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Can ear cartilage be inserted back into ear?

AJWAJWJun 3, 2025
As part of a rhinoplasty procedure I had ear cartilage removed from the back of the ear for a graft. It has been over a year since surgery and the discomfort remains. Is this likely to be due to scarring? If so, can this be treated? Also, can cartilage - whether the original cartilage in my nose, rib cartilage, cadaveric cartilage or any other material be inserted back into the ear?

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

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Artur Fahradyan, MD

I’m sorry you did not achieve the outcome you were hoping for. Your ears appear over-pinned, creating an unnatural look with the upper portion positioned too close to the head. The bifurcated cartilage along the lower aspect of the antihelix is also unusual unless it was present before s...

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You actually have an excellent and very natural result. Slight asymmetries are normal, and perfect symmetry is never achievable. Yes—as a surgeon, I can appreciate the small difference, but I am confident it is not noticeable in daily life to most people. Attempting a revision to correct...

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Reversing an overly pinned ear may be possible by releasing the sutures which have held the ear back toward the scalp or have bent the cartilage too much and splinting the ear in the new position until stable.. Actually increasing the length and width of the ear would require expanding the...

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