Is It Possible For Spreader Grafts To Collapse That Were Inserted Into Each Side of the Nose?

Is there a possibility of them collapsing or are they usually placed in there so nothing can damage them?

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What Exactly Does a "Spreader Graft" Consist Of? Is It Cartilage or an Artificial Material?

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Is a Spreader Graft Supposed to Make Your Nose Look Extremely Wide and Bulbous?

I specifically, told my doctor to keep my nose looking as similar as possible without altering the appearance too much. I look completely different. I...

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Can a Spreader Graft Be Removed After It Has Been in Place for Several Years?

I had a non-functional (i.e. not for breathing purposes) spreader graft inserted several years ago; the graft was inserted merely to improve...

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Is It Possible to Straighten a Nose and Improve Breathing Problems Without Using a Spreader Graft??

I don't know why anyone would want their nose widened. Do patients actually agree with that and like their appearance afterward? My Dr. used a...

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Graft After Alar Collapse

Around two weeks ago.I had a spreader graft for alar collapse and another graft to correct a twisted tip, is that possible? its a revision (second...

Why Did my Doctor Use the Z-plasty Approach for Vestibular Stenosis Instead of a Spreader Graft?

Why Did my Doctor Use the Z-plasty Approach for Vestibular Stenosis Instead of a Spreader Graft? I was approved for surgery using codes 30465, eg...