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What is this lump on my nasal sidewall? Rhinoplasty in 2017 (Photo)

anon010203Dec 3, 2023
Had rhinoplasty in 2017. This lump is in between the skin . What is this and how easy is this to remove without having full surgery again. Can this be removed by a dermatologist or will it have to ge by a rhinoplasty specialist. I just would like this removed please.

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