Can cartilage grafts be trimmed back or removed in Revision Rhinoplasty?

January 10, 2016
Asked By:Pepper123 in New York, NY

I have seen numerous mixed responses from doctors on this site relating to the question on whether cartilage grafts placed from prior rhinoplasty can be removed. Some surgeons respond yes and that graft removal is quite easy whereas others indicate that it cannot be done as it will adversely impact breathing and/or lead to poor aesthetic results. What is the true answer for grafts harvested from septum in primary rhinoplasty and placed adjacent to nasal bone causing wider more unattractive nose?

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January 14, 2016

Answer: Can cartilage grafts be removed?

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January 13, 2016

Answer: Revision rhinoplasty for cartilage graft removal

January 13, 2016

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