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In Revision Rhinoplasty, Can You Remove Only Part of a Cartilage Graft?

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I'm east asian and had rhinoplasty 7 months ago. My surgeon placed a cartilage graft (ear and septal) directly inside my nose (no dicing, no fascia or any other wrapping). I'm happy with the tip, but the bridge of my nose looks rigid and unnatural. I want to remove the rest of the cartilage and only preserve the tip. Is this achievable through a closed procedure? What are the odds of ugly scar contractures and other complications?

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