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Rhinoplasty with ear (conchal) cartilage graft

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Rhinoplasty in which cartilage is harvested from the bowl of the ear through an incision behind or inside the ear and grafted to the nasal tip or dorsum.
9 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation6 before/after photos
Rating
9.61/ 10
from 3,192 reviews
Satisfaction
97.0%
from 3,192 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 12–52 wks
Flight safe
10days after

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How long is the downtime for Rhinoplasty with ear (conchal) cartilage graft?

7–14 days. Full recovery 12–52 wks · Flight safe 10 days

Adds an ear donor site with bruising, numbness and soreness that generally settles within 10-14 days, and conchal cartilage is curved and springy, which limits its use as a straight structural strut.
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Last updated 2026-08-06