Chin augmentation using diced cartilage

Atypical cyst formation following chin augmentation using a nasal osteocartilaginous graft

“…No side effects nor postoperative long-term complications were reported. Resorption of the graft was reported to be minimal although radiological studies 6 months postoperatively by Karacaoglan et al (1998) revealed the remaining portion of the graft being not more than 75% of the initial volume. Mottura (2002) reported 10 cases with a follow-up period of 3-8 years and an absence of resorption of the graft or alteration of the recipient bone.…”

“…There is presently no 'holy grail' method for genioplasty (Tresley et al, 1972;Vedtofte et al, 1991). Mottura (2002) and Karacaoglan et al (1998) recently described minor chin augmentations using the same transcutaneous, extraoral submental approach as had been described by Aufricht (1934). Subsequent preparation and placement of the cartilaginous transplant into a subperiosteal (Mottura, 2002) or epiperiosteal pocket followed.…”

“…Mottura (2002) reported 10 cases with a follow-up period of 3-8 years and an absence of resorption of the graft or alteration of the recipient bone. Aufricht (1934) and Karacaoglan et al (1998) described a supraperiosteal placement whereas Mottura preferred a subperiosteal placement.…”

“…There are various procedures to augment the chin, such as using alloplastic implants (Friedland et al, 1976;Feuerstein, 1978;Flowers, 1991;Harada et al, 1993;Gubisch and Kotzur, 1998), chin osteotomies and grafting techniques with costal bone or nasal cartilage grafts (Hofer, 1942;Trauner and Obwegeser, 1957;Koele, 1961;Safian, 1966;Adams, 1987;Davis, 1983;Stambaugh, 1992;Allcroft et al, 1994;Bujia, 1994;Glasgold and Glasgold, 1994;Converse, 1950;Karacaoglan et al, 1998;Karras and Wolford, 1998;Choe, 2000;Mottura, 2002). The use of the nasal hump and septal cartilage has already been described by Aufricht (1934Aufricht ( , 1958.…”

Long-standing chin-augmenting costochondral graft creating a diagnostic challenge: A case report and literature review

“…The authors demonstrated a low-attenuation cartilage graft with a peripheral rim of ossification using an axial MDCT image. Karacaoğlan et al21 also demonstrated that cartilage grafts had a tendency to undergo resorption, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a 12-month follow-up period to assess the degree of resorption. The majority of the grafts had a low signal with a few foci of high signal near the soft tissue periphery on follow-up imaging.…”