Managing Costal Cartilage Harvest Complications In Rhinoplasty
09-09, 14:10–14:20 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)

This presentation will focus on the use of costal cartilage grafts in complex rhinoplasty and the complications that may occur during cartilage harvesting.

three real surgical cases will be presented using intraoperative videos, demonstrating different complication scenarios encountered during costal cartilage harvest.

each case will highlight the recognition of the complication, intraoperative decision-making, and surgical management, along with technical considerations for prevention.


Costal cartilage is frequently used in complex and revision rhinoplasty; however, its harvest is not free of complications.

this presentation aims to share a real-life surgical experience involving an unexpected complication during costal cartilage harvesting, focusing on intraoperative decision-making, complication management, and preventive strategies.

by presenting the complication, its immediate management, and postoperative outcome, the goal is to provide practical lessons that may help surgeons anticipate, prevent, and effectively manage similar situations in their own practice.

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I am an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology with over 25 years of dedicated experience, focusing specifically on rhinoplasty. Throughout my career, I have concentrated exclusively on functional and aesthetic nasal surgery, aiming to achieve natural, harmonious, and patient-centered results.

Since 2016, I have been providing care in my private practice, where I continue to perform advanced rhinoplasty procedures tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and expectations.

I have authored more than 40 national and international scientific publications, contributing to the academic advancement of rhinoplasty and otolaryngology.

Between 2019 and 2022, I served as a Board Member of the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. For the 2026–2027 term, I am honored to serve as the President of the Istanbul ENT Specialists Association.

My professional mission is to combine surgical precision, scientific rigor, and aesthetic vision to deliver long-lasting and functionally sound outcomes in rhinoplasty.

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Dr. Ihsan Ceceli,FEBORL-HNS is an otorhinolaryngologist with a special interest in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. His clinical practice focuses primarily on functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty, including complex and revision cases.

He has extensive experience with cartilage grafting techniques, particularly costal cartilage harvesting, and emphasizes practical surgical decision-making based on real intraoperative challenges.

Dr. Ceceli actively shares experience-based surgical insights through scientific meetings, with a focus on complication management and prevention in facial plastic surgery.

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