I came across someone mention some surgeons use cadaver in some rhinoplasties. I googled what it was and it referred to cadaver as being a corpse. Is this true and is there such a practice as using a dead persons cartilage to use in a living persons nose? I wouldn’t of thought it was possible to put something of someone else into another persons body without having to take medication to stop it being rejected.
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April 19, 2019
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The tip does not appear dropped. There is still swelling and it will continue to change. The trauma definitely caused prolongation of the swelling. At this point there is no reason to intervene. Give it one whole year, let it set in and then decide if you like your nose or not. RegardsDr. J
