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Red nose tip 1 year after surgery. Any suggestions?

venirAug 13, 2024
Hello , I had my surgery a year and 3 months ago with ear cartilage replacement and I have a perfect circle round red spot, my doctor said will be getter by the year and yes it did , much better but still the ring perfect circle is still there Any suggestions?

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