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Would it be possible to remove the rib graft so that it looks more like my original nose? (Photo)

AllsionRSep 3, 2024
I had an a rib dorsal onlay graft placed into my nose to raise the bridge. However, the graft has made the bridge too high,elongated my face, is crooked, and made my tip droopy. I would like to remove the graft so that it looks more like my original nose. Would this be possible, i.e. make my nose less prominent & shorter like it was pre-surgery? The bridge is so high it creates a triangular shape whereas I preferred the more rectangular so I want it wider.

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