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Cartilage graft on nose tip is bulky and uneven after revision rhinoplasty. Can it be removed and how long do I need to wait?

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I had revision rhinoplasty 6 months ago and my own nose cartilage was used for a graft at the tip. I have thin skin and the graft is very noticeable (diameter of a dime but thicker with indentations where it starts and stops). I hate how it looks and would much prefer how I looked before. Is it possible to have the entire graft removed? What are the risks - could it create a hollow area, or might separating the graft from the skin cause a tear? I had no dents or deformities in the tip before.

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