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Nasal Tip and Bridge Translucency Correction Using Autologous Rib Cartilage and Dermal Graft

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Hello, this is Dr. Cha-Young Kang from Nose Lab Clinic.


Today, I’d like to introduce a case of nasal tip and bridge translucency correction, caused by long-term implant use following an L-shaped silicone rhinoplasty 18 years ago. The patient presented with skin thinning and a chalky appearance along the nose, requiring both structural and aesthetic restoration using autologous rib cartilage and dermal grafts.

Preoperative photos for nasal tip and bridge translucency correction – frontal, left side, and oblique view. Patient presented with skin thinning and implant translucency due to previous L-shaped silicone rhinoplasty.
Design Consultation: Frontal View, Left Side View, and Oblique Side View Photos

Case Background of Nasal Tip and Bridge Translucency Correction

Surgical History

  • 19 years ago: Filler injection

  • 18 years ago: L-shaped silicone implant + ear cartilage graft + filler removal

  • 6 months later: Aloderm graft due to translucency

Initial Concerns

  • Tip cartilage visible through the skin

  • Bridge translucency from narrow, elevated silicone

  • Skin thinning and rigidity

  • Harsh overall facial impression

Preoperative photos showing nasal tip and bridge translucency correction design – right side, oblique side, and no
Design Consultation: Right Side View, Oblique Side View, and Nostril View Photos

Surgical Plan for Translucency Correction

Skin Tension Adjustment

  • Lowered nasal tip to reduce pressure

  • Applied dermal graft to reinforce thinned skin

Nasal Tip Correction

  • Built a solid tip structure using rib cartilage

  • Widened cartilage contact area to prevent light reflection

  • Ensured durability and natural projection

Bridge Refinement

Removed L-shaped silicone implant due to nasal tip and bridge translucency – replaced with broader, softer material for improved nasal contour.
Removed Silicone Implant














  • Replaced rigid implant with broader, softer material

  • Added tissue grafts to cover and support the bridge

  • Corrected translucency and improved overall contour


Post-Surgical Results of Tip and Bridge Correction

Before and after comparison of nasal tip and bridge translucency correction using autologous rib cartilage and dermal graft.
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Nasal Tip:

✔ No more translucency

✔ Balanced width and height

✔ Structurally secure

Lateral view showing before and after nasal tip and bridge translucency correction using autologous rib cartilage and dermal graft.
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Nasal Bridge:

✔ Smooth, natural slope

✔ Chalky effect eliminated

✔ Reinforced with autologous tissue

Oblique side view comparison before and after nasal tip and bridge translucency correction using autologous rib cartilage and dermal graft.
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Overall Aesthetic:

✔ Softer and more relaxed expression

✔ Smooth transition between tip and bridge

✔ Improved skin thickness and nasal harmony

Basal view comparison before and after nasal tip and bridge translucency correction using autologous rib cartilage and dermal graft; improved skin thickness and nasal symmetry.
Before (Left) / Immediately After (Right)

Expert Commentary on Treating Nasal Translucency

Immediate post-operative photos showing frontal, side, and oblique views after nasal tip and bridge translucency correction using autologous rib cartilage and dermal graft.
Immediately After Surgery: Frontal, Side, and Oblique Side View Photos
Nostril view immediately after surgery for nasal tip and bridge translucency correction using autologous rib cartilage and dermal graft.
Immediately After Surgery: Nostril View Photos












This case demonstrates common long-term complications from L-shaped silicone implants — especially translucency and skin thinning.

Our approach involved:

  • Tip lowering to reduce tension

  • Dermal grafts to strengthen skin

  • Rib cartilage to diffuse light and support structure

  • A softer, wider implant to enhance harmony


Through this, we successfully restored a natural and stable nasal shape.

This is Dr. Cha-Young Kang, Chief Surgeon at Nose Lab Clinic.


At Nose Lab, all surgeries are performed using the closed (non-open) technique.

Postoperative precautions and possible complications after rhinoplasty – includes information on infection, bleeding, asymmetry, allergic reactions, and scarring.
Postoperative precautions and possible complications after rhinoplasty

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