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Does Ear and Rib Cartilage for Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty Warp or Get Reabsorbed over Time?

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I heard some surgeons say that they never use synthetic material because of infection and other complications and instead opt for ear or rib cartilage for nose tip plasty. However, I have also heard other surgeons say that they prefer to use synthetic material because ear and rib cartilage tend to warp and get reabsorbed into your tissue over time. Overall, my question is, what is the best material to use for augmentation (projection) of the nasal tip?

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