The use of autologous septal and auricular cartilage transplants in nasal reconstructive surgical procedures.

Abstract

Surgical interventions for nasal reshaping have significantly increased in popularity in recent years. An important aspect of these procedures is the use of autologous transplants, particularly cartilage derived from the nasal septum and auricular pavilion. The study aims to analyze the use of autologous septal and auricular cartilage in rhinoplasty, with the purpose of providing an updated and comprehensive database on these practices in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The study included an exhaustive bibliographic review of 51 sources obtained from platforms such as Medlife, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. The selection criteria included articles in English, Romanian, and Russian, published between 2000 and 2024, that provided relevant data on the use of autologous cartilage in rhinoplasty. The reviewed studies showed that the most commonly used type of cartilage transplant in rhinoplasty and rhino-septoplasty is autologous septal cartilage, due to its availability and favorable biological characteristics. The results indicate that autologous cartilage transplants are effective in correcting tissue deficiencies and adjusting the nasal tip. The main advantage of these transplants is that they are biocompatible, do not resorb, and do not cause adverse reactions, unlike other types of transplants, such as costal cartilage. The use of autologous transplants, particularly septal and auricular cartilage, is an effective and safe method in modern rhinoplasty. These transplants are preferred due to their favorable integration and lack of inflammatory reactions.