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Pros and Cons of Grafting in a Nose Job

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what are the pros and cons of using grafts in the nose esp in regard to tip work in a rhinoplasty? are grafts safe to use with low risk or is it better to avoid if possible? rhinoplasty surgeons tend to use either cartilage harvested from the septum, ear cartiledge or rib .. are some better than others?

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