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Will Ear Cartilage Regrow in Ear After It is Used in Rhinoplasty?

I heard from some doctors said that ear cartilage will regrow in the original place of where it was taken out. Is this true? If this is the case, then...

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Possible Ear Cartilage Warping from Rhinoplasty?

I have an appointment for a tiplasty where the tip of my nose will be lifted. The doctor said he will use an ear cartilage strut to do this but as I...

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Ear Cartilage Graft for Rhinoplasty

What part of the ear is the graft generally taken from for rhinoplasty? What's to be expected with this type of surgery?

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Clogged Ear Sensation After Rhinoplasty?

I have read some people have problems with the feeling of pressure in their ears after Rhinoplasty surgery. Is this common? What are the possible...

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How Much Will I Save if I Do Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty at the Same Time?

It is possible to do both Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty at the same time? How much will I save? I was thinking to do it at same time because of...

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Is Ear Cartilage Too Weak to Make Lateral Crural Extension Grafts?

After Septo-Rhinoplasty, I now require lateral crural extension grafts due to valve collapse. However, my doctor is unsure whether I have enough...

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Cartilage Taken from my Ear or Rib for Rhinoplasty. How Much Does This Increase the Risks?

I have had septoplasty (which has not improved my breathing). I am now considering rhinoplasty for a bump at the bridge and to help reshape the tip....

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How Long is Recovery Period for Ear if Cartilage is Used in Rhinoplasty?

I have seen many reports on recovery time for Rhinoplasty, but most of them do not mention anything about ear cartilage. I just had a Rhinoplasty,...

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Rhinoplasty And Otoplasty Costs

So i been wanting rhinoplasty and otoplasty since i was 15 now 19 am saving to get them done but i have alot of issues on my nose and ears. Problems...

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Rhinoplasty with Gore-tex and Ear Cartilage

My question focused on the material I plan to use for my nose Rhinoplasty. If I were to use ear cartilage for my tip and gore-tex for my nose bridge,...

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Post Rhinoplasty: Recurring Irritating Sensation Following Ear Cartilage Removal

I had some cartilage removed from my ear and transferred to my nose during a rhinoplasty procedure. I now have a non-stop 'sensation' in my...

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Ear Cartilage ONLY for Rhinoplasty?

I had adviced to hv ear cartilage ONLY for rhinoplasty by a plastic surgeon For yr information,mine is typically asian bulbous nose with ZERO bridge...

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Ear Deformity After Cartilage Harvest? (Photo)

This is my ear after cartilage harvest for rhinoplasty.Is this a step-off deformity? I feel that there is a gap betweep the helical crus and the...

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Ear Pressure After Rhinoplasty - Help

For 1 yr after a rhino I've had bad ear pressure. I also can't get enough air in.Attempting to treat this surgically, under the theory that...

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Uneven Ears After Cartilage Harvest for Rhinoplasty and the Surgeon Refuses to Fix That, Is that Right?

Hi, I asked some questions before about the issues I am facing after a revision rhinoplasty with ear cartilage graft.The ears are now uneven because...

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Problem Ears After Rhinoplasty

Hi, I have just had rhinoplasty done 2 days ago with cartilage from both my ears. One of the ear has 2 deep cuts. They will not stop bleeding, blood...

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Dent & Breathing Issues Caused by Technique?

Is rib the best way to regain structure of the nose is most tissue has been taken off? Would ear be sufficient or too weak for structure & various...

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What is the Process of Using Cartilage to Lengthen the Nose?

Which is the best way to add length to my nose? When ear cartilage is being used where exactly does the cartilage come from? Will my ear be weird...

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Need Help with Ear Pressure / Ear Clogging After Rhinoplasty

About 2 years ago I had a rhinopalasty. Ever since then I've had an intense sensation of pressure in my ears. I've been to many Dr.s. No one...

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Does Ear Cartilage Decrease in Volume (Almost Futile) over Time with Tip Plasty?

I had tip plasty recently and the change is so subtle. It did increase my tip but I was hoping it to be higher. I had it done just three weeks ago and...

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Can Rhinoplasty Cause Chronic Ear Infections?

I have had rhinoplasty done like 6 months ago and had four painful ear infections since, which two of them resulted in ear and sinus infections. I do...

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