When would a surgeon use ear cartilage in rhinoplasty surgery?

Ear cartilage is used in rhinoplasty in select cases.

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What should I expect in the way of communication with my surgeon?

Your surgeon should communicate their opinion of your nose and the areas that can be improved with cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery. Your surgeon should communicate the approach and surgical plan they have to achieve the results. The surgeon should also establish the relevant risks of the surgery. Rhinoplasty surgery is not 100 percent predictable or guaranteed. Your surgeon should be able to give you a realistic idea of what the likely outcome of your surgery. Computer imaging may help show what can and possibly cannot be achieved with rhinoplasty surgery.

Patient question:

Dr. Solomon, I am considering facelift surgery. Please explain the difference between a Facial Plastic Surgeon like yourself and a Plastic Surgeon. I have seen one other Facial Plastic Surgeon and one Plastic Surgeon in Toronto and found both very competent.
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Patient question:

I am considering getting Rhinoplasty in September I have bad allergies. I am concerned that I will sneeze after surgery and damage my new nose. Will I require nasal packing after surgery?
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Patient Question:
I am scheduled for Rhinoplasty to remove a hump on the bridge of my nose in a few weeks. I am concerned about post operative pain and nausea. I also have a number of allergies to medications. What can I use after surgery?

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Patient question:

I am an African American Woman who wants to narrow my nose and make it look more Caucasian. I dont want a Michael Jackson Nose.

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