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 have done more research I see that ear cartilage "warps".My question is, what exactly does "warp" mean? What are the chances of it "warping" and is it normal for a doctor to use ear cartilage instead of septum cartilage from someone who has never had a Rhinoplasty done before? Thank you.
October 29, 2009
Answer: Cartilage warping after rhinoplasty Cartilage warping after rhinoplasty can occur and may not even be visible until many years after the procedure. The absolute best cartilage for rhinoplasty surgery is your own septal cartilage if it is available. Septal cartilage rarely if ever warps and is always in my opinion the best and should be the first choice. Now if you have had septal surgery before that cartilage may not be available; however, if you have not I would recommend that cartilage be the first choice. You should discuss with your surgeon why he does not wish to use septal cartilage and especially if the purpose is to lift your tip since septal cartilage is inherently straighter, longer, stronger and generally does not warp. I hope this information helps.
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October 29, 2009
Answer: Cartilage warping after rhinoplasty Cartilage warping after rhinoplasty can occur and may not even be visible until many years after the procedure. The absolute best cartilage for rhinoplasty surgery is your own septal cartilage if it is available. Septal cartilage rarely if ever warps and is always in my opinion the best and should be the first choice. Now if you have had septal surgery before that cartilage may not be available; however, if you have not I would recommend that cartilage be the first choice. You should discuss with your surgeon why he does not wish to use septal cartilage and especially if the purpose is to lift your tip since septal cartilage is inherently straighter, longer, stronger and generally does not warp. I hope this information helps.
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November 3, 2014
Answer: Ear cartilage can be used for rhinoplasty Dear Frank,
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November 3, 2014
Answer: Ear cartilage can be used for rhinoplasty Dear Frank,
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November 13, 2015
Answer: Septal Cartilage Grafts used during Rhinoplasty Surgery work well to support and elevate your tip. If you've never had a previous rhinoplasty, I'm not sure why your surgeon is suggesting the use of ear cartilage. Septal cartilage is stronger, straighter, easier to harvest, and won't leave a scar on your ear.
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November 13, 2015
Answer: Septal Cartilage Grafts used during Rhinoplasty Surgery work well to support and elevate your tip. If you've never had a previous rhinoplasty, I'm not sure why your surgeon is suggesting the use of ear cartilage. Septal cartilage is stronger, straighter, easier to harvest, and won't leave a scar on your ear.
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