Removal of Nose Tip Cartilage After Rhinoplasty

March 4, 2009
Asked By:YJB in Canada

I'm 26 years old and recently underwent Rhinoplasty in order to have my nostrils narrowed and my tip defined. My surgeon used my own cartilage (from inside my nose) to build my tip. I understand that it is too early to determine what the final result will look like. But I am concerned that my tip is overly lengthened. Will it be possible to remove this cartilage should I want my tip restored?

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Answer: Nose tip cartilage can be removed

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Answer: Nose tip cartilage can be removed

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Answer: Old cartilage grafts can be removed.

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Answer: Old cartilage grafts can be removed.

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Answer: Patience and Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Patience and Rhinoplasty

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January 7, 2015

Answer: Tip Cartilage Grafts After Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Tip Cartilage Grafts After Rhinoplasty

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January 7, 2015

Answer: Tip graft can be removed

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Answer: Tip graft can be removed

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