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Are steroid injections compatible with cartilage grafts?

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ashleighoharaJun 29, 2024

Hi there, i was wondering if a cartilage graft has been used on the bridge of the nose if steroid injections were a safe option for post op swelling?

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Depending on your examination, your small dorsal indentation may be permanently raised with microdroplet Silikon-1000 injections. Our experience over 20 years, this would be the most precise and permanent method of addressing your concern. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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