Can a crooked septum be fixed successfully using ear cartilage? Is it too soft to use on the septum? (photo)

August 22, 2022
Asked By:Pianina in Pakapiai, Kauno apskritis, Lietuva

Hello, I was told by a surgeon that I could fix my crooked septum (when a shadow falls, one side of my nose looks like it has a chunk missing, aka pinched on one side) either by full correction of the septum or by cartilage grafting from my ear. I breath ok, so I chose the cartilage grafting. But I now read that ear cartilage is too soft to use on the septum and is better for shaping the tip. Could someone please comment on this? Can a crooked septum be fixed successfully this way?

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September 1, 2022

Answer: Candidacy for cartilage grafting to nose

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Answer: Candidacy for cartilage grafting to nose

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