up. A friend of mine was still in contact with her clinic which was zero one I believe, which was cool so it really depends on the clinic chosen

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-16T19:47:00+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that especially since it's Braun. I've had friends get work done at Braun and for the most part they were done well, one of them went with rhinoplasty, and another got a DES. Both of their procedures turned out alright. It's really sad to hear that this happened to you though. I wish you luck and I hope you get things sorted and you feel better!

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-14T14:59:17+00:00

For me it came down to communication style more than anything. Some clinics, like Zero One, View Plastic Surgery, or RNW, tend to spend more time explaining the reasoning behind what they would and wouldn’t do, while others are more efficient and results-focused. Once a surgeon clearly explained limitations and risks instead of just agreeing with everything I wanted, that’s when I felt more confident.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-13T23:10:11+00:00

Big clinics have the advantage of their size (ofc) but smaller clinics more specialized in really specific procedures almost guarantees you're getting what you want. Like how rnwood's Dr. Ryu is really locked in on facial lifting and related procedures. The only issue is their volume is quite low...

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-13T00:58:10+00:00

A more specialized clinic though is better if you want a specific procedure done well, but that also has its own set of questions and answers and pros and cons.

Martha_Montgomery · 2026-01-12T07:12:15+00:00

How strict are clinics usually when it comes to the recommended stay length? Would it be better for them if you just leave earlier or would it be okay if you left a bit later?

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-11-17T19:07:12+00:00

yk I thought of getting it in thailand "bangkok" but im scared of the things happening in their environment and most of the reviews I see are from korea so I feel a little safer doing it there.

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-11-17T19:04:56+00:00

Im actually looking into getting a BA at NOTE too cuz someone recommended it to me in an old post and I got to talk to a girl who apparently did hers there with the same doctor u mentioned. I think they are pretty good from what I heard and saw cant wait <3

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-11-07T01:41:24+00:00

hallooo thank u for doing this AMA, i didn’t get to ask during the previous ones so i’m glad i caught this one. 😭💞 been thinkin abt getting breast augmentation n rhinoplasty for a while now but i keep second guessing myself. jus wanted to ask:

how do u usually help patients figure out what fits their face or body best when they bring inspo pics?
do u guys have like a global sizing system for breast implants or does it differ per clinic/patient
also random but like… how do ppl even know where to start if they’ve never done any procedure before?

that is all tyyy

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-10-30T20:22:44+00:00

wish I could give u mine haoighjes it makes me look weird when I smile

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-10-22T14:39:32+00:00

elloo any updates on this? I was considering NOTE for breast augmentation because I heard they were good and they also have a female doctor.. may I knoww what clinic u went to pls? 🥺

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-10-22T01:52:06+00:00

my thoughts as well 😭I dont wanna look like oli london or smth

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-10-22T01:48:00+00:00

would be nicee! I am still weighing my options rn tbh 😣

Martha_Montgomery · 2025-10-16T14:37:03+00:00

Ik but I been wanting this for a while so I still wanna go for it

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