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Can Alar Rim Grafts Be Removed Under Local Anesthetic?

I had a revision tip rhinoplasty to address nostril flare after a nose job in 1995. This involved putting in alar rim grafts. I didn't realise how visible they would be in the nostril and I started become very conscious of them & I also noticed they were visible outside the nose so decided to have them removed. Can these be removed under local anaesthetic ?

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