4.7 stars
from 146 reviews
Renu Phone CALL TODAY: 301-652-RENU (7368) Schedule Appointment

Plastic Surgery Washington DC

Philip S. Schoenfeld, M.D.

  • Surgical
    • Blepharoplasty
    • Brow Lift
    • Chin Augmentation
    • Deep Plane Facelift
    • Facelift
    • Liposuction (Slimlipo)
    • Revision Rhinoplasty
    • Rhinoplasty
      • Ethnic Rhinoplasty
    • Lip Lift
    • All Surgical Procedures
  • Non-Surgical
    • Botox
    • Dermal Fillers
    • MicroNeedling
    • Thread Lift
    • Photorejuvenation
    • ProFractional™ Laser
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • All Non Surgical Procedures
  • Skin and Spa Treatments
    • Facial Treatments
      • Referral Program
    • Microdermabrasion
      • Diamond Glow
    • Chemical Peel
    • Dermaplaning
    • Massage Therapy
  • Hair Restoration
    • Growth Factors for Hair Restoration
    • NeoGraft Hair Restoration
  • About
    • Specials
    • Contact Us
    • Our Team
      • Meet Dr. Schoenfeld
    • Reviews
    • In the Media
    • New Patient Forms
    • Video Gallery
    • Computer Imaging
    • Is Cosmetic Surgery right for you?
    • Blog
  • Shop
    • Nutrafol
    • Alastin Skincare
    • Skinade
    • Skin Medica
    • Colorescience
  • Photo Gallery
CALL
EMAIL
Blog » Rhinoplasty Articles » I had cartilage taken from my ear and placed in my tip.

I had cartilage taken from my ear and placed in my tip.

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:
I had cartilage taken from my ear and placed in my tip. It seems very hard and inflexible. Is this normal and will it soften after time?

Answer:
Tip grafts are frequently placed during rhinoplasty to help sculpt an otherwise amorphous tip. Your nasal tip may feel more firm than you are used to for the first several months following your rhinoplasty, but, the scar tissue will soften at the nasal tip and your tip will feel more natural. Remember, however, that the reason the cartilage graft was initially placed during your rhinoplasty was likely to give your nasal tip some shape and structure. Your tip will likely feel more firm than it did prior to your rhinoplasty, but, you will appreciate the shape and likely forget about the stiffness.

Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld

(301) 652-7368
5454 Wisconsin Ave #1625, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

© Copyright 2023. Plastic Surgery Washington DC | Philip S. Schoenfeld, M.D.

Terms | Privacy | Sitemap
Plastic Surgery SEO by Dagmar Marketing.