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What are the potential drawbacks of having osteopore drone tip plasty?

Sociable4883Jun 18, 2019
I had a drone osteopore rhinoplasty a month ago. It is supposedly popular in south korea. My doctor thinks it is superior to cartilage harvesting as there is no need for 2 procedures. It will supposedly dissolve in 2 years and be replaced with my own tissue. I must say I LOVE the results. My only concern is that it might dissolve without being fully be replaced with my own tissue, so the tip may go down. Any negative feelings about this type of procedure and drawbacks?

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