I read that after having a cartilage graft taken from the ear, it will be sticking away from your head, is this true? Is it due to swelling and does it return to its normal position? How long does it usually take to heal? Thank you.
Answer: Ear cartilage grafts in Rhinoplasty The area from which ear cartilage is generally harvested in Rhinoplasty is called the concha bowl and represents the "bowl" like area that sits behind the entrance to the ear canal. In my experience, harvest of cartilage from this area will decrease (slightly) and not increase projection of the ear from the head. In fact, harvest of conchal cartilage is an established step in Otoplasty, a procedure designed to decrease projection of the ear from the head.
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Answer: Ear cartilage grafts in Rhinoplasty The area from which ear cartilage is generally harvested in Rhinoplasty is called the concha bowl and represents the "bowl" like area that sits behind the entrance to the ear canal. In my experience, harvest of cartilage from this area will decrease (slightly) and not increase projection of the ear from the head. In fact, harvest of conchal cartilage is an established step in Otoplasty, a procedure designed to decrease projection of the ear from the head.
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November 30, 2009
Answer: Ear cartilage grafts The short answer is "NO," the ear should NOT stick out after harvesting an ear cartilage graft. I suppose it's possible that there will be some very temporary protrusion from swelling post-op, but that has not been my experience. In fact, there should be little change at all to the shape and position of the ear after such a procedure.
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November 30, 2009
Answer: Ear cartilage grafts The short answer is "NO," the ear should NOT stick out after harvesting an ear cartilage graft. I suppose it's possible that there will be some very temporary protrusion from swelling post-op, but that has not been my experience. In fact, there should be little change at all to the shape and position of the ear after such a procedure.
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Answer: Cartilage Grafting From The Ear Does Not Change How It Looks
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Answer: Cartilage Grafting From The Ear Does Not Change How It Looks
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December 1, 2009
Answer: There should be no deformity after ear grafting I agree with the previous posters, No there should NOT be an obvious deformity when removing cartilage ear grafts. But this can be addressed with your surgeon so you are completely satisfied prior to surgery.
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December 1, 2009
Answer: There should be no deformity after ear grafting I agree with the previous posters, No there should NOT be an obvious deformity when removing cartilage ear grafts. But this can be addressed with your surgeon so you are completely satisfied prior to surgery.
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December 1, 2009
Answer: Getting cartilage from ear concha should not result in prominence It would be helpful if you enclosed some photos to demonstrate your condition.
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December 1, 2009
Answer: Getting cartilage from ear concha should not result in prominence It would be helpful if you enclosed some photos to demonstrate your condition.
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