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L Shaped Silicone Vs Gore-tex? I'm at a Dilemma.

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I had my 1st consultation w/ my surgeon yesterday. Dr. said that I have thin skin on my nose bridge (between the eyes), a bolus tip, & short columella. But, I was still a candidate for a nose job. He said, he will trim the alar and then add the implant. Although I know that using my own tissue/cartilage is a safer bet, I opt not to b/c it's basically biodegradable. So, my surgeon said I must decide silicone or Gore-tex. My question is too long. Please refer to the photo...

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