Pros and cons of ear and rib grafts?

January 9, 2016
Asked By:need_revision_XO in California City, CA

What's are the risks of harvesting cartilage from my ear or my rib? Which type of cartilage has more tendency to wrap over the years? Which type of cartilage would you suggest for my revision if I need major tip reconstruction, spreader grafts and bridge augmentation? And I was wondering if septal cartilage grafts can also wrap over time? Thank you very much!

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January 10, 2016

Answer: I prefer rib grafts

P. Daniel Ward, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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January 10, 2016

Answer: I prefer rib grafts

P. Daniel Ward, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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Answer: Graft material for rhinoplasty

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Answer: Graft material for rhinoplasty

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January 11, 2016

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty procedure

January 11, 2016

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty procedure

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January 10, 2016

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty

January 10, 2016

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty

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