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Is it possible to remove a piece of cartilage inside of the nose without major surgery? (Photo)

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As shown in the picture attached. There is a small piece of extra cartilage in my right nostril. Is it possible to remove this without going forward with major surgery/rhinoplasty. I do not have breathing problems, and am happy with the rest of my nose.

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