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Can septal extension graft (rib) be removed after revision rhinoplasty?

elbeeteaOct 15, 2015
Can a septal extension graft be removed and nasal length restored to pre revision length? I don't like the aesthetic outcome and I can't move my nose (e.g scrunch it up) which causes problems when I smile, creating a crease above my upper lip. If this graft is removed will my nose tip be able to move again?

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Dr. Kamran Efendioglu, MD
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