Which is better: rib cartilage or ear?

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Hi, I had a rhinoplasty done in Colombia 6 months ago and unfortunately I am not happy with my results. I was left with an upturn short nose. My nostrils are to exposed and I still have a bump on my bridge. My new doctor recommended I should have ear cartilage placed for surgery. I heard rib cartilage was better..Is ear cartilage good? Or what is recommended?

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Hi gentle. It dpeends on what the cartilage is being used for and how much you need. Rib cartilage is much stronger and obviously a lot straighter than ear cartilage but it is also a bigger ordeal. If you don't need much cartilage or if it's used for a curvy area, then ear cartilage can be great.

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Which is better: rib cartilage or ear?

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