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How Long is Recovery Period for Ear if Cartilage is Used in Rhinoplasty?

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I have seen many reports on recovery time for Rhinoplasty, but most of them do not mention anything about ear cartilage. I just had a Rhinoplasty, which required my left ear cartilage. I could not sleep on my left side now and have to sleep on my right. I am curious to know how long do I need to recover from it, and most importantly, when can I sleep back on my left side. Thanks in advance.

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