Procedures

Tip plasty with donated (homologous rib) cartilage

from 5,805 reviews205 clinics
Reshapes the nasal tip using irradiated homologous costal cartilage taken from a tissue-bank donor rather than from the patient. Removes the need for a rib or septal donor site.
19 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation586 before/after photos
Rating
9.74/ 10
from 5,805 reviews
Satisfaction
97.8%
from 5,805 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 4–12 wks
Flight safe
7days after

Calculated from 3 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 Tip plasty with donated (homologous rib) cartilage?

7–14 days. Full recovery 4–12 wks · Flight safe 7 days

Donor cartilage is a banked human tissue and meta-analyses report warping and resorption as recognised complications.
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Last updated 2026-08-06