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how does a septoplasty affect the structure of the nose?

D WizJan 19, 2023
how does a septoplasty affect the structure of the nose. Does it make it weaker or stronger? I did a regular rhinoplasty 20 years ago and I feel that it slightly detached the tip of the nose from the bridge. Is it possible to fix this and make it stronger or more attached? Is the cartilage removed only the non structural one? Thanks

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