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Goret-Tex Nose Tip Infection

Doctor first put ear cart. and 1 small piece of gore-tex in my tip, and as little hole was shown he put another small piece of gore-tex in short...

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Infected Gore-tex Nasal Implant

I had revision Rhinoplasty in Nov. 09. I didn't think my doctor had used a implant in the bridge of my nose. For the past year I have not been...

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Revision Rhinoplasty, from Goretex to Silicone??

I had goretex and ear cartilage for my primary rhinoplasty almost a year ago. I plan to do a revision. Is it okay to do a revision with silicone?...

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When is a Revision Rhinoplasty Appropriate? As a Last Resort or Asap?

My PS can't pinpoint the exact infection or cause. The antibiotics are slowly helping w/ the swelling & pain. I'm wondering if I should...

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Between Silicone and Gore Tex Which Will Be Better?

I had my rhinoplasty a couple of weeks using silicone implant since it was strongly recommended by my surgeon, after 5 days i just woke up having a...

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Is It Possible To Replace Gore-tex Nasal Implant In Same Operation As Removal?

The nasal implant was done 3 years ago,everything is okay but would like to increase the height for more bridge. is it possible to have one surgery...

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What Other Types of Synthetics Can I Use for my Rhinoplasty Revision Besides Gore-tex?

Will I need to stick with gore-tex if that is what was used in my original rhinoplasty?

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Is It a Bad Idea to Get my Nasal Implant Removed, and then Get a Rhinoplasty Revision?

I'd like to get the Gore-tex implant removed from my nose because I feel it is too high and unnatural. I'd like it a lot shorter and smaller...

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Asian Rhinoplasty Pollybeak After Removal of Goretex?

I had a closed rhinoplasty with silicone in 2008, and in September 2012 an open surgery to take it out and put in goretex for bridge and ear cartilage...

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Removal of Implants Nose?

Hi dr, I am scheduled to remove my goretex implant and ear cartilage in tip this 19th. It is going to be perform by a different doctor. He said if the...

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