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