Can ear cartilage be safely removed from the bridge of my nose? (Photos)

December 20, 2017
Asked By:sally ca in Sacramento, CA

I had ear cartilage placed in the bridge of my nose. The cartilage has rolled and now it looks like I have something trying to poke out of the skin of the bridge of my nose. Also my nose bridge skin is very thin. Is it possible to remove this cartilage safely without tearing my skin? If it's possible, what type of insition would I have? What way would you approach this surgery? What would be the cost? If I leave my nose alone will the cartilage pop out of the skin some day?

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December 22, 2017

Answer: Ear Cartilage Excision/Replacement

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Ira D. Papel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 22, 2017

Answer: Ear Cartilage Excision/Replacement

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Ira D. Papel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2018

Answer: Removing ear cartilage

Vito C. Quatela, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2018

Answer: Removing ear cartilage

Vito C. Quatela, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2017

Answer: Removing cartilage

Afshin Parhiscar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2017

Answer: Removing cartilage

Afshin Parhiscar, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 28, 2017

Answer: Revising the nasal dorsum and removing ear cartilage

December 28, 2017

Answer: Revising the nasal dorsum and removing ear cartilage

December 22, 2017

Answer: Cartilage removal

December 22, 2017

Answer: Cartilage removal

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