I scheduled my removal date for February 5. It will be around three weeks. My nasal bridge is Gore-Tex and my nasal tip is ear cartilage. I heard that if it’s not inflammation, it mostly returns and there’s no contracture, but it seems like everyone has silicone. Will Gore-Tex be okay too?
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