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Why Does Ear Cartilage Added to Bridge Look Narrow?

asked 1 year ago by 2618anon in Virginia
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 163 times
Tags: bridge

My Doctor added cartilage from my ear to build up the bridge, which was too low from a surgery years ago. It's too straight, and much narrower than the rest of my bridge, not natural. Wouldn't ear cartilage always be thin? He didn't want to go back and soften it.

3 answers to Why Does Ear Cartilage Added to Bridge Look Narrow?

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Narrow Bridge after Placement of Ear Cartilage

The appearance of your bridge has nothing to do with the source of the cartilage graft. Over the past 35 years i have seen consults who complained that their bridges were too wide after ear cartilage grafts. See an experienced revision surgeon to determine what should be done at this time. More cartilage or fascia grafts may be necessary.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Ear cartilage isn't nasal cartilage

Which is too bad really. Its inferior to septal cartilage in several ways. One problem is it starts out twisted. This is OK for certain uses, but not great for the bridge of the nose. So often to make it straighter, its 'morcelized' or hit repeatedly with a hammer, just like you tenderize a poor cut of meat. Unfortunately this can damage the cartilage and increase the likelihood of absorption, which is an issue at all times anyway. This is one explanation. Another is the amount... more
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

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Ear cartilage to the nose looks narrow and why.

If the graft is made narrow or absorbs slightly, it will look narrow. See a revision rhinoplasty expert who can advise you about what to do after examining your nose. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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