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Rhinoplasty with rib (costal) cartilage graft

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Rhinoplasty using cartilage harvested from a rib through a chest incision, which supplies a large volume of straight structural graft material for rebuilding the dorsal and tip framework.
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Rating
9.69/ 10
from 1,853 reviews
Satisfaction
97.0%
from 1,853 reviews
Downtime
14–28days
Full recovery 24–78 wks
Flight safe
14days after

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How long is the downtime for Rhinoplasty with rib (costal) cartilage graft?

14–28 days. Full recovery 24–78 wks · Flight safe 14 days

Adds a chest donor site with a scar and chest wall soreness that is most marked in the first 3-4 days and commonly persists 1-2 weeks, and costal cartilage can warp over time.
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Last updated 2026-08-06