How Does Cartilage Recover from Rhinoplasty, Especially for Nose Graft? Do They Stay Permanent?

An open roof deformity is more commonly corrected by performing osteotomies, and bringing the nasal bones together in the midline to "close" the deformity.

Cartilage grafts can also work well as contour and camouflage grafts to cover minor deformities.  In this capacity they don't need to provide much structure, and ear cartilage is soft and well-suited for this task.  The advantage of your own cartilage (autologous) is that it becomes incorporated into your nose 100% and will give you a permanent result.  

   The cartilage grafts are held in place with suture and rhinoplasty surgeons use absorbable or permanent depending upon preference.

There are several options available for grafting during rhinoplasty. These include foreign materials such as Goretex and Silicone or materials from your own body such as septal, ear, or rib cartilage.

Your own cartilage is usually the best option as it has a lower incidence of complications such as infection or rejection.

There is a chance that the cartilage may resorb slightly, but it is quite low especially with septal or rib cartilage. The goal is to establish longterm support and structure of the nose.