Auricular cartilage is also one of the autologous cartilage rhinoplasty materials.

Auricular cartilage is taken from the cartilage in the concha cavity. The cartilage in this area does not affect the support of the ear.

Generally, the cartilage is removed from the hidden part of the helix of the ear, or from the hidden joint behind the ear. After removing the cartilage, it basically does not affect the support of the ear, and the postoperative surgical traces are almost visible. Less than.

Auricular cartilage is small in amount and relatively soft, so it cannot be used simply as a rhinoplasty material. It is often used to shape the tip of the nose, and is used together with prostheses to shape the nasal dorsum for comprehensive rhinoplasty.