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14 Months Post Primary Rhino - What are my options for Lowering Nostril Under Local?

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RoseyTeeDec 25, 2020
I am 14 months post open, primary rhino. A temporalis fascia graft was used and my tip shortened. Post surgery, my nostrils look high. That said, I can’t imagine going through surgery again. My body didn’t like the anesthesia and the trauma triggered seborrheic dermatitis. I don’t think my skin can handle another external incision. Is there a fix using local?

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