Hi docs, I've done rhinoplasty procedure overseas where the surgeon put size 7 gore tex in my nose. I also has tip plasty done at the time. Rhino was done less than 4 months ago. I'd like the gore tex to be removed completely with no replacement at all and keep the tip plasty as is.Can the size 7 gore tex implant be removed by closed approach and without affecting the tip plasty? What is usually the preferred method? Thanks again docs!
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Answer: GoreTex implanted on the nasal bridge oftentimes can be removed via and endonasal approach.
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