Abstract
Augmentation rhinoplasty or commonly known as "nose jobs" is one of the most common plastic surgical procedures aimed to improve cosmetic appearance. This procedure is considerably safer, less time consuming with faster recovery and immediate cosmetic effect. This procedure needs of highly experienced and well-trained plastic surgeon. According to facial analysis you can select the type of rhinoplasty. Open discussion with the patient to select appropriate surgical technique and its possible risks with your plastic surgeon to ensure the highest level of safety and satisfaction. Autologous grafting materials are safe, efficient and also the first choice for rhinoplasty due to it can survive without a vascular supply, the resorption rate of cartilage is much lower than that of a bone graft. Autologous grafting materials are stable and resistant to infection and extrusion over time so, they are successfully used for dorsal augmentation. To perform successful augmentation rhinoplasty, surgeons should be highly experienced and well-trained and augmentation materials that are currently available and understand their risks, benefits and uses. Autologous cartilage graft regarded as the graft of choice in augmentation rhinoplasty because of their lower rate of infection, rejection, resorption, extrusion, donor site morbidity, easy reshaping.