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Dorsal augmentation rhinoplasty with autologous tissue (own cartilage / dermofat)

from 5,520 reviews192 clinics
Raises the nasal bridge with the patient's own tissue instead of a synthetic implant, using diced or carved cartilage from the septum, ear or rib, or a dermofat graft.
9 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation738 before/after photos
Rating
9.88/ 10
from 5,520 reviews
Satisfaction
99.0%
from 5,520 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 12–52 wks
Flight safe
12days after

Calculated from 2 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Dorsal augmentation rhinoplasty with autologous tissue (own cartilage / dermofat)?

7–14 days. Full recovery 12–52 wks · Flight safe 12 days

A donor site is required, and grafted cartilage or dermofat can partially resorb, so the bridge height may decrease relative to the immediate postoperative state.
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Last updated 2026-08-06