I had quite a bit of cartilage in my left ear harvested for my nose job. My ear seems fine although sometimes it feels strange when I put my hand behind my ear and feel that there is significantly less cartilage. Will cartilage harvesting affect hearing? Also, is it safe to wear dangling earrings a year after such an operation?
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February 13, 2015
Answer: Does ear cartilage harvesting for rhinoplasty affect hearing or earring use?
At two weeks this is likely due to swelling. It can take several months up to one year for the nose and surrounding area to completely heal. You should be following up closely with your rhinoplasty surgeon for the next few months. If that swelling is not settling by three months and the...
At two weeks post-op from a rhinoplasty, your nose will look very wide due to the swelling. I would be reassured that it is not necessarily a result of the spreader grafts.
Spreader grafts are often a very good idea after taking a dorsal hump down in order to prevent over-narrowing and...
A deviated septum is considered functional and is usually paid for by most medical insurance companies. A septoplasty will repair a deviated septum. Documentation of medical necessity will need to be performed by your physician. Any change related to the outside portion of the nose will...
