I am an asian who had a tip rhinoplasty 3 months ago and strongly dislike the stiffness brought by the caudal septal extension grafts.However,the changes are not noticeable.I have discussed with my surgeon about a revision rhinoplasty to remove it.He told me it is possible to take it out and return to the previous nose.Perhaps he would leaves some cartilage as columellar strut to support the tip.Would columellar strut grafts be good instead of caudal septal extension grafts?Is it really risky?
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Thank you for the question, LuLuLu
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