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Irradiated Cadaver Rib Cartilage - I need a revision rhinoplasty to reconstruct the tip of my nose and dorsum.

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amy.nash0405May 24, 2016

Hi, I need a revision rhinoplasty to reconstruct the tip of my nose and dorsum, i'd like to know if irradiated cadaver rib cartilage would be suitable for this purpose to correct the deformity of my nose, I do not wish to have cartilages harvested from my ribs/ears. thanking you in advance for your time and advice.

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