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Is it possible to get the dent and the spot on my nose removed permanently? (Photo)

DreamfilledAug 1, 2014
Ive had this small chicken pox scar on my nose since i was four and reallllllly would like it gone i would think it would be an easy fix because the dent is not that deep at all but of course i wouldn't know. Help

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Dr. Brian S. Biesman, MD
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Dr. Brian S. Biesman, MD
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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