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Can auricular cartilage graft be removed? (photos)

Plucky832555Sep 12, 2022
2 years ago, I had a septorhinoplasty and loved the results. Over time, a slight concavity appeared on the right side of my nose. My doctor offered to fix it via an in-office procedure, and I accepted. He harvested cartilage from the back of my ear and inserted it via the “pocket” technique along the side of my nose. To make a long story short, I miss my nose pre-revision. The graft bulges out and makes my nose look much wider/bulbous. Can this type of graft be removed?

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Dr. David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS
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Answered on Sep 14, 2022
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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Hi there! Trying to balance improvements in breathing with reduction in the size of the nose can be challenging in revision cases - but not impossible. The first step would be to take a good internal examination of the nose to determine if grafts are too big and obstructive or if scar tissue is...

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Thank you for your question. Assuming your initial preservation rhinoplasty was at least one year ago, you may consider a revision procedure to help you achieve your desired appearance. Revision rhinoplasty is an excellent choice for improving the wide and bulbous nasal features you describe....

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Hi there! Another revision can help with improving symmetry and reducing asymmetries. I prefer an open septorhinoplasty approach with structure to provide the best opportunity to straighten the nose into place. Osteotomies may be needed to help bring your nose to the midline. The tip may need...

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