Is my L shaped implant extruding? If so, how soon do I need to get a revision? What is the downside of using rib grafts? (Photo)

November 4, 2016
Asked By:Asayo112 in BeverlyHills

I had rhinoplasty done about 7 years ago and my surgeon used an L shaped silicone implant. Should I be concerned with this bump? It the implant extruding?

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