Can cartilage graft be removed to make tip of nose soft again? (photos)

Hello and thank you for your question. If you feel that tip is too stiff and over-projected, then a revision with nasal tip deprojection and mastoid fascia tip graft may be helpful. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

I am sorry that you were unhappy with your rhinoplasty result. When people need strong cartilage graft to achieve a narrower nasal appearance, if you remove them, there may be loss of tip support, and lead to a worse cosmetic appearance. If your surgery was performed less than eight months ago, you make take time to get used to your new nasal appearance. I hope this is helpful and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph