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In need of a secondary rhinoplasty: are there alternatives to rib harvesting?

Sensible640540Aug 31, 2022
Im needing a secondary rhinoplasty, most probably with rib harvest. I would wanna know iftheres any good and secure alternative. And if in the future will be any advance in the development of bioprinted nasal cartilage

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