How can I tell if my columella strut graft (made from cadaver cartilage) has started to resorb?

December 13, 2020
Asked By:rhal22 in Orlando, Florida

I plan to have a rhinoplasty in the near future. Specifically, I am having a columella strut graft (made from cadaver cartilage) placed in the tip of my nose in order to increase projection. If the graft starts to resorb, will the effect be noticeable? If my surgeon inspects my nose after surgery, will the surgeon be able to tell if the graft is starting to resorb? Thanks in advance.

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December 15, 2020

Answer: Patient own or cadaver cartilage grafts

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Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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