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Septo Rhino Done Jan 2011 With Rib Cartilage, and I'm Having Pain Where The Doctor Did the Extraction?

I had a septo rhinoplasty done jan 2011, with a rib cartilage extraction and I'm am still having pain where the doctor did the extraction . Also I just went back in march to have the warped cartilage shaved down ..is that common to have it warp and still have pain in the rib area

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Rib grafts

I personally dont like rib grafts for the reasons you gave.They warp and the donor site hurts for a long time

Septo Rhino Done Jan 2011 With Rib Cartilage, and I'm Having Pain Where The Doctor Did the Extraction?

You might want to contact and go see the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your Rhinoplasty for evaluation of the donor area.

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