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Tip refinement: are there are any pros/cons of using septum cartilage VS Grafts VS own rib cartilage?

September 16, 2022
Asked By:sweet_lavendar in Seattle, Washington

When doing tip refinement, are there are any pros/cons of using septum cartilage VS Grafts VS own rib catilage, expecially if the goal is to not have a hard tip and reduce risk of infections. Looking for intel from surgeons who are experts at this.

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