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What is this red line under my nose? How can this tightness be resolved? (photo)

gk14Mar 31, 2024
My 1st revision has gone wrong in many ways (not pictured). Amongst many issues I have this red line under the columella across to both nostrils when i smile or talk and it is so tight and painful I actually have to stop myself from smiling to avoid it pulling due to the discomfort. I have a rib columella strut which is sewn to the cruras (as on notes) and had abr. I need derotation, length and infratip back. How can this tightness be resolved?

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