An Educational Review Based on Clinical Analysis by Yong-Seon Hwang, Taek-Kyun Kim, Dong-Jun Yang, Si-Hyong Jang, Da-Woon Lee Introduction Silicone implants are commonly used in rhinoplasty due to their stability and ease of manipulation. However, long‑term implantation can be associated with complications, including inflammation, capsular contracture, implant deformation, and notably, periprosthetic calcification. Although calcification has been documented in other silicone

Adapted from the work of Jae-Yong Jeong, MD, PhD; Taek-Kyun Kim, MD, PhD; Inhoe Ku, MD; and Bakhtiyor Najmiddinov, MD, PhD. This study assessed the relationship between silicone implant hardness and tissue response, demonstrating that softer implants are associated with reduced inflammatory and fibrotic reactions. These findings highlight implant hardness as a key determinant of biocompatibility and long-term surgical outcomes in rhinoplasty. Background While osteotomy is co

Asian rhinoplasty, particularly nasal tip-plasty, continues to evolve as both patient demand and surgical sophistication grow. Aesthetic goals for Asian noses typically include increased projection, improved definition, and subtle elongation of nasal length. However, surgeons face anatomical challenges: thick nasal skin, excess subcutaneous tissue, and underdeveloped cartilaginous structures, particularly in the lower lateral cartilages and columella. These features often lim