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Can I get grafts removed?

Nurturing334739Feb 14, 2024
Hi, I had a recent revision with rib cartilage and septal grafts, and a whole load of grafts. I knew my nose would feel stiff but I didn’t realize how much it would affect me, and I also hate how much my nose changed & changed my face. The grafts changed my smile and there’s constant pressure, and you can also see the grafts in my tip. I am wondering if it’s possible to get a revision to de project and shorten my nose again by removing grafts and to hopefully make it less stiff? TYIA!

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