Silicone implant vs. rib cartilage for Korean rhinoplasty - which is better?

Both are good options with different trade-offs. Silicone (or Gore-Tex) on the bridge is affordable, predictable, and quick, but carries a small long-term risk of contracture, shifting, or visibility in very thin skin — so it is usually limited to the bridge, never the tip. Autologous rib cartilage is the most robust choice for significant augmentation or revision, integrates naturally, and avoids implant-related issues, but it is more invasive (a small chest harvest site) and can occasionally warp. Many Korean surgeons use a hybrid: a small implant or the patient's septal/ear cartilage for the bridge and tip. Material choice should follow your skin thickness, how much height you want, and whether it is a primary or revision case.

This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.