My surgeon removed too much nose tip cartilage, basically taking out all the upper cartilage and leaving my nose underprojected. Is there anything short of a cartilage graft that can help me? I would like to regrow my cartilage naturally using herbs or creams. I know it's a long shot but I've read a lot in the news lately about cartilage regrowth, including in the nose. Thank you.
Answer: Surgically Removed Nasal Cartilage Does Not Grow Back
The cartilage that was removed is not going to grow back. Cartilage growing research is a long way from medical use in humans, though it is progressing. For now, if you need more cartilage on the tip of your nose, it will need to be harvested from elsewhere on your body. Most commonly the cartilage is taken from inside of the nose (septum) but this may not be available depending on what was done with your first surgery. The ear is the typical second choice and the lower ribs is third, especially if you need large rigid pieces.
Some surgeons will use artificial material like silastic in the nose, but I prefer not to as the material can extrude, even years after the surgery.
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Answer: Surgically Removed Nasal Cartilage Does Not Grow Back
The cartilage that was removed is not going to grow back. Cartilage growing research is a long way from medical use in humans, though it is progressing. For now, if you need more cartilage on the tip of your nose, it will need to be harvested from elsewhere on your body. Most commonly the cartilage is taken from inside of the nose (septum) but this may not be available depending on what was done with your first surgery. The ear is the typical second choice and the lower ribs is third, especially if you need large rigid pieces.
Some surgeons will use artificial material like silastic in the nose, but I prefer not to as the material can extrude, even years after the surgery.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Reshaping the nose can be beneficial
It is important to meet with the surgeon who performed the procedure to outline your concerns. An under projected nose can result from many different factors. If you are still unhappy after meeting with the primary surgeon a second opinion is in order. At the present time it not possible for you to regrow the cartilage in your nose.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Reshaping the nose can be beneficial
It is important to meet with the surgeon who performed the procedure to outline your concerns. An under projected nose can result from many different factors. If you are still unhappy after meeting with the primary surgeon a second opinion is in order. At the present time it not possible for you to regrow the cartilage in your nose.
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