I am a 23year old male, thinking about fixing the side of my nose, which exhibits open-roof condition. Because I understand that it is impossible to have cartilage adopts a new shape without permanent support, since cartilage growth and repair occurs extremely slow. I am a bit scared that how would doctors keep them in shape permanently. Does this mean I got to live with for foreign objects, such as permanent stitches in my nose, and that my nose would never be as strong as natural nose? Thanks
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February 4, 2013
Answer: Most of your own cartilage grafts will stay permanent.
February 4, 2013
Answer: Most of your own cartilage grafts will stay permanent.