Does ear cartilage harvesting for rhinoplasty affect your ability to wear earbud headphones? How much pain can I expect? (Photo)

January 25, 2015
Asked By:cakemist in Philadelphia, PA

I'm having a revision soon and my surgeon will need to use cartilage from one or both ears. I'm concerned this will affect my ability to wear earbuds after it heals because they are held in place by what looks like the rim of the conchal bowl. Is enough structure maintained there? I'm also nervous because if you search this site it sounds like the ear hurts more than the nose. What should I reasonably expect?

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January 27, 2015

Answer: Will harvesting ear cartilage effect the ability to wear ear plugs?

January 27, 2015

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January 27, 2015

Answer: Earbuds and conchal cartilage

January 27, 2015

Answer: Earbuds and conchal cartilage

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