In rhinoplasty, a surgeon removed my entire left upper lateral cartilage. What do I do now? Overresected nose

April 7, 2015
Asked By:littlemissimperfect in New York, NY

Five months ago a I surgeon removed an ear graft and I suspect an entire upper lateral cartilage that it was on top of. Ear graft was in my medial crus. I can actually reach my finger into my nostril & feel the very painful place he cut it out. The problem is not swelling. With time, painful changes in breathing, taste, & nasal/throat/mouth dryness have worsened. The left side of the nose is collapsed against my bone. What do I do now?

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April 8, 2015

Answer: What do I do now?

April 8, 2015

Answer: What do I do now?

April 8, 2015

Answer: Overresected nose

April 8, 2015

Answer: Overresected nose

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