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I think I want my Medpor removed. Is it possible to remove without having necrosis set in?

specialT1Jun 20, 2022
The only work I had done to my nose was a Medpor implant placed on my bridge for height 16 yrs ago & that's it. I love the result but the problem is I think it's caused my nasal passages to become too narrow making breathing a bit annoying. I know it's going to be difficult to remove but is it possible w/o having necrosis set in?

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Dr. Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jun 29, 2022
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