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Does fascia grafting have to be an open procedure?

RealSelfmember098938Aug 31, 2022
I am considering getting fascia grafting to thicken my skin at the tip ends, however I really don’t want an open procedure. Is there a way to just slide it in through an incision in the nostril(s). Will that help the nose from feeling cold/increase circulation too?

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Dr. David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS
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Answered on Sep 27, 2022
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