COMPOSITE GRAFTS

Composite grafts are occasionally used in Rhinoplasty, particularly in Revisions. Nostril asymmetry in Revision surgery is commonly due to post-surgical alar retraction (scar tissue forming inside the nose). In order to correct this, you MUST both bring the nostril down with strong cartilage grafts and replace the skin inside the nose with a composite graft.

These grafts are harvested from the front of the ear, deep inside the bowl. Once healed, the scar is imperceivable. This does not change the shape, color, size, or function of the ear.

As shown below, the average scar is imperceivable by 4-6 weeks. 

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