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Can asymmetry on columella be fixed by a revision surgery with local anesthesia? (Photos)

ginniRDTSep 9, 2023
Have surgery 2,5 years ago and now that the swelling is gone i’ve noticed an asymmetry on new columella. Can this be easily fixed by a revision surgery with local anesthesia?

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