Does rib cartilage grow back if the perichondrium is left intact?

September 5, 2022
Asked By:Gorgeous352097 in New York, New York

Rib cartilage regenerate after harvest for rhinoplasty. I heard so many different answers.. Some doctors say it will some say they don't know some say it won't

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September 8, 2022

Answer: Rib Cartilage

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Rib Cartilage

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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