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Removing a rib graft from bridge of my nose. I had a revision rhinoplasty done about 3 years ago.

LELELMay 11, 2018
My previous doctor over reduced my tip. I found a doctor to elongate my tip using rib grafts but in the process I feel he over grafted my nose by putting an unnecessary graft on top of my bridge. I really want it removed as it looks to high to wide and unfeminine for my small petite face. Can this be removed? Can a doctor in Connecticut help?

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