Can layered ear cartilage from BOTH ears be used to make nose longer by four millimeters?

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I was told that if ear cartilage is layered it had the same strength as septum or possibly rib.. How true is this?

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Ear cartilage is just not that strong, and it has a lot of curvature in it that makes it only suitable for certain uses in the nose. Unfortunately, there isn't a good way to make it into a flat sheet and laminate it in a way that it can really do what septum or rib can do in situations where to need a strong and flat piece of cartilage. What are your concerns about the use of septum or rib? The great news is that there is now fresh frozen rib cartilage which is an excellent substitute for your own rib, and can help in cases where the septum is insufficient without the pain and risk of another surgical site.

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