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Will PCL nose thread removal during rhinoplasty cause any permanent damage to my nose?

I’ve gotten PCL threads in my nose for about five months now. I’m considering on getting a Rhinoplasty procedure done, the doctor said he might have to remove my threads during surgery. Will this removal cause any permanent damage to my nose? The threads I had were barbed.

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Dr. Susan Kurian, MD
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Answered on Dec 14, 2023
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