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Is Cadaver Cartilage for Revision Better Than Ear Cartilage?

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I need to have a septal hole repaired along with augmentation of an upturned shortened nose from a previous rhinoplasty. Found a wonderful ENT/PS who recommends cadaver cartilage. He can use that or one or both of my ears. I am reading so much on the possibility of warping and reabsorption that I am so confused. What are the experiences of most revisionist these days? Is cadaver cartilage really safe? What happens if it does warp or reabsorb? Thank you very much for the advice.

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