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Septal Vs Ear Cartilage for Asian Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by hyannis in ma
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 564 times
Tags: nose, cartilage

What are the pros and cons of using septal vs ear cartilage in Asian Rhinoplasty? Does harvesting septal cartilage run the risk of damaging the operation of your nose? Does ear cartilage result in your ears looking different from each other? Thanks.

3 answers to Septal Vs Ear Cartilage for Asian Rhinoplasty?

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Source of Cartilage for Grafting

Septal cartilage is more readily available when doing the rhinoplasty surgery. Frequently both septal and ear cartilage are needed when doing augmentation surgery on an Asian nose. When done well, it is unlikely you will see a significant difference in your ears. Look at your ears rigt now - they are not the same. Asymmetry is normal. Harvesting septal catilage should not cause problems.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Septal cartilage is the better option.

Cartilage grafting to refine your nasal tip is common. I wouldn't use either cartilage graft to enhance your bridge. Asian noses and African-American tend to have thick skin, soft cartilage, and curved bridges. I think that septal cartilage has advantages over ear cartilage. It's definitely straighter, and easily harvested during the time of Rhinoplasty. Your ear cartilage is curved, and may be as weak or weaker than your nose's. It's a great question, but the most important question is:... more
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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Asian Rhinoplasty: Grafting Options

The choice of grafts for use in Asian Rhinoplasty depends on the operative goals of the surgery. Septal cartilage is generally considered the preferred grafting material in any rhinoplasty. However, ethnic rhinoplasty patients -- such as Asian and African American patients -- typically have less septal cartilage available compared to patients of Caucasion, Hispanic, or Middle Eastern ethnicities. Asian patients often desire to have their bridge built up (dorsal augmentation) and their tip... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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