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Cartilage Graft Rhinoplasty in Jaipur | Natural Structural Support for Nose Surgery by Dr. Sushrut Kalra
Cartilage graft rhinoplasty is an advanced nose surgery technique that uses your own cartilage to rebuild and reinforce the structure of the nose. Some patients have weaker tip cartilage and thin septal support combined with thicker skin, which means simple reshaping alone isn't enough to prevent the nose from drooping or losing structure over time.
Dr. Sushrut Kalra offers advanced cartilage graft rhinoplasty in Jaipur, using your own living cartilage from the septum, ear, or rib to create lasting structural support that integrates naturally with your nose, without the risks that can come with synthetic implants.
Types and Functions of Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty
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Septal Cartilage Taken from inside the nose during the main procedure. It's firm and flat, making it ideal for building strong structural support at the tip.
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Ear Cartilage Taken from the ear through a hidden incision behind it. It's naturally curved and flexible, well suited for refining the tip and improving contour.
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Rib Cartilage Taken from the chest through a small, discreet incision. It provides a strong, ample supply of cartilage, useful for major bridge building or complex revision surgeries.
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Airway Support Grafts Small strips of cartilage placed to widen and support the internal nasal valve, helping correct or prevent breathing blockages.
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Tip Support Grafts A vertical piece of cartilage placed to support and stabilize the tip, helping prevent drooping over time.
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Tip Definition Grafts Cartilage layered onto the tip to help create sharper, more natural definition, especially useful with thicker skin.
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Careful Donor Site Care Cartilage harvesting is done carefully to preserve the natural look and function of the donor area, whether it's the septum, ear, or rib.
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Lasting, Natural Integration Since these grafts are made from your own tissue, they integrate naturally with the nose and provide long lasting, stable results.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a nose reshaping technique that uses your own cartilage to provide structural support, whether to build bridge height, define the tip, or repair the internal airway.
Cartilage can come from the septum, the ear, or the rib, depending on how much support is needed and the specific goals of your surgery.
Since it's your own living tissue, there's no risk of rejection, and it naturally integrates with the surrounding nasal tissue over time.
No, when done carefully, ear cartilage removal doesn't change the ear's shape or affect hearing, and rib cartilage is taken through a small, well hidden incision.
This is uncommon. With careful surgical technique, cartilage grafts settle into place and remain stable for the long term once fully integrated.
Most patients return to daily activities within 7 to 10 days, once the splint is removed. Full results continue to settle over 12 to 18 months as the tissue adjusts.